Alphasonik ALPHA 800 PSW815E, ALPHA 800 PSW810E, ALPHA 800 PSW812E User Manual

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ALPHASONIK

Owner's Manual

Alpha 800 Series

Subwoofers

ALPHASONIK WAS FOUNDED IN 1976 WITH ONE MISSION, TO
BRING STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE TO THE CAR AUDIO
ENTHUSIAST.

In those early years we pioneered such ground-breaking technologies
as amplier fan cooling and high voltage signal transfer which remain a
benchmark in high-end audio.

Today, the new Alphasonik is committed to pushing the envelope with
regard to technology, quality and value. Our electronics feature audio­phile parts and circuit topology designed to let the full musical experience
come through, loud and clear. Our loudspeakers employ the latest high
technology materials and processes such as carbon reinforced woven
glass and titanium vapor deposition to deliver your music with tremen­dous impact, dynamics and resolution.

We stand behind our quality with one of the best warranties in consumer
electronics. Compare Alphasonik car audio products against anything
competition has to offer. We’re condent you will come to one conclu­sion...

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Features and Specications....................................................4-5

Building an Enclosure............................................................6-10

Subwoofer Parameters.............................................................11

Wiring Diagrams..................................................................12-14

Troubleshooting........................................................................15

Warning / Disclaimer.................................................................16

Warranty............................................................................17 - 18

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Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product. Alpha­sonik products are specically 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

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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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All Alphasonik 800 Series cast basket subwoofers feature our patent pending
input and output terminals. Congure 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 t with Allen head setscrews

PROPRIETARY HEAT SINK

All Alphasonik 800 Series subwoofers have motor structures encased in pat­ent pending, cast aluminum, machine nished heat sinks. Power handling is
enhanced because excess heat is quickly absorbed and transferred to the
environment. The music may get hot but our subs run cool.

BASKET WEAVE, KEVLAR® REINFORCED KRAFT PULP CONE

All Alphasonik 800 Series subwoofers use our environmentally treated Kevlar
reinforced, Kraft pulp cone – the most neutral sounding material in the indus­try. Virgin, long-ber Kraft pulp is air cured and strengthened with Kevlar®. If
you beat on our subs, they hit back.

HIGH TENSILE STRENGTHDUAL LAYER SURROUND

All Alphasonik 800 Series subwoofers feature a massive 2-layer, high-travel
surround for reliability and control at maximum excursion

PSW810E
10” ALPHA 800 SERIES SUBWOOFER

Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut “Alpha” Basket
Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly (Patent Pending)
Kevlar® Reinforced Composite Balanced & Laminated Cone
High Tensile Strength Two-Layer Surround for Enhanced Control
Flat Progressive Rate Nomex® Damper w/ Spiral-Woven Leads
135 oz. Double Stack Magnet
Rated at 800 Watts RMS
89dB Efciency
Frequency Response of 29Hz to 500Hz
Dual 4 ohm 2 1/2” Voice Coils
8-Gauge Sure-Lok Input and Output Terminals (Patent Pending)
Mounting Dimensions — Depth: 154mm / 6 1/8”
Through Hole: 225mm / 8 7/8” Diameter: 258mm / 10 3/16”

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PSW812E
12” ALPHA 800 SERIES SUBWOOFER

Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut “Alpha” Basket
Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly (Patent Pending)
Kevlar® Reinforced Composite Balanced & Laminated Cone
High Tensile Strength Two-Layer Surround for Enhanced Control
Flat Progressive Rate Nomex® Damper w/ Spiral-Woven Leads
135 oz. Double Stack Magnet
Rated at 900 Watts RMS
92dB Efciency
Frequency Response of 28Hz to 500Hz
Dual 4 ohm 2 1/2” Voice Coils
8-Gauge Sure-Lok Input and Output Terminals (Patent Pending)
Mounting Dimensions — Depth: 168mm / 6 5/8”
Through Hole: 275mm / 10 7/8” Diameter: 312mm / 12 5/16

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PSW815E
15” ALPHA 800 SERIES SUBWOOFER

Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut “Alpha” Basket
Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly (Patent Pending)
Kevlar® Reinforced Composite Balanced & Laminated Cone
High Tensile Strength Two-Layer Surround for Enhanced Control
Flat Progressive Rate Nomex® Damper w/ Spiral-Woven Leads
150 oz. Double Stack Magnet
Rated at 1000 Watts RMS
94dB Efciency
Frequency Response of 24Hz to 500Hz
Dual 4 ohm 3 “ Voice Coils
8-Gauge Sure-Lok Input and Output Terminals (Patent Pending)
Mounting Dimensions — Depth: 201mm / 8”
Through Hole: 351mm / 13 7/8” Diameter: 388mm / 15 1/16”

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