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   Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product.  Alpha-

sonik products are specifically engineered and designed for the mobile 

audio environment.  This manual contains important information about 

installation, set-up procedures and integrating your new Alphasonik 

product into your vehicle.  With proper care and installation, your new 

product will provide you with many years of high performance listening 

enjoyment.  We recommend having an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer 

install your new product for optimal performance and to take advantage 

of our warranty program.  Before installing your new product, please 

read through the manual to fully understand the application.  

  

 

    Before making any electrical connections, make sure that 

you disconnect the battery’s ground cable to prevent the possibility of 

short circuits or damage to your electronic equipment.  If your vehicle’s 

stereo (head unit) comes with an Anti-theft code, DO NOT disconnect 

the battery.  If you have the access code for the stereo (head unit), 

please refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual.

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Summary of Contents for ALPHA 400 PSW410E

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Alpha 400 Series Subwoofers PSW410E PSW412E ALPHASONIKR...

Page 2: ...ity and value Our electronics feature audio phile parts and circuit topology designed to let the full musical experience come through loud and clear Our loudspeakers employ the latest high technology...

Page 3: ...uction 3 Features and Specifications 4 Building an Enclosure 5 9 Subwoofer Parameters 10 Wiring Diagrams 11 13 Troubleshooting 14 Warning Disclaimer 15 Warranty 16 17 Notes 18 T A B L E O F C O N T E...

Page 4: ...an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer install your new product for optimal performance and to take advantage of our warranty program Before installing your new product please read through the manual to full...

Page 5: ...Patent Pending High Rigidity Inverted Dome Mineral Filled Composite Cone EPDM Surround for Enhanced Control at Extreme Temperatures Flat Progressive Rate Nomex Damper w Spiral Woven Leads 46 oz Double...

Page 6: ...king projects When building a custom subwoofer box you will want to use minimal MDF medium density fiberboard TOOLS REQUIRED TO BUILD AN ENCLOSURE Safety goggles Table saw or circular saw Powered scre...

Page 7: ...en using high power and small enclosures the woofer is not in an ideal cooling environment Less low bass as compared to a properly tuned vented enclosure above the ported tuning frequency Advantages o...

Page 8: ...illustrated versions of all the steps that you should take FOR EXAMPLE ONLY Step One Step Three Step Two Side View 13 5 19 5 13 5 13 5 1 5 12 13 5 1 5 12 The wood that we are using is 0 75 thick The...

Page 9: ...One Step Three Step Two Side View 15 23 13 5 23 1 5 21 5 15 1 5 13 5 The wood that we are using is 0 75 thick The 1 5 that you see in the formula is the thickness of the wood To calculate the thicknes...

Page 10: ...ing used then use the square root function of your calculator to get the interior dimensions of an equivalent suare port The length or depth of the slot port will be the same as that of the round port...

Page 11: ...iameter Inches 10 15 16 12 7 8 Displacement 113 Cu Ft 151 Cu Ft Minimum Sealed 0 6 0 85 Sensitivity dB 86 87 Maximum Sealed 0 9 1 2 Sensitivity dB 85 86 Minimum Vented 1 5 2 Internal Volume 1 3 1 77 P...

Page 12: ...0 66 ohms 1 ohm 2 ohms Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Parallel Parallel Dual 4 Ohm W I R I N G D I A G R A M S 11...

Page 13: ...2 67 ohms 4 ohms 8 ohms Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Series Parallel Dual 4 Ohm W I R I N G D I A G R A M S 12...

Page 14: ...24 ohms 16 ohms 8 ohms Patent No US D478 556 S Patent No US 6 601 645 B1 Patent No US 6 656 000 B2 Series Series Dual 4 Ohm W I R I N G D I A G R A M S 13...

Page 15: ...T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 14...

Page 16: ...fuse Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to the sys tem which is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty Do not install any product where it may be subjected to excessive...

Page 17: ...nty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect or accident or which has had the warranty seal broken serial number altered defaced or removed or which has been connected...

Page 18: ...with the performance of this product during warranty or with any Alphasonik Inc authorized service center you may contact the Alphasonik Inc National Service Manager at the address listed on the back...

Page 19: ...N O T E S 18...

Page 20: ...ALPHASONIK INC 7050 VILLAGE DRIVE BLDG G BUENA PARK CALIFORNIA 90621 TEL 714 670 8950 FAX 714 670 8959 www alphasonikinc com...

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