Where are you putting your amp?
02-14-2011, 06:47 PM
#21
Team Owner
My wife had a '79 coupe for quite a while, bought it new and sold it in '97. While she owned it, I installed an aftermarket head unit, which I used to power the front speakers, and added some better 6x9s in the rear, which I powered with a 35w/channel amp. I also tucked the amp in the RH compartment.
02-27-2011, 03:27 AM
#23
i put mine behind my seat.
this is an older picture, but ive ground out a larger opening in the bulkhead wall under the ebrake cover, so the rca cables pass through and cant be seen.
its really well cooled back there, mostly hidden, and easy to get to when needed.
this is an older picture, but ive ground out a larger opening in the bulkhead wall under the ebrake cover, so the rca cables pass through and cant be seen.
its really well cooled back there, mostly hidden, and easy to get to when needed.
02-27-2011, 09:06 AM
#24
1969/1971/1976 Coupes
I see many of you put the amps in the rear compartments. Doesnt this create a heat issue with the amp? I have one in my truck under the back seat but also has plenty of air circulation and it still gets hot.
02-27-2011, 09:23 AM
#25
Instructor
O.K., I must have gotten old somewhere in the past 40 years. I put my oem mono radio on the shelf about 10 years ago and installed a Custom Autosound "stereo" and it sounds great to me. I don't even know what an AMP is for. My hearing has suffered because of loud stereos that my parents told me to turn down all the time. You young guys with your super systems and giant speakers will be totally deaf when you're my age. And I can tell you, hearing loss is no fun!
Duane
Duane
02-27-2011, 09:33 AM
#26
Race Director
my interior remodel got put on hold for a body off.
But this is waiting for me when I get ready to put it all back together.
The amp will be going on the back wall. I'm not sure yet but i don't think the 6.5's will fit in the front kick panels like I thought so i might have to do some changing around with that.
But this is waiting for me when I get ready to put it all back together.
The amp will be going on the back wall. I'm not sure yet but i don't think the 6.5's will fit in the front kick panels like I thought so i might have to do some changing around with that.
02-27-2011, 09:42 AM
#27
Race Director
Class A/B amps vs. class D...
Although i'm guessing most here are running A/B amps so that still doesn't explain your question.
02-27-2011, 04:34 PM
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O.K., I must have gotten old somewhere in the past 40 years. I put my oem mono radio on the shelf about 10 years ago and installed a Custom Autosound "stereo" and it sounds great to me. I don't even know what an AMP is for. My hearing has suffered because of loud stereos that my parents told me to turn down all the time. You young guys with your super systems and giant speakers will be totally deaf when you're my age. And I can tell you, hearing loss is no fun!
Duane
Duane
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Like the deaf guy, I have a very low quality requirement as regarding sound in my '69 convertible. Unfortunately, as I am a stock freak, I think the Autosound units are so ugly I'd rather have no sound at all.
So, I spent a fortune having my stock stereo unit converted to new specs, bought slimline speakers from Crutchfield that fit nicely inside the stock kickpanels so you can't see them and grudgingly agreed to some speakers in boxes in the back up against the rear panel. Its sounds absolutely hideous. Awful.
The front speakers are garbage and Id love to make the rear boxes go away. Im concerned that the top folded down will sit in front of the speakers and no sound will work properly. Do those speaker panels they sell at Eckler/Mid America that fit up against the back panel work at all? Any good suggestion for kick panel speakers that dont completely svck? Is an amp absolutely necessary? If so, it would have to go inside one of the compartments- I cant have that thing out where you can see it... so heat is an issue?
03-16-2011, 12:54 AM
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I have some hearing loss due to high-performance fighter jet engines.
I think my hearing was done in by watching too many top fuel races and passing out beside the live band speakers during my stag!
.I am trying to figure out where to put my 6x9 speakers in the rear and still have room for my T-Tops. Front speakers will be 4x6 in dash using an Alpine unit.
Music mostly for highway use...around town I like to listen to my Magnaflow stereo
03-16-2011, 01:10 AM
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03-16-2011, 02:48 AM
#32
Burning Brakes
Hi Guys,
If you don't want to vibrate the windows but just want a sound system with a decent sound quality in most frequency ranges, I highly recommend the sub& enclosure from Kenwood. It's small and gives a decent bass note. (especially when it's mounted in the rear storage area). Sorry for the bad pic, it's to dark but I think you get the idea. Because amp & sub are integrated in one unit it definitly saves some space
Regards,
Nick
Without carpet/test fit
Rear finished sub/amp in place
Receiver unit & all wiring in jack compartment
Bluetooth & nav unit in jack compartment tray with velcro
In combination with kenwood kick panel speakers + replacement kenwood speakers for the dash
If you don't want to vibrate the windows but just want a sound system with a decent sound quality in most frequency ranges, I highly recommend the sub& enclosure from Kenwood. It's small and gives a decent bass note. (especially when it's mounted in the rear storage area). Sorry for the bad pic, it's to dark but I think you get the idea. Because amp & sub are integrated in one unit it definitly saves some space
Regards,
Nick
Without carpet/test fit
Rear finished sub/amp in place
Receiver unit & all wiring in jack compartment
Bluetooth & nav unit in jack compartment tray with velcro
In combination with kenwood kick panel speakers + replacement kenwood speakers for the dash
Last edited by dembo; 03-16-2011 at 02:56 AM.
