Andrew Carmichael's 2000 Mazda Protege

by Crutchfield's Writing Team

Items installed:

Sony CDX-F5000 head unit
2 Alpine Type R 6" x 9"
2 Alpine Type R 5" x 7"
2 Audiobahn AW121T subwoofers
Rockford Fosgate 4ga Wiring
SIRIUS Sportster 4 Satellite Radio receiver
Sony 10-disc CD Changer
Phoenix Digital 1200wt Amplifier

Installation Description

I do all of my stereo system installations by myself.

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Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?

I love to hear loud music.

What's the first thing you show people about your installation?

The bass!

Why did you choose these products?

Quality name brand of the products.

What was the most difficult part of the installation?

Splicing the wires together for the head unit.

What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?

Switching my 2 Audiobahn 12" subs to 2 Alpine Type R 12" subs.

Sony Head Unit and Sirius Reciever

My Sony Head Unit and Sirius Reciever

Phoenix Digital Amplifier and Wiring kit

Phoenix Digital Amplifier and Wiring kit

Tsunami 1.2 Farad Capacitor

Tsunami 1.2 Farad Capacitor

two 12" Audiobahn Subs

Two 12" Audiobahn Subs

Crushers Dad from San Anselmo

Posted on 3/14/2016

Good job, I have the same car I'm giving my son and have also upgraded the system.

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