Amplifier Kit

[Shinjo Yoshida 0]

Before I get into too much detail I need to go over some information about the gear I'm working with. I currently have a 2.7cu ft box with a 15" sub in it that takes up most of my trunk. I have just enough space to fit my Cadence TXA-1000D amp in front of it. I also have a Pioneer GM-6300F 4ch amp.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Pro...Series/GM-6300F

So my sub and mono amp are going in the trunk, and I'm trying to determine placement of my amp and consequent amp install gear, both of which are variables that depend upon each other for optimal results.

So I purchased this http://www.tsunamionline.com/product.php?id=532 a couple of months ago. (view page source to get the list of items uncluttered.)

I've just recently gotten around to piecing together the rest of my sound system. My current obstacle right now is doing homework on installation and placement of grounding terminals, fuse holders, and distribution blocks in particular.

Here's the diagram that Tsunami provides. http://www.sound-extremes.com/ebay/amp_kit...CAP/Diagram.jpg

My initial instincts, after consulting with my dad, was to put my amps in the back and wire everything from there. Meaning keeping my fuse holders and grounding blocks as close to my amps as possible, and running a length of power wire from my engine to the trunk. Though one thing my dad suggested was stashing my 4ch amp under my passenger seat so as to keep speaker wire from being too lengthy. (Not sure if I should go this route or not.)

More research lead me to Tsunami themselves and I got a chance to talk to one of their in house techs. He basically said that grounding wires should never be too far from their source, so I ought to think about placing most of my amp kit in the rear so as to keep everything tidy. One last bit of advice from him was to explore more alternatives so I don't screw the pooch and out myself $1000+.

After all of that I want to know what you guys think.

In your experiences with installing car stereo systems in front engine sedans how have you wired your setups?

Do you prefer to keep grounding and distribution blocks close to your amps in your particular scenarios?

Do you find that running one main power cable, (in my case), to the rear of you car is acceptable or even optimal?

Do you see anything out of place in my current setup? (Pending that I've given you enough info)

And finally, what would you guys do different given that I want to keep with the diagram and stick my grounding, distribution, and fuse block in the back?

If there's anything else you guys need to know I'll try and get back to you ASAP. Thanks for you help in advance. I really appreciate it.

Sincerely, Alex

EDIT: TL;DR I know jack about this amp kit concerning placement. HALP

Edited March 10, 2008 by Shinjo Yoshida

[rastaman 0]

Sounds like your on the right track so far. Main power cable from the battery to the trunk, to the blocks is acceptable. I'd recommend putting both amps together so you can get them to the same grounding point, which is preferably to the frame. If you worried about the acoustics of the length of speaker wires, don't, it will be inaudible. If your worried about actually running the wire, think about the other way. You'll have to run a power cable from the trunk, and you'll have to reground. Much simpler to have one ground for two amps and leave it at that, helps minimize noise as well.

Good luck with your system

[Shinjo Yoshida 0]

"You'll have to run a power cable from the trunk, and you'll have to reground."

Not sure what you mean there. Are you saying I'd have to run another cable for my 2nd amp and reground a second time?

But I do thank you for your reply. Anyone else's comments and thoughts are welcome.

Bump

Edited March 12, 2008 by Shinjo Yoshida

[Shinjo Yoshida 0]