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How-to-guides: Mounting your car stereo amplifier
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Installation
help for installing and mounting automotive audio amplifiers. |
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Amplifier installation
Placement of your
automotive audio
amplifier is very important. An amplifier that is mounted
improperly can cause:
There are basically two
locations you should install your amplifier.
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Inside the vehicle
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Inside the trunk
Caution!
Never install your amplifier
under the engine compartment!
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Amplifier
Index
Introduction
Installation
Power
distribution
Audio
input
Audio out
Amplifier power distribution diagrams
Amplifier audio input diagrams
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Installing inside the
vehicle
There are basically two
recommended locations when installing your amplifier
inside the vehicle:
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Installing behind the radio
Caution!
When installing your
amplifier behind the radio, it may simplify
installation, however, you should keep in consideration
of heat dissipation and ease of adjustment on the
amplifier.
If you're like most of us,
you'll probably want to make some adjustments on your
amplifier periodically. You should keep this in mind
when installing behind the radio.
Advantage of installing
automotive audio amplifier
behind the radio:
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Ease of installation
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Protected against theft
Disadvantage of installing
automotive audio amplifier
behind the radio :
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Installing under
the seats
If there is applicable room,
you can install your amplifier under any of the occupant
seats.
This location will work
well, as it allows access to " tweak" your unit.
When installing under the
seats, you may find it a little more difficult to
install, as you may be required to remove the seat from the
vehicle, in order to drive mounting screws located on
your amplifier.
Caution!
Make sure, that the seats
mechanical parts, do not "rub" against the amplifier when
adjusting the seat!
When installing under
the seats, you should avoid spilling of any liquids
or drinks on the unit, as the amplifier will not like
this at all!
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Trunk Installing
Installing your amplifier
in the trunk is the most popular location because of the
available room, ease of installation and easily accessed for
“adjusting”,
Things to
consider before installing in the trunk.
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Your amplifier should be
placed where “Items" will not be placed on top of it, as this
could cause “overheating" of the amplifier.
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Never mount your amplifier
upside down on rear deck, as the heat generated from high volume,
will rise back into the amplifier and possibly damage unit.
Remember!
"Heat is the audio amplifiers enemy"
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The best place to mount
your amplifier is usually in the left hand corner, on the floor,
or back of trunk wall.
If you are adding your
amplifier to an existing woofer box located in the trunk. A popular
mounting location is on the box itself.
While, this procedure makes it simple to install and access. Many manufactures do not
recommend
this location, unless the box is permanently mounted to vehicle.
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