What is the Best Stereo Subwoofer?
March 14, 2011 by Dunkin · Leave a Comment
The vast majority of music lovers would like to be able to appreciate their favorite music while traveling just as much as they do when playing it in their home sound systems. As a consequence, usually the one issue which constantly is a hot matter of discussion is what is the best subwoofer for upgrading any car stereo system? That isn’t as simple a question as one might think as there are so many things to consider.
Honestly speaking, it’s obvious that the response is strictly subjective and driven by a person’s connection with a specific car speaker make. A subwoofer is a bigger speaker designed simply to reproduce those deep bass frequencies which often add a great deal to the richness and enjoyment of almost any type of music.
From what I have seen in recent times coming from comments of real purchasers of different models of car audio subwoofers, it would appear that the best subwoofer is one capable of producing the best quality of sound. Although youthful listeners might opt for high SPL subs which translates into loud booming bass, individuals serious about high quality music reproduction will certainly give attention to subs noted for higher sound quality. Any time you talk about best sound quality, companies like Alpine, CDT Audio, JL Audio, Eclipse, Focal, Infinity, Kicker and Rockford Fosgate spring to mind. All of these enjoy long track records in sound competitions as well as being very musical subs.
For being judged among the “Best Subwoofers”, the subs taken into account ought to be capable of creating great sound quality when played at all power levels. Often several makes of car audio subwoofers will have a tendency to suffer a loss of decent sound quality if played at increased levels. This obviously would disqualify them from being judged among the best subwoofers.
So what might be the best subwoofer for one individual will not make the list for others. In most cases, the best way to find the best to suit your needs is to examine consumer reviews and manufacturer specifics of any sub you might consider. In most cases it’s always best to evaluate the subwoofer box very carefully. Coordinating the proper subwoofer box to whichever subwoofer you decide on is most critical in producing the best possible sound.
History of the Rockford Verdi Club in Illinois
September 30, 2009 by Dunkin · 6 Comments
The Giuseppe Verdi Club of Rockford, IL has quite a bit of interesting historical background. 27 Italian-born Rockford men met above a North lst Street grocery store to form a social club for the purpose of continuing their friendship and companionship. The 27 men named the newly formed organization the Giuseppe Verdi society. They chose the four rooms above the grocery store at 758 North 1st Street as their clubrooms.
The organization was officially founded on September 9, 1918 under the title of the “Giuseppe Verdi Society.” The club was established in order to provide two main objectives.
l. To provide and maintain a lodge for the pleasure and recreation of its members.
2. To increase the spirit of brotherhood and good fellowship among its members.
During World War II, the club furnished free Sunday spaghetti dinners and dancing for soldiers. They were also very engaged in charitable programs for fund raising purposes to benefit such organizations as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the Veterans’ Organizations.
The club has changed its clubhouse location over the course of the century. They left the grocery store location about five months after the club was chartered in 1918. They moved to their current North Madison Street location. The club had also purchased a frame house also on Madison Street. In 1930, they constructed the first part of what is now their modern spacious hall.
The first Verdi hall (Rockford Banquet Hall)was a structure 40 x 60 feet, but was remodeled in 1950 and a major addition was constructed as well.
The present building, which includes the 1930 structure, has a total of 16,200 square feet on two floors. Besides a lounge, the building features a large auditorium for private parties, modern kitchen facilities, a basement barroom, and outdoor recreational equipment.
The present building has lighted grounds overlooking the Rock River and has playground equipment for children, picnic tables, an outdoor summer pavilion, basketball courts, and boat docks.
The 90 year old Verdi Club Society has upheld the high standards set forth by their founding members to this day. Besides being a sponsor for local events such as the Festa Italiana held each year at Boylan High School, the club board committee continually keeps current members active with club picnics, golf playdays, steak dinners, bond dinners, and formal dances. It is one of the elite social clubs in Rockford today and will be for many generations in the future.

