Amp mounting suggestions
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Amp mounting suggestions
i am planning an upgrade in my Sunsation 28.8 MCOB. Need suggestions on amp placement, I have 2 amps I need to install. Any suggestions? I was thinking somewhere in the cabin may be best. They are marine amps but the mfg does not suggest you install them in the engine compartment.
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I would avoid putting it in the engine compartment due to the wet/moist/hot environment. Try putting it under the dash, the closer to the head unit the better, as you will be able to run shorter RCA cables (with longer cables running next to power wires there is more probability of introducing interference).
With the amp in the dash, it will be far from the batteries, so just make sure you use a very high quality and proper gauge power and ground to the amp.
With the amp in the dash, it will be far from the batteries, so just make sure you use a very high quality and proper gauge power and ground to the amp.
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I would avoid putting it in the engine compartment due to the wet/moist/hot environment. Try putting it under the dash, the closer to the head unit the better, as you will be able to run shorter RCA cables (with longer cables running next to power wires there is more probability of introducing interference).
With the amp in the dash, it will be far from the batteries, so just make sure you use a very high quality and proper gauge power and ground to the amp.
With the amp in the dash, it will be far from the batteries, so just make sure you use a very high quality and proper gauge power and ground to the amp.
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Installed mine under the bench seat. Location still allows for plenty of storage. Shortened up the battery cable runs significantly and don’t think they will get too hot. Rubber mounted to reduce vibration.
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