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Soonergolf previously said:
I'm getting ready to install new 2-way component speakers, along with a new HU and an Alpine PDX 4.100 amp (chosen because of its small size). My plan right now is to run active, so I would like the amp to be easily accessible (yet out of the way) for tuning of the sound. I'm wondering if it would be feasible to mount the amp in the inside wall in the rear, above the left rear speaker well? It would be out of the way of things tossed into the cargo area, but also easily accessible--any thoughts?
Also, I'm putting in a new HU (Alpine 9886); I've read over and over that if I turn off the HU's internal amps, SQ will improve. I had planned on driving the rear spkers with the HU's amp, just for some rear fill, but that's not hugely important. My question is the improvement in SQ from turning off the HU's internal amp really significant?
I'm having the system installed by a custom installer, but wondered if any of the pro's on here could provide any input.
Thanks!
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a few issues rise from installing it in the rear wall. heat is number one. and the bracketry for proper install is going to have to be creative. it isnt impossible, just takes a qualified installer to do it. as far as the head unit goes, good choice. i am going to the same one from a 9855. if you plan on just using rear fill with no external amplifier, do it with this and the stock speakers. if you change out the rear speakers, do a 6.5" coaxial or a 5.25" component set in a pod powered by an external amplifier. you will most likely notice a better sound with a little rear fill than with just the front speakers. what processor and components are you going to use for your front active setup? i am/was running a full active setup up front with zapco amps and components with the zapco dsp.
