I know this probably goes in the Electronics section but I'm asking here because it also relates to AZ weather.

I am considering getting an AMP and was wondering if anyone ever has problems with them overheating in the summer time and shutting off ?

Also, will a more powerful battery be required giving the summer heat or anytime for that matter ?

I'm leaning toward the JL audio or Fosgate both with about 300 Watts I believe.

Thanks,

 

I run a 4 channel amp for my door and headrest speakers and a 2 channel amp for my sub. Both amps sit under my seats and have never over heated. I think if you ratchet the gain to the max may give you overheating issues but other than that I don't think you'll have a issue. Just a fyi... it all depends on what your driving compared to what's driving it. ( Speakers and Amps). I also have been using a standard battery with a stock alternator. Never had a issue.

 

Ive had a jl 500.1 in my s2000 for nearly 4 years and never had any issues. Ive driven it in Florida, England and now AZ.

 

get a fan cooled and decent sized amp and you will be perfectly fine. mine have overheated if I crank the tunes for about 10 minutes, but normal tune-age they work great. just make sure they are good amps with fans and you will be fine

 

Is yours under the seat or in the trunk ?

 

Mine are in the trunk

 

I run the 500.1 in the spare tire spot. The insulation thing keeps dropping on it too. Never had any issues. Great amp

 

mine are in the trunk, i need to redo the amp rack as they are on top of each other and not side to side like they should be

 

Wade, I got the flat one that PAS2k makes and if you want pics I have one on my camera I can upload with my jl amps side by side

 

Hey if you have pics of an amp rack definitely upload them. I'm considering that vs hiding the amp.

I just wasnt sure if there was heat problems with the amp being in the trunk.

Thanks,