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newnick 
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Posted: October 29, 2010 at 7:55 PM / IP Logged  

I have a 05 F150 crew cab (4 door) that I've just replaced the head unit and speakers in and am ready for more power. I used a JVC XR810 HU, Infinity 680.9cs components front door, and 682.9cf coaxial rear door. I'm looking for a decent four channel amp that sounds good and is reliable.

I'd also like to know the best place to mount it. I'm thinking under a front seat, leaving the area under the back seat free in case I want to add a sub later. I do have bucket seats with a large center console that has alot of room inside, more than enough for a amp, but I'm concerned with air circulation. Thought maybe some would have some thoughts on that.

mrm1776 
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Infinity makes a pretty decent 4 channel. Can't remember the exact model, but it's got a pretty small footprint too. I believe it's a Kappa series.
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pitoaudiovisual 
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Oxygen Audio has a good amp 0A940.4. Very reliable and doesnt overheat
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soundstream stealth 4 channel will do perfectly.
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soundnsecurity wrote:
soundstream stealth 4 channel will do perfectly.

I think I've figured out that you love Soundstream... Haha. Seems like you're constantly recommending them. Might have to look into them a bit more and see what all the fuss is about.

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newnick 
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I looked at the Kappa, looks like a good amp but if I put it under a front seat I won't be able to access the controls. I also looked at the Oxygen but there website looks a little cheesy, kinda Chinese if you know what I mean. The specs don't look all that bad though. I'll have to check out the soundstream.

I 'd rather go with a name thats been around a while that others have had good luck with.

mrm1776 
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Remove front seat to do install and initial tuning. Once I do the initial tuning, I VERY rarely have to access it again. I take care of all the tweaks from the head-unit.
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newnick 
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I figured thats what most people do if the controls are on the top. Seems like the most logical thing would be to have all the wires coming in on the same side also like towards the front of the seat so they don't get hit by feet from the back.
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I typically will cut a hole in the carpet and run all of my wires up through that hole and put the amp back down on top of that so that the wires come out from under the amp. Makes for a very clean install. I usually space the amp up a little bit off of the floor/back of seat when doing this with plastic spacers.
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newnick 
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Posted: November 06, 2010 at 8:47 AM / IP Logged  

So what is a exceptable way to mount a amp under a seat? Where is a good place to attach the ground wire?

I'm going to have to raise the amp up some to clear a a/c vent.

Sorry about the noob questions but the last time I put a amp in a auto was in 1978 and back then I just put it in the glove box using wire nuts to make connections. 

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