Posted by: burdell1
Where do most people mount their amps? - 12/12/2005 00:53
I put my last one underneath the passenger side seat, but wasn't sure if the new one will fit there...where do most people put theres?
Where do most people mount their amps?
Posted by: robricc
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 12/12/2005 02:11
On my Isuzu Rodeo it was under the driver's seat. Saab Viggen it's in the rear hatch area. 1993 Isuzu Trooper was under the driver's seat. Subaru SVX has it in the trunk under a false floor. On my friend's two Explorers we put it under the passenger side rear bench. Another friend with a Saab 900 put it in the rear hatch area. Same thing with another friend and his Saab 9000.
I guess I/we put it wherever it fits best as far as being out of the way and still being able to access the controls go.
I guess I/we put it wherever it fits best as far as being out of the way and still being able to access the controls go.
Posted by: frog51
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 12/12/2005 07:00
Currently just have a little 640 Watt amp under the driver's seat. Easy to get at and install.
[Edit for Schido]I have a feeling the 640 is Max power output, and I only have it turned up to 2 anyway. With the empeg at -10dB it is plenty loud enough even on a motorway with the windows down and the sunroof open!
[Edit for Schido]I have a feeling the 640 is Max power output, and I only have it turned up to 2 anyway. With the empeg at -10dB it is plenty loud enough even on a motorway with the windows down and the sunroof open!
Posted by: Schido
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 12/12/2005 07:19
640 watt rms?? Must be a nice heated seat too then. 
Posted by: andym
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 12/12/2005 07:37
Under the drivers seat, not much choice in a Smart! 
My two previous cars had the amp in boot/trunk.
My two previous cars had the amp in boot/trunk.
Posted by: sein
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 12/12/2005 08:07
After a lot of messing about, I found that it really couldn't go anywhere else.
Posted by: tanstaafl.
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 12/12/2005 23:00
where do most people put theres?
See attached...
tanstaafl.
See attached...
tanstaafl.
Posted by: canuckInOR
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 13/12/2005 00:01
/looks at picture.
It seem, then, in your case, the answer is... everywhere?
It seem, then, in your case, the answer is... everywhere?
Posted by: FireFox31
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 14/12/2005 02:24
Under the front seats. That's about as stealth as it can get, though it's impossible to change the settings.
Posted by: Roger
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 14/12/2005 07:51
On the right-hand side of the boot (trunk). See this photo from Amersfoort 2005.
Posted by: cushman
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 14/12/2005 09:37
Quote:
Where do most people mount there amp?
In the garage, or if you aren't installing it, in your installer's garage. I've seen some people do it in parking lots, too.
/obvious?
Posted by: tfabris
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 14/12/2005 16:53
Posted by: Daria
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 14/12/2005 18:18
Quote:Quote:
Where do most people mount there amp?
In the garage, or if you aren't installing it, in your installer's garage. I've seen some people do it in parking lots, too.
/obvious?
Only the more perverse ones. I suspect most to try mount only in the privacy of their own homes.
Posted by: gbeer
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 15/12/2005 01:26
Quote:
See attached...
tanstaafl.
How long does it take to cook a pizza in there?
Posted by: Redrum
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 15/12/2005 11:49
I feel your pain. I just got my new sub amp last night and it's twice as big. The old one was 9" long this one is 18". It won't fit under the rear seat. At least not as the floor pan is now .
I hate to take a hammer to my floor pan but it sure is nice to have my amps hidden.
One bit of advice. Keep the amp as close as you can to the head unit to keep noise and ground loops to a minimum.
. I hate to take a hammer to my floor pan but it sure is nice to have my amps hidden.
One bit of advice. Keep the amp as close as you can to the head unit to keep noise and ground loops to a minimum.
Posted by: pgrzelak
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 15/12/2005 12:46
Remeber, we are talking about Alaska here...
Posted by: StigOE
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 15/12/2005 22:20
Quote:
Remeber, we are talking about Alaska here...
And class-t amps...
Stig
Posted by: tanstaafl.
