OrionStang Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Alot of people say not to mount your amp to the sub box. What exactly happens to the amp that is so bad? Is it the vibrations start breaking parts inside the amp? Just want to know if anyone has a detailed explanation. And no, I don't have my amp on my box. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeejayBee Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 After an amount of playing time it can shack things up inside and can cause stuff to come lose from what ive heard but i have a feeling that it would take one long ass time for that to happen. and do you have your sub wired to 2 ohms on that amp or lower then that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yeah man, 2 ohms. Giving the sub about 2200 watts if I calculated right. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeejayBee Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Alright haha i was gona warn you it wont last long under 2 ohms b.c i have my L7's final load of 1.8 but they take it daily and are perfict but with the mounting an amp on the box i wouldnt worry about it to muh but i have a feeling if you'd do it with like larger subs with bigger numbers it could mess with the amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance_98main Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 i have wondered this myself. i don't understand how it can vibrate the amp, if it is mounted securly. if the box is built correct and is not flexing there should be no vibration right??? Quote 2000 2dr blazer 15" diamond audio d3 4 cubic ft. tuned @ 32hz (slot port, sub back, port back) debating on a wall or no wall. Shay-kee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanson Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 The key to minimizing vibration is a good enclosure that doesn't flex along with doubling up on the on the wood that the amp will be attached to. Quote 2-DC 15XLM2 D.7s 1-DC 5K amp (1) XS Power D6500(UNDERHOOD) and (1) XS3000(REAR) 3 runs 1/0ga for power and 2 runs of 1/0ga for negative. (2)-RFT165s components, ...... 4 separate 1 inch tweetersRF T600-2(fronts) Punch 450.4(rear) Audiocontrol 3.1. DC power 260amp alternator w/MLA Module Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmertb Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 i have wondered this myself. i don't understand how it can vibrate the amp, if it is mounted securly. if the box is built correct and is not flexing there should be no vibration right??? You'd like to think your windshield is glued in pretty good but bass still flexes it. It wouldn't be that the amps "frame" is rattling and damaging the little parts, it would be the actual computer board inside it with all the little electrical parts that more than half are just soldered on. Over time, less time if subs hit a lot harder, those solders would be what would concern me about shaking loose. In theory, no matter how tight you have your amp screwed to the box, vibrations will still be running through it shaking the inter workings. My 2 cents^^ Quote 1992 Cadillac SeVille STS Pioneer DEH-P7600MD Pioneer Premier Surround JL Audio 10W7 Ported Kenwood KAC-7203 Kicker ZX350x4 My YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassin taco Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 i also have been thinking about mounting my amp to my box but, what if you minmize the vibration by putting sound deadener down th prevent the shaking? Quote 99 Toyota tacoma - Alpine CDA 9887 head unit - Rockford Mids & Highs - Soundstreme TRX Mids & High amp - Hifonics 2010D amp - 15 Kicker L7 - 4 cube fiberglass box at 33 Hz - optima yellow top - big 3 - Knu wiring - future vision 8K hids - 36 square Ft damp pro with tweaker kit soon to come -1 more optima yellow top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Mac_1 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 I mounted mine to my box with a closed cell foam between the mounting points on the amp and the box. I've always had my amps mounted to my box to save space. I think when I build my new box I'll try to use some kind of rubber mat or rubber washers/rings to cut down on the vibrations. Quote 2002 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi Pioneer DEH-P6000UB Alpine SPX-17REF 6.5" components (active) Sundown SAX-50.4 Sundown z15 (3 cubes @ 35 hz) Sundown SAX-1200D 2006 Buick Rainier CXL AWD V8 Stock Bose system 12" Alpine Type E in aeroported box Profile AP1000M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Rubber washers may help a little, but with 2500 watts powering a beastly sub, anything mounted on that box is gonna feel it. Like emmertb said, its the small connections inside that get abused by those vibrations. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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