amplifier placement in a 1302

[samcat]

Originally Posted by oasis

I had never heard that before. Very interesting.

Tis true.

Distorted signal with have clipping, much like a square wave where the very tops and bottoms get chopped off... Causes lots of damage very quickly.

Too much power can be managed, too little is a receipe for disaster. Lots of power generally = lots of control = nice crisp sound.

Too much power cooks voice coils if over done, but would be LOUD... Set the gain somewhere sensible if you have 100 watt rms speakers and a 300 watt rms per channel amp... Around a third would be a good starting point...
Ideally you setup with an ossicilioscope so you can get max power without clipping.

Its well worth the effort, nice sounds is good but superb sounds are even better!

My kit:

Thats an IDMAX 12 D4


Those are CDT Eurosport 620's...

All in my car and it sounds wonderful! VERY crisp and controlled, with plenty of tight bass and it drops down low too...

If you need ANY advice/guidance with your install feel free to drop me a line, have been doing this stuff for years.

And remember, 80% of the sound comes from a GOOD install.. Cheap kit can sound like a million dollars if installed properly, and the reverse is true... Good kit can sound nasty if installed badly.

Keep the faith.

Cya,
SaM C

[volkdent]

Hey Samcat, I thought I had over kill in the bass department! That thing looks huge! I have a JL 12W7 and I regretted getting it when I opened the box, the mass is crazy. One is more than I need!

[Bogara_ZO]

I have just found this topic. Here is a picture of a nice install...but I don't know if it's a super or not.

[oasis]

That is an impressive install. There is also a lot more going on there than what I will have.

I have decided after going over all of the suggestions here, at two other sites I frequent, and from two other sources to do the following:
(1) use planned head unit in AM radio slot
(2) use planned speakers in kick panels and rear shelf
(3) use planned amplifier under rear shelf
(4) move amp and battery forward when engine gets done
(5) make any other changes when amp and battery are moved

I have back-up plans if they become necessary.

I decided I cannot effectively make dash plans with gauges and such until I know if the head unit is going into the AM radio's slot as planned. The dash plans are not that much of a priority at the moment because engine and transmission are next.

I do not have the front trunk area figured out yet. I do know I want the battery and amp up there eventually but I also would like to maximize the available limited area for carrying stuff.

It is a German Looker in spirit so I do want function to be a key. It is also a co-daily driver so it has to fulfill those functions, too.

Thanks for the pic. When the day comes my amp and battery are up there, I want it to look that nice.