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 15/12/2005 22:54
How long does it take to cook a pizza in there?
Funny you should ask...
Those are all Class-T amplifiers, and even after running continuously for five or six hours, there is nothing in there more than lukewarm to the touch. The case of my empeg is considerably hotter than any of those amplifiers ever get.
tanstaafl.
Funny you should ask...
Those are all Class-T amplifiers, and even after running continuously for five or six hours, there is nothing in there more than lukewarm to the touch. The case of my empeg is considerably hotter than any of those amplifiers ever get.
tanstaafl.
Posted by: gbeer
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 16/12/2005 04:37
Quote:
How long does it take to cook a pizza in there?
Funny you should ask...
Those are all Class-T amplifiers, and even after running continuously for five or six hours, there is nothing in there more than lukewarm to the touch. The case of my empeg is considerably hotter than any of those amplifiers ever get.
tanstaafl.
cool
Posted by: tfabris
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 16/12/2005 08:11
Quote:
cool
Exactly.
Posted by: ninti
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 16/12/2005 15:35
We have two pages of posts and nobody has mentioned the problem of confusing there and their?
You people are slipping.
Mine are in the trunk. One of these days I will finish the false floor. It's on my ever-growing to-do list.
You people are slipping.
Mine are in the trunk. One of these days I will finish the false floor. It's on my ever-growing to-do list.
Posted by: wfaulk
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 16/12/2005 17:10
It's driving me nuts. I'm changing the initial post now so I don't have to look at it in the forum listing.
Posted by: Robotic
Re: Where do most people mount there amp? - 16/12/2005 17:16
Thank you! Thank you!
My sig on another board used to be:
"They're not very careful with their English over there on the BBS"
My sig on another board used to be:
"They're not very careful with their English over there on the BBS"
Posted by: bbowman
Re: Where do most people mount their amps? - 19/12/2005 16:07
This may seem like a stupid question, but...
I've been wondering about mounting the amp on my sub. I can understand the initial reasoning why people would avoid this, but I'm wondering if the vibrations would really cause that much trouble for the amp.
My specs:
Memphis Belle 5 channel amp (Memphis Audio)
10 inch long-throw Sub wired at 1 ohm for 1000 Watts rms
This setup provides really good vibes. Should I worry about mounting my amp on it?
I've been wondering about mounting the amp on my sub. I can understand the initial reasoning why people would avoid this, but I'm wondering if the vibrations would really cause that much trouble for the amp.
My specs:
Memphis Belle 5 channel amp (Memphis Audio)
10 inch long-throw Sub wired at 1 ohm for 1000 Watts rms
This setup provides really good vibes. Should I worry about mounting my amp on it?
Posted by: mtempsch
Re: Where do most people mount their amps? - 19/12/2005 18:22
With a properly built/braced enclosure I believe you should be OK... And I imagine mounting it on a panel in the trunk would also expose it to vibrations...
Here's a link on the issue. (about 40% down the page)
Here's a link on the issue. (about 40% down the page)
Posted by: tfabris
Re: Where do most people mount their amps? - 19/12/2005 21:36
Quote:
I've been wondering about mounting the amp on my sub.
My sub amp is mounted that way, has been for a few years, no problems. Amp manufacturer is Jensen.
Posted by: Caps
Re: Where do most people mount their amps? - 20/12/2005 16:40
I put mine under the front passenger seat. It barely fits, with about 1/2" clearance overhead. I also welded 2 one inch wide steel bars over the top so it won't get stolen if someone breaks into my car. My subs are attached to my car by locks as well.
Posted by: Ezekiel
Re: Where do most people mount their amps? - 20/12/2005 19:15
Quote:
I also welded 2 one inch wide steel bars over the top so it won't get stolen
Here's hoping the amp never breaks down then!
Posted by: burdell1
Re: Where do most people mount their amps? - 18/01/2006 12:12
ok...i finally got it installed, but I asked the people who put it in (best buy) to put it underneath the passenger side seat if possible, but they put it in the trunk.....and crooked nonetheless. I think it would've fit just fine under the seat....