subaru_stereo_installation_full

Some picture galleries and info about the stereo i've put in my 2005 subaru forester xt

More information about each bit is available at 'Audio' on this website... and linked to under each subsection

Source Unit

Blaupunkt Bremen mp74

Amplifier

RE audio xtx 500.5

Comparison to an old audio art 260.6xe, which was really small for its specs at the time:

Install Pictures -- on the bottom side of the passenger seat:

Door Speakers

Front: Polk db651

Rear: Polk db651s

A selection of random pictures from the door speaker install

Subwoofer

Polk mm1040dvc (was mm1040 non dvc - decided wanted more power from amp and not enough space for second sub)

Audio Cables

Custom truly shielded rca cables

Termination: Rean NYS373 of various colors

Cable: Mogami MAR W2552 2 conductor Shielded

Thanks to this forum/page for tips and tricks on soldering as well as helping pick wiring and rca ends.