1 Amp or 2 ?

TXSpeedDemon · 07-12-2010, 06:38 PM

Have you thought about your install location, or care? There is no way you can hide two amps, there simply isn't room. If you don't want them to be seen you'll have build a false floor. With one amp it would be possible to put it under the passenger seat if you get one thin enough.

Another thing to think about is the headunit selection. Getting one like mine that has GPS, iPod and Bluetooth all as separate components makes a big difference. I had to find a place for all those modules (under the pass seat) which effectively eliminated any chance I had installing my amps anywhere other than on top of the box, in plain sight, unless I built a custom false floor for my trunk. it still looks good, but not nearly as clean as it would have if I could have kept the amps out of sight.

And if you're not into HUGE bass, 300 wts should be enough to fill out your sound very nicely. I'm running 500 wts (actually less since it's at about 60% gain) to two 10" Boston Acoustics G5s and while it looks great it's painfully overpowering in this little hatch.

Matt · 07-12-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSpeedDemon

Have you thought about your install location, or care? There is no way you can hide two amps, there simply isn't room.

I have both of my amps hidden just fine. One under each seat. No issues with heat, no visible cables, etc.

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Getting one like mine that has GPS, iPod and Bluetooth all as separate components makes a big difference. I had to find a place for all those modules (under the pass seat)

You have your GPS antennae under the passenger seat?

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TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 330 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3372	Have you thought about your install location, or care? There is no way you can hide two amps, there simply isn't room. If you don't want them to be seen you'll have build a false floor. With one amp it would be possible to put it under the passenger seat if you get one thin enough. Another thing to think about is the headunit selection. Getting one like mine that has GPS, iPod and Bluetooth all as separate components makes a big difference. I had to find a place for all those modules (under the pass seat) which effectively eliminated any chance I had installing my amps anywhere other than on top of the box, in plain sight, unless I built a custom false floor for my trunk. it still looks good, but not nearly as clean as it would have if I could have kept the amps out of sight. And if you're not into HUGE bass, 300 wts should be enough to fill out your sound very nicely. I'm running 500 wts (actually less since it's at about 60% gain) to two 10" Boston Acoustics G5s and while it looks great it's painfully overpowering in this little hatch.