- What does The Epicenter actually do?
- It analyzes the bass in your music and generates a new octave below it. That restores low end that factory radios and compressed files cut off.
- Do I need a subwoofer and amplifier?
- Yes. The Epicenter feeds a bass signal to an amp, so it only helps if you already have or plan to add a subwoofer.
- Will it work with a factory head unit?
- Yes. It accepts speaker-level input, which is why it is popular for stock systems that cannot be replaced easily.
- Does it improve all music?
- It helps most on tracks with rolled-off or compressed bass. On already bass-heavy recordings it can add too much, so use the level control sparingly.
- How big is it?
- It is a half-DIN unit about 8 inches wide, 1.2 inches tall and 5.5 inches deep, so it fits in tight spaces behind the dash.
- Is it better than a bass boost or equalizer?
- A boost only raises existing bass. The Epicenter creates new low-frequency content, so it goes deeper than an EQ can on a thin source.
- Where is the Audio Control The Epicenter cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $159.99, as of our latest check.