amp & sub

JayYoon · 05-17-2011, 09:08 PM

I wanted to get a z enclosure and put one or two subs under that and put an amp on top the the z enclosure box. Now is it a bad idea to put ur amp on top of your subs? just cause so much base gets out and will this effect the amp in any particular way?

I feel like all the vibration cant be good for the amp.

90 ST · 05-17-2011, 09:36 PM

i few guyson here have done it, i'm not a fan, but if your worried just put some rubber gromats under the amp.

JayYoon · 05-18-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

i few guyson here have done it, i'm not a fan, but if your worried just put some rubber gromats under the amp.

what do these rubber gromats do?

bigaudiofanat · 05-18-2011, 10:51 PM

They in some ways help remove vibration however with an entire box shaking I can not see small pieces of ruber helping. I would place the amp else where.

90 ST · 05-18-2011, 11:33 PM

they would remove some of the vibration, just like your exhaust hangers do.

JayYoon · 05-19-2011, 08:41 PM

where do you guys think is a good place to put amps?

90 ST · 05-19-2011, 08:45 PM

under the seat, if you can fit it, under the rear hatch, (see my pics), Just depends how big or small the amp is.

JayYoon · 05-19-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

under the seat, if you can fit it, under the rear hatch, (see my pics), Just depends how big or small the amp is.

dang... u literary took ur car apart...

so u dont think its a smart thing to do? put the amp on top of ur subs?

bigaudiofanat · 05-19-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JayYoon

dang... u literary took ur car apart...

so u dont think its a smart thing to do? put the amp on top of ur subs?

No I do not think it is smart.

90 ST · 05-20-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JayYoon

dang... u literary took ur car apart...

so u dont think its a smart thing to do? put the amp on top of ur subs?

Yeah i wanted everything hidden as much as possible. I'm working on another box idea that should hide the 2 -10's and keep the spare.
I'm just not a fan of having the amp out i the open like that, and if you can reduce the vibration on it all the better.

Liquid_G · 05-20-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JayYoon

dang... u literary took ur car apart...

so u dont think its a smart thing to do? put the amp on top of ur subs?

There nothing at all wrong with doing that.. however it does look a bit tacky in my opinion. I'd try to hide the amp.

Scubasteve · 05-30-2011, 04:43 PM

i had a custom box made to fit right being the bar and for my amp i had it mounted right below it. like if you pick the carpet up youll see a big foam insert there. i had the installers remove it and stick my amp there

XwChriswX · 08-18-2011, 10:24 PM

I have the 2x10" Upfire Zenclosures box and I have my amp mounted on the rear facing side of the box. Absolutely no problems what-so-ever. Love the look of all of it, and I'm often complimented on the setup. I don't have any pics right now as the grilles are being painted to match the theme of the car, but when I do they'll be uploaded.

I don't see any problem mounting the amp on the box so long as its firmly mounted..??

05-17-2011, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	amp & sub I wanted to get a z enclosure and put one or two subs under that and put an amp on top the the z enclosure box. Now is it a bad idea to put ur amp on top of your subs? just cause so much base gets out and will this effect the amp in any particular way? I feel like all the vibration cant be good for the amp.

05-18-2011, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	They in some ways help remove vibration however with an entire box shaking I can not see small pieces of ruber helping. I would place the amp else where. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-18-2011, 10:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I have the 2x10" Upfire Zenclosures box and I have my amp mounted on the rear facing side of the box. Absolutely no problems what-so-ever. Love the look of all of it, and I'm often complimented on the setup. I don't have any pics right now as the grilles are being painted to match the theme of the car, but when I do they'll be uploaded. I don't see any problem mounting the amp on the box so long as its firmly mounted..?? __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

05-17-2011, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	i few guyson here have done it, i'm not a fan, but if your worried just put some rubber gromats under the amp.

05-18-2011, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	they would remove some of the vibration, just like your exhaust hangers do.

05-19-2011, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	where do you guys think is a good place to put amps?

05-19-2011, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	under the seat, if you can fit it, under the rear hatch, (see my pics), Just depends how big or small the amp is.

05-30-2011, 04:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scubasteve Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 69 Drives: 2011 pw z Rep Power: 14	i had a custom box made to fit right being the bar and for my amp i had it mounted right below it. like if you pick the carpet up youll see a big foam insert there. i had the installers remove it and stick my amp there