Where to place Amplifier in VX WAGON

[Yande]

Just purchased myself a relatively cheap and simple 4 Ch Amp and am wondering the best place to locate it in a Station Wagon? Any ideas?

As I use the car for work, all of the Cargo area, and the space in the back seat foot wells are taken up. I was thinking of under the passengers seat, (not real keen on that) or along the side of the centre console on the drivers side.. Not the best spot either...? Hmmm?

It's a relativey small sized Amp. 26cm x 6cm x 20cm (10-3/8" x 2-3/8" x 7-7/8")Supposed to be one of the best 5 Amps under $AUD200. I paid $187 delivered.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pioneer-GM-D8604-Digital-1200-Watt-4-Bridgeable-Channel-Car-Amplifier-Gmd8604/271225766409?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[VT&VX]

There is a compartment for tools on the driver's side, rear cargo.

 

[Yande]

Thanks VT&VX. Not knowing enough, I was concerned there may not be enough air flow around the amp.

 

[VT&VX]

If it fits, you would vent the compartment. The back of that compartment is just cloth material. If you removed that and mounted your amp on the compartment door, then the amp would be in that cavity and it would have air around it. Let's wait for some other opinions on whether it is a good idea.

 

[spud_22]

I just bought this same amp, looks pretty good for the cost. What wiring kit did you decide on?
Iv been looking at this one and changing the 100amp fuse to a 80amp to meet the requirements of the amp.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-Gauge...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[spud_22]

I just bought this same amp, looks pretty good for the cost. What wiring kit did you decide on?
Iv been looking at this one and changing the 100amp fuse to a 80amp to meet the requirements of the amp.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-Gauge...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[Yande]

Hey Spud.. missed your post (s).
I went with the kit below.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hc-Wiring-Kit-8-Ga-Amp-Amplifier-Installation-Kit-2-Or-4-Channel-Power-Cable/281157354469?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

In retrospect perhaps I could have gone with the same as yours, but am really hoping to keep the wiring lengths down below 4.5m, that stated, 8 Gua. should suffice. Plus just noticed that I will need to add a bigger fuse. It's either going to go under the passenger seat, or next to my left knee, on the centre console. Under the seat I think. Hopefully it turns up tomorrow and then I can get a better idea of the size.. Also, I'm not likely to ever be running a Sub, or playing at really high volume..

Speakers? Speakers? Speakers?? What to do? Any ideas? From memory, haven't checked, I did install some Kenwood Speakers in the front some years back, they seem to be ok, but the stock rears are stuffed. Most probably, in the interim, I'll move the Kenwoods to the rear and put my best speakers in the front. But what to buy?? Really hunting for ideas on suitable speakers, 6.5" coax.