amp mounting location
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=102411
Printed Date: October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Topic: amp mounting location
Posted By: jmalbright
Subject: amp mounting location
Date Posted: February 21, 2008 at 3:29 PM
Is it bad to mount an amp to the sub box?
I really don't have a great place in the trunk of my car other than the sub box to mount my amps.
Replies:
Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: February 21, 2008 at 3:43 PM
not at all if the box is sturdy and doesn't vibrate or flex
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: February 21, 2008 at 5:01 PM
A subwoofer enclosure that doesn't flex or vibrate. Hmmmm.
Posted By: audioman2007
Date Posted: February 21, 2008 at 8:15 PM
When I have to mount an amp to the enclosure, I put foam behind the amp to give it a cushion and then I dont tighten the screws down tight.
Posted By: hustlin247
Date Posted: February 22, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Personally, I refuse to put extra holes in any enclosure ever. You want the tightest seal possible and screw holes compromise that.
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Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: February 22, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Use short screws so they don't go completely through the box wall. You should also make sure that the box can't slide around the trunk. This will prevent any undue stress on the wires connected to the amp. Make sure the amp isn't smothered against a rear seat to allow it to stay cool.
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sparky
Posted By: audioman2007
Date Posted: February 23, 2008 at 8:40 AM
I agree with sparkie. On my fiance's amp I had to mount the amp to the back of her box so that she would have as much trunk space as possible. I simply put some foam under the amp then mounted it to the box using 3/4" screws. I did not tighten the screws all the way down that way the foam can do its part to dampen the amp from vibrating. Basically the screws are there just to keep the amp in place, but not tight against the box. Its worked perfectly.
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