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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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like title says ....nothing big or anything like 4-5 hundred watts...will the amp get enough air circulation and will it get too hot? thank you
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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Depends on the amp. Most of the time it is ok as long as it is not a sub amp.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 02:58 PM
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i think it is a sub amp
like sup amp u mean a amp that powers subs ...correct?
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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Yes. If it can't handle it, and you have the correct impedance load, it's a pos. There will be enough air circulation down there and when you have the ac on, cold air falls. It's not like your stuffing in a sealed box.

What amp you using?
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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its for my bro...i think he was looking at a sony someting ....200 x2 chan
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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I have my Sony amp that's pushing my rear 6 x 9's under my front seat and I haven't had any overheating problems or the amp shutting down at all
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Depends on the amp. Most of the time it is ok as long as it is not a sub amp.</TD></TR></TABLE>

My sub amp runs 10x cooler than my stupid frontstage amp.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My sub amp runs 10x cooler than my stupid frontstage amp.</TD></TR></TABLE>wut sub amp r u running?
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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Make sure about proper ventalation and room and you should be good. Just dont push the ejection seat button if you like that amp.
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ATF Kuk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
wut sub amp r u running? </TD></TR></TABLE>

rockford 1200 watt
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 03:16 AM
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Default Re: is it safe to install a amp under the drivers seat? (ind3ciso)

I've got a 320RMS and a 600RMS amp under each of my seats with no problems.
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