Oliver S's 1997 Subaru Outback
Items installed:
- Alpine SWR-1222D 12" subwoofer with dual 2-ohm voice coils.
- Alpine SWR-1042D 12" subwoofer with dual 2-ohm voice coils.
- Alpine IDA-X303 Digital media receiver.
- Alpine MRP-M650 Mono subwoofer amplifier.
- Tsunami 2 farad capacitor.
Installation Description
Me and a friend thought that it would be awesome to get a 12" and two 10" subs. I wanted to stick with Alpine because I am a very strong believer in their equipment. I bought two sheets of 3/4 inch MDF at Home Depot. My friend and I spent two days making the box, but it paid off.
Q&A Section
Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?
When I traded a PSP for 3 10" JL Audio subwoofers. I thought that it would be awesome to have two 10"s and a 12".
What's the first thing you show people about your installation?
My sub box.
Why did you choose these products?
Because I have been very satisfied with Alpine products in the past.
What was the most difficult part of the installation?
Spending late nights trying to finish the massive 7.2 cubic foot box.
What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?
Contact Alpine about maybe starting a sponsorship.
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Meet Kramer Crane
I love spicy food and watching movies in surround sound — preferably at the same time.
I'm an audio/video and photography enthusiast, so much of my day is joyfully spent researching and writing about speakers, amplifiers, and cameras. My goal is to boil technical jargon down to plain language that helps make choosing new gear a smooth experience for you.
Outside of Crutchfield, I own a photography business that specializes in portraiture, event, and landscape imagery. Exploring the world with my camera in hand is deeply fulfilling, and a lot of fun!
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