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’00 outback wiring, speaker ideas?

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: ’00 outback wiring, speaker ideas?

Posted By: yamez
Subject: ’00 outback wiring, speaker ideas?
Date Posted: April 21, 2007 at 8:15 PM

Okay, I'm looking for some advice...

I just bought a 2000 Subaru Outback Limited. It has the upgraded audio system - two pairs of 6.5s, two pairs of tweeters and the under-seat sub, but of course I'm upgrading most everything.

I want to put a real sub in there but I don't want to sacrifice the wagon area. I'd appreciate your suggestions. I'm thinking about a custom box on the side (like this one, https://cushman.net/category/projects/empeg/) - maybe both sides, but I'm concerned I'll be limited to a 10". Anyone seen any installations in a wagon that don't use up all the wagon or spare tire area? I've only ever had a Kicker Solo Baric 12" in the trunk, but I want something with better sound quality. I'm currently powering the sub with a Rockford Fosgate two-channel amp - bridged into 250W RMS (underrated).

Anyway, I could also try to build something from fiberglass to put under the front seat. Has anyone tried those Pioneer shallow-mount subwoofers? Are there other brands of shallow subs you like? I know it's a compromise, but how much of one?

For the front, I've got some leftover CDT components that I plan to put in the stock location in the door, which will require adding a tweeter in the door. They're powered by a very old Soundstream amp that has 50W per channel RMS. There's a second set of tweeters that usually go in the corner pillars that lift the sound stage higher. However, the stock system has tweeters in the corners of the windows - the window sail I think it's called? Any opinions on whether the sail or the pillar would be preferable - or whether it would be easy/possible to replace the stock tweeter?

Finally, I'm looking for a stereo wiring diagram. The12volt doesn't seem to have it.

Any help out there? All suggestions are appreciated.



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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: April 21, 2007 at 9:54 PM
+12V DC Battery(Constant)Blue/red  15 Amp Fuse box on left side of engine compartment 
Switched AccessoryYELLOW /GREEN  15 Amp Fuse box at left end of dash 
Ground Black  
Power Antenna Green  
Illumination Violet & BLACK/ white  
Left Front + Green  
Left Front - BROWN / white  
Right Front + WHITE/ black  
Right Front - RED / yellow  
Left Rear + RED / black  
Left Rear - WHITE/ red  
Right Rear + RED / white  
Right Rear - Blue / YELLOW  

posted_image AT SPEAKERS 
Wire FunctionColorNote
Left Front Mid + WHITE/ black  
Left Front Mid - RED / yellow  
Left Front Tweeter + WHITE/ black  
Left Front Tweeter - RED / yellow  
Right Front Mid + Green  
Right Front Mid - BROWN / white  
Right Front Tweeter + Green  
Right Front Tweeter - BROWN / white  
Left Rear Tweeter + RED / black If equipped 
Left Rear Tweeter - WHITE/ red If equipped 
Right Rear Tweeter + RED / white If equipped 
Right Rear Tweeter - Blue / YELLOW If equipped 


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