Amplifier Questions

[TheTickz]

I've replaced my standard mustang speakers and head unit already and now I'm moving onto the big step of adding a subwoofer, but I need some help.

So far I've purchased:

MTX T5510-04 subwoofer

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17020

and loaded it into this enclosure.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Bass-Slammer-Single-10-Unloaded-Sealed-Truck-Enclosure-BS110ST/sem/rpsm/oid/119862/catOid/-13094/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Now I just need to choose a proper amplifier and figure out where I'm going to hide it. I'm currently looking at the Sony XM-1s amp.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-omf8gCmjxri/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=158XM1S

Here's my questions:

Will this amp work well with my sub?

Does it have too much or too little power?

Can I place it in my spare tire slot under the carpet in my trunk? I have removed my spare tire in my 2000 mustang a while back and now use the space to hold jumper cables and an air pump. I was thinking this might be a good place to put the amp so it's out of sight and easy to the hide wires. I just don't know if there is enough ventilation for the amp in there. I do hear that this amp is suppose to run very cool.

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[gladiator_jai 10+ year member]

links don't work

 

[TheTickz]

links don't work

fixed, sorry about that

 

[TheTickz]

Someone on another forum suggested ditching the sony POS amp and get one of these.

http://www.cadencestore.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=125&idproduct=382

or

http://www.cadencestore.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=125&idproduct=381

Thoughts?

 

[blazeplacid 10+ year member]

well the sony amp is out of stock at crutchfield

Ive ran sony amps with decent results

I dont know why people think they are the worst amp made.

 

[TheTickz]

Now I'm looking at this Pioneer amp.

Name brand and I love my pioneer deck.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882117110&Tpk=GM-5300T