mikesta21

ok im getting all my speakers installed soon, there powered by the headunit

more importantly, ive bought the ed nine 2x and the 12" 600W RMS sub they offer.
installers have been saying to build a 1.5cubic foot box with a port for my rap music in the trunk stretching from the carpeted wheel well to wheel well.

the problem is,
is it okay to mount the amp on top of the box? two installers say yes (if they vent the "rear dash") and one says no, bolt it to the side of the box because it would be too much heat.
what do you suggest? it may be a little tight up there, but how would it be?

b00gers

Great choice in the amp and subwoofer Elemental Designs offer a blue print of a ported box on their website. You should check it out.

If your box isnt braced well, the vibrations can get into the amp. This can possibly harm it. You can help this my making sure the sides of the box are braced...using eD's slotted box design can help with this if you are going to mount the amp on the top. Also, make sure there will be enough room wherever you mount the amp for air to flow past it. You want good air circulation so the amp will not overheat. So make sure it has a few inches of breathing room.