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ALPHASONIK
Owner's Manual
PSW912 / PSW915
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Introduction.................................................................................3
Features and Specifications........................................................4
Building an Enclosure............................................................5-10
Subwoofer Parameters.............................................................11
Wiring Diagrams..................................................................12-14
Troubleshooting........................................................................15
Warning / Disclaimer.................................................................16
Notes....................................................................................17-18
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Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product.
Alphasonik 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.
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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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All Alphasonik 900 Series cast basket subwoofers feature our patent pending input and output terminals.
Configure voice coils or drivers in series or parallel with no fuss and no cramped or frayed wires.
Terminals are audiophile grade nickel-plated, machined brass – compression fit with Allen head setscrews
PROPRIETARY HEAT SINK
Alphasonik 900 Series subwoofers have motor structures encased in patent , cast aluminum,
machine finished heat sinks. Power handling is enhanced because excess heat is quickly absorbed
and transferred to the environment.
CARBON FIBER, KEVLAR® CONE WITH ALUMINUM DUST CAP
Alphasonik 900 Series subwoofers use our Ultra Light dual layer Carbon Fiber Cone with a Aluminum
dust cone.
HIGH TENSILE STRENGTHDUAL LAYER SURROUND
Alphasonik 900 Series subwoofers feature a massive 2-layer, high-travel surround for reliability and
control at maximum excursion
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PSW912
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12” ALPHA 900 SERIES SUBWOOFER
Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut “Alpha” Basket
Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly (Patented)
Kevlar® Reinforced Composite Balanced & Laminated Cone
High Tensile Strength Two-Layer Surround for Enhanced Control
Flat Progressive Rate Nomex® Damper w/ Spiral-Woven Leads
200 oz. Triple Stack Magnet
Rated at 2200 Watts RMS
93dB Efficiency
Frequency Response of 24Hz to 700Hz
Dual 2 ohm 3” Voice Coils
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8-Gauge Sure-Lok Input and Output Terminals (Patented)
Mounting Dimensions
Depth: 222mm / 8 3/4”Through Hole: 276mm / 10 7/8” Diameter: 312mm / 12 5/16”
PSW915
15” ALPHA 900 SERIES SUBWOOFER
Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut “Alpha” Basket
Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly (Patented)
Kevlar® Reinforced Composite Balanced & Laminated Cone
High Tensile Strength Two-Layer Surround for Enhanced Control
Flat Progressive Rate Nomex® Damper w/ Spiral-Woven Leads
200 oz. Triple Stack Magnet
Rated at 2500 Watts RMS
98dB Efficiency
Frequency Response of 20Hz to 700Hz
Dual 2 ohm 3” Voice Coils
8-Gauge Sure-Lok Input and Output Terminals (Patented)
Mounting Dimensions
Depth: 247.65mm / 9 3/4”Through Hole: 361.95mm / 14 1/4” Diameter: 390.53mm / 15 3/8”
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