input on mounting an amp in my trunk
09-26-2003, 12:54 PM
#1
input on mounting an amp in my trunk
I have a large amp and I want to mount it in my trunk in a manner that still allows me to use most of the trunk. My sub is a JL 10w3 and I planned on mounting it between the rear wheel wells.
I was thinking of building a rack vertically (mounting the amp sideways) against the LH wall. Does anyone have better ideas or more info? Mabye some photos?
BTW -- my amp is a 4 channel Phoenix Gold M44 that is going to be used to run my Diamond Audio front speakers, too.
input would be appreciated
I was thinking of building a rack vertically (mounting the amp sideways) against the LH wall. Does anyone have better ideas or more info? Mabye some photos?
BTW -- my amp is a 4 channel Phoenix Gold M44 that is going to be used to run my Diamond Audio front speakers, too.
input would be appreciated
09-26-2003, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
I have a large amp and I want to mount it in my trunk in a manner that still allows me to use most of the trunk. My sub is a JL 10w3 and I planned on mounting it between the rear wheel wells.
I was thinking of building a rack vertically (mounting the amp sideways) against the LH wall. Does anyone have better ideas or more info? Mabye some photos?
BTW -- my amp is a 4 channel Phoenix Gold M44 that is going to be used to run my Diamond Audio front speakers, too.
input would be appreciated
I was thinking of building a rack vertically (mounting the amp sideways) against the LH wall. Does anyone have better ideas or more info? Mabye some photos?
BTW -- my amp is a 4 channel Phoenix Gold M44 that is going to be used to run my Diamond Audio front speakers, too.
input would be appreciated
Tony
09-26-2003, 07:02 PM
#3
speaker box is too small to mount the amp. Amp is 18" x 10" and about 2" high. My box looks to be maybe just a tad smaller than the one you have. I think the widest dimension is about 16" across.
09-26-2003, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
speaker box is too small to mount the amp. Amp is 18" x 10" and about 2" high. My box looks to be maybe just a tad smaller than the one you have. I think the widest dimension is about 16" across.
Tony
09-26-2003, 09:59 PM
#5
won't quite fit under the seats. That would be my first choice, to save money on wires.
Do you think it would stay cool enough if I made like a "bench" under the box (amp mounted to the floor below the box) with maybe an inch or two above the amp?
back of the seat might work, but it would be mounted sideways and it would be tougher to access (x-overs and gains on the amp).
I wanted to kind of seperate the amp from the box, because I hope to upgrade to possibly two subs or a better sub with a custom enclosure.
Do you think it would stay cool enough if I made like a "bench" under the box (amp mounted to the floor below the box) with maybe an inch or two above the amp?
back of the seat might work, but it would be mounted sideways and it would be tougher to access (x-overs and gains on the amp).
I wanted to kind of seperate the amp from the box, because I hope to upgrade to possibly two subs or a better sub with a custom enclosure.
09-27-2003, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
won't quite fit under the seats. That would be my first choice, to save money on wires.
Do you think it would stay cool enough if I made like a "bench" under the box (amp mounted to the floor below the box) with maybe an inch or two above the amp?
back of the seat might work, but it would be mounted sideways and it would be tougher to access (x-overs and gains on the amp).
I wanted to kind of seperate the amp from the box, because I hope to upgrade to possibly two subs or a better sub with a custom enclosure.
Do you think it would stay cool enough if I made like a "bench" under the box (amp mounted to the floor below the box) with maybe an inch or two above the amp?
back of the seat might work, but it would be mounted sideways and it would be tougher to access (x-overs and gains on the amp).
I wanted to kind of seperate the amp from the box, because I hope to upgrade to possibly two subs or a better sub with a custom enclosure.
Will the amp fit on the back of the trunk wall, facing the front of the car, mounted horizontally?
Tony
09-27-2003, 10:43 PM
#7
I found a place to mount it. I have to finish it Monday, as I have stuff to do tomorrow. I'll take pics and put it on my webpage.
It's hard to explain, but there is a perfect spot on the LH side to mount it. I had to remove the carpeting/plastic stuff on the side of the trunk area. It was cracked, anyway. It isn't going to look spectacular, but it gives me more trunk room.
BTW, do you have significantly better sound with the sub in the back corner, or does it sound good behind the seat (facing out) ?
I was going to mount it behind the seat firing away from the cabin, but I might put it similar to yours, except on the other side. It will cover the jack, but I will figure out a way to be sure to get to it in an emergency.
thanks for your help
It's hard to explain, but there is a perfect spot on the LH side to mount it. I had to remove the carpeting/plastic stuff on the side of the trunk area. It was cracked, anyway. It isn't going to look spectacular, but it gives me more trunk room.
BTW, do you have significantly better sound with the sub in the back corner, or does it sound good behind the seat (facing out) ?
I was going to mount it behind the seat firing away from the cabin, but I might put it similar to yours, except on the other side. It will cover the jack, but I will figure out a way to be sure to get to it in an emergency.
thanks for your help
09-27-2003, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
BTW, do you have significantly better sound with the sub in the back corner, or does it sound good behind the seat (facing out) ?
I was going to mount it behind the seat firing away from the cabin, but I might put it similar to yours, except on the other side. It will cover the jack, but I will figure out a way to be sure to get to it in an emergency.
thanks for your help
I was going to mount it behind the seat firing away from the cabin, but I might put it similar to yours, except on the other side. It will cover the jack, but I will figure out a way to be sure to get to it in an emergency.
thanks for your help
Waiting for pics...
Tony
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