Season 2 of the podcast kicks off with a new formula — host J.R. is the interview subject this time. Co-host Eric digs in on the what, why, and how of J.R.'s recent 2020 Subaru Crosstrek audio upgrade. If you'd like to follow along, check out our full article about the installation (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7MG).

Some of the gear discussed includes:

Kicker KS Series car speakers

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7MH)

Kicker 47TRTP122 downward-firing loaded sub enclosure

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7MI)

Kicker KX Series 5-channel amplifier

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7MJ)

AudioControl LC7i line output converter

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7MK)

AudioControl load generating device

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7ML)

Focal vehicle-specific car speakers

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/7MM)

Also, J.R. and Eric answer a customer question about options for upgrading the audio gear in a leased vehicle.