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04accordV6


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new orleans la
9-28-2001
  Screw Amps to Sub Box? Bad?« » 2:19 PM 5/10/2008 Reply  Edit

Should I make an amp rack or can I strap my amps to my sub box? I've heard that the vibrations from the sub could damage the amp long term is this true?



B18C_EJ8




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Herkimer NY
1-25-2003
 « « » 3:40 PM 5/10/2008 Reply  Edit

People do it all the time.

I used to do it all the time when I worked at Best Buy.

It won't cause any problems.

However, if someone was to break in & steal your sub box, they've got your amps, too.


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Milpitas CA
7-10-2004
 « Re: (B18C_EJ8)« » 10:26 PM 5/10/2008 Reply  Edit

Quote, originally posted by B18C_EJ8 »
People do it all the time.

I used to do it all the time when I worked at Best Buy.

It won't cause any problems.

However, if someone was to break in & steal your sub box, they've got your amps, too.

agreed^^
package deal for the thieves ftl its probably the most convenient way to install your setup, but it is the most convenient way for someone to steal everything. i learned this the hard way


fcm




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kelowna bc
5-25-2004
 « Re: Screw Amps to Sub Box? Bad? (04accordV6)« » 11:55 PM 5/10/2008 Reply  Edit

Mounting an amp to a sub box can damage the amp, it depends on a few things, if you have a cheap "unbraced" box, [lots of flex] and you have a cheap amp, [poor construction/assembly] and you crank the bass, then yes, you can do damage.

However, I have often mounted amps to sub cabinets without any problems.

As mentioned, it makes stealing the amp very easy.

Mount it under the pass. seat if it will fit. 94


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Santa Clara CA
5-13-2008
 « Re: Screw Amps to Sub Box? Bad? (04accordV6)« » 8:26 PM 5/14/2008 Reply  Edit

how bout mounting it to the back of your back seats? even though its still next to the sub for the thieves to see, its not in contact with the sub so no damage done. does that sound like a ligit thing to do?
mines currently just sitting on the floor of the trunk, i been lazy lately to mount it anywhere :/

KingJeff




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Sacramento CA
11-4-2001
 « Re: Screw Amps to Sub Box? Bad? (fcm)« » 12:11 AM 5/15/2008 Reply  Edit

Where else can you mount it if theres already an amp under the passenger seat.





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nashville tn
3-30-2008
 « Re: Screw Amps to Sub Box? Bad? (KingJeff)« » 4:58 AM 5/15/2008 Reply  Edit

IMO the best route is hidden; with the use of fans and some fabrication a lot of places can be used. Side of trunk, spare tire well, side wall of back seats, but of course it depends on size. It's not to hard to create a false panel with wood and carpet.

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kelowna bc
5-25-2004
 « Re: Screw Amps to Sub Box? Bad? (schmiddr2)« » 11:03 AM 5/15/2008 Reply  Edit

Quote, originally posted by KingJeff »
Where else can you mount it if theres already an amp under the passenger seat.
Drivers seat. 94


94LS
^^^ now in the process of being striped down and gutted for the rebuild.
Now cruising in my new winter car, 89 Chrysler Dynasty

You get what you pay for.

Nothing is impossible, the impossible takes longer and costs more money.
   

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