Tiny amp install + speakers

[NT11Pajero]

Just thought I'd share my experience. I didn't want an amp taking up space in the boot so I went with a compact amp that could be installed behind the head unit (the thing is seriously small). It's a Pioneer GM-D1004 https://www.ryda.com.au/pioneer-gmd1004-car-amplifier. As per the pic it fits perfectly behind the stock head unit and I just used a fuse tap to power it (rather than run wiring from the battery). I took the advice of a fellow forum member and paired them with JBL Club Spec 6500c speakers to replace the stock ones. They are an easy fit in the stock speaker holes and I cut out the front of the stock tweeter mounts so I could retain those and easily mount the tweeters. Main choice for these speakers was ease of installation and high sensitivity (92db) so I could get away with a small amp. I tried the speakers first without the amp and although they are an improvement, they couldn't handle any high-ish volume without distorting. With the amp in 2 way mode (there's a switch to bridge the amp) they are a massive improvement over stock. Proper volume and bass. Nothing earth shattering, but not bad for a cheap install. Speakers were $130 and amp was $135.

[paceman]

Just thought I'd share my experience. I didn't want an amp taking up space in the boot so I went with a compact amp that could be installed behind the head unit (the thing is seriously small). It's a Pioneer GM-D1004 https://www.ryda.com.au/pioneer-gmd1004-car-amplifier. As per the pic it fits perfectly behind the stock head unit and I just used a fuse tap to power it (rather than run wiring from the battery). I took the advice of a fellow forum member and paired them with JBL Club Spec 6500c speakers to replace the stock ones. They are an easy fit in the stock speaker holes and I cut out the front of the stock tweeter mounts so I could retain those and easily mount the tweeters. Main choice for these speakers was ease of installation and high sensitivity (92db) so I could get away with a small amp. I tried the speakers first without the amp and although they are an improvement, they couldn't handle any high-ish volume without distorting. With the amp in 2 way mode (there's a switch to bridge the amp) they are a massive improvement over stock. Proper volume and bass. Nothing earth shattering, but not bad for a cheap install. Speakers were $130 and amp was $135.

great stuff...

is this with the stock head unit? MMCS?

[dc80]

Nice one! I think these are the same model JBLs I installed for my front in my NX. How did you hookup your amp to your head unit, was there an RCA output on the head unit or did you use high level output?

[NT11Pajero]

I've got the base model non-screen head unit. It doesn't have RCA outs so needed to use line outs. Lots of soldering.