mounting 1500d on enclosure

[SouthPole1989 0]

hi, i got around to measure to see where i can mount the amps that i am about to get. and it looks like i am going to have to mount the 1500d on the enclosure. now the enclosure is 3/4 mdf with bracing. i figure if i mount the 1500d on a 1" thick mdf board then mount that to the enclosure that will be enough to limit the vibrations and any other problems with mounting amps on enclosure. so will that be enough or should i go thicker.

[johnecon2001 82]

How is mounting wood to wood going to limit vibrations?

I'd use some sort of rubbery substance if I couldn't (which is unlikely) build an amp rack someplace.

[SouthPole1989 0]

the only place for it then would be either temp to do a false floor in the wheel well but i think my ensclure would cover it. i might be able to mount it vertical on an amp rack and push the ensclure back more. and i think it would help with vibrations because of thickness.

[sundownz 197]

If you must mount to the enclosure use rubbet grommets under the mounting feet of the amp. You can get them at Lowes or Home Depot.

[SouthPole1989 0]

does the warrenty cover it if anything goes worng. and once my ensclure comes in i will post a pic of it in my car to see if anyone has any ideas.

[ford302redneck 15]

does the warrenty cover it if anything goes worng. and once my ensclure comes in i will post a pic of it in my car to see if anyone has any ideas.

I would say yes.

Maybe depinding on what exactly happend.

Peoples been mounting amps on boxes for a long time, Its nothing new. I really dont think youll have a problem.

[theabunai 3]

I've seen strapped saz-1500d mounted on a box... and that is some serious ass power and vibrations..

I'd do the rubber mounts to minimize vibrations due to inertia

Edited October 14, 2007 by theabunai

[sundownz 197]

does the warrenty cover it if anything goes worng. and once my ensclure comes in i will post a pic of it in my car to see if anyone has any ideas.

If something is literally jarred off of the board, no I can't really cover that. That fits under "improper installation / abuse" of the not covered part. With rubber feet you will have a very small chance of jarring anything loose, all the heavy parts have silicone around them and the solder joints are very high quality.

[bigjae1976 0]

Would rubber grommets and a layer of sound deadening material between the box and amp minimize any issues with vibration?

[sundownz 197]

Would rubber grommets and a layer of sound deadening material between the box and amp minimize any issues with vibration?

It would help, yes. The rubber feet take care of most of it, making a sturdy box and securing it firmly to the vehicle take care of most of the rest. The deadener would likely soak up a bit more even.

[theabunai 3]

mounting the amp near the enclosures bracing would be that much more better as well as the above mentioned... reason is the enclosure tends to "flex" or "vibrate" more near pieces that are not braced more then the parts that are braced....

Edited October 17, 2007 by theabunai

[sundownz 197]

mounting the amp near the enclosures bracing would be that much more better as well as the above mentioned... reason is the enclosure tends to "flex" or "vibrate" more near pieces that are not braced more then the parts that are braced....

Correct, good tip

I did get a 1500D back for warranty recently where the entire output stage was sheared off of the board at the body of the FETs. Talk about massive vibration. I will be adding even more support screws to future revisions of my amps to help with this, although, something like that would take incredible amounts of vibration and I've only seen it once -- better safe than sorry I say!

[jep 1]

I have mine on the box with grommets between the 2. it's also in the bottom corner of the box behind the port where there's less flex. i havent had any problems at all, but the box is sturdy and braced good.