Micah,

This excellent link below that I have posted many of times will explain all the details you want to know about subwoofers and how they behave. While it is long and can get quite technical bear with it. In the end you will be able to take out of it a general answer to all of your questions you are seeking.

http://www.audiopulse.com/know-how/subwoofer-driver-guide/myths-about-subwoofers/

I’m armed and I’m drinking. You don’t want to listen to advice from me, amigo.

-Max Payne