03-16-2011, 07:26 AM
#33
Had mine in the jack compartment but after a year of use and not really being able to hear the music with having loud sidepipes I took it out and now just listen to the roar of the motor
Figured if I really needed to jam out I would use my ear buds and mp3 player.
It was a sound competition to say the least between my 600hp exhaust and the stereo, needless to say the motor won every time I hit the gas
Figured if I really needed to jam out I would use my ear buds and mp3 player.
It was a sound competition to say the least between my 600hp exhaust and the stereo, needless to say the motor won every time I hit the gas
03-16-2011, 11:35 AM
#34
Drifting
1000W Amp on rear wall of my 79...ideal for ventilation. Be careful not to choose too powerful a unit if it will have little/no airflow around it.
To the hearing challenged, I have pretty bad tinnitus (constant ringing)from years of standing in front of a bass amp in a Rush cover band. I installed a killer stereo in the Vette to make sure the quality (not the volume) of the sound is as good as possible since low quality sound really aggravates the condition. There are certain frequencies where you swear your head will explode (and unfortunately one of them is the sound of the car on the highway at 3200 rpm if the tops are on). Protect them ears...
03-16-2011, 04:53 PM
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denbo- what speakers did you put in the kick panels?
another question... are all your speakers just the kick and the dash? My 69 does not use dash speakers.
another question... are all your speakers just the kick and the dash? My 69 does not use dash speakers.
Last edited by vettebuyer6369; 03-16-2011 at 05:03 PM.
03-16-2011, 05:56 PM
#37
Burning Brakes
Hey, below are links to the components I've used. It seems like the sub/amp combo is not available in US but there's something similair. Kick and dash speakers are indeed the only others I have.
Regards,
Nick
Sub/amp
http://www.kenwood.be/nl/products/ca...nten/KSC-SW01/
Available in US
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entert...ofers/KSC-SW10
Kickpanel speakers
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entert...akers/KFC-X132
Dash speakers
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
Regards,
Nick
Sub/amp
http://www.kenwood.be/nl/products/ca...nten/KSC-SW01/
Available in US
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entert...ofers/KSC-SW10
Kickpanel speakers
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entert...akers/KFC-X132
Dash speakers
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
03-16-2011, 06:32 PM
#38
I am putting mine, Kenwood KAC-8405, behind the driver over the wheel tub. Plenty of room for amps' fan exhaust. The speaker bar allows me to carry the T-Tops and a larger fire extinguisher. Speakers are Polk 691s and 651s. Head unit will be Kenwood KDC-448U. mike...
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03-16-2011, 09:34 PM
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LOL that is a Matt special... He did a great job on it.. I love it...
I did put a new amp in.. I have the Kenwood 600w.. more than enough for my system..
And for the kicks I have infinity 6.5....
Alpine head unit that controls my ipod that is stored in my rear compartment..
I may be adding a ttop holder on the car..Im really starting to like the chrome look on the car......
plus ill get more storage in my car this way...I can still get the tops in the car and a few small bags....
I did put a new amp in.. I have the Kenwood 600w.. more than enough for my system..
And for the kicks I have infinity 6.5....
Alpine head unit that controls my ipod that is stored in my rear compartment..
I may be adding a ttop holder on the car..Im really starting to like the chrome look on the car......
plus ill get more storage in my car this way...I can still get the tops in the car and a few small bags....
Looks familiar...a Durango Boy special no doubt. Polk db651's in the kick panels I presume?
1000W Amp on rear wall of my 79...ideal for ventilation. Be careful not to choose too powerful a unit if it will have little/no airflow around it.
To the hearing challenged, I have pretty bad tinnitus (constant ringing)from years of standing in front of a bass amp in a Rush cover band. I installed a killer stereo in the Vette to make sure the quality (not the volume) of the sound is as good as possible since low quality sound really aggravates the condition. There are certain frequencies where you swear your head will explode (and unfortunately one of them is the sound of the car on the highway at 3200 rpm if the tops are on). Protect them ears...
1000W Amp on rear wall of my 79...ideal for ventilation. Be careful not to choose too powerful a unit if it will have little/no airflow around it.
To the hearing challenged, I have pretty bad tinnitus (constant ringing)from years of standing in front of a bass amp in a Rush cover band. I installed a killer stereo in the Vette to make sure the quality (not the volume) of the sound is as good as possible since low quality sound really aggravates the condition. There are certain frequencies where you swear your head will explode (and unfortunately one of them is the sound of the car on the highway at 3200 rpm if the tops are on). Protect them ears...