Mount your amplifiers RIGHT! Amp Rack Build
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2018
- When you install several amplifiers into a car audio system you need to mount them in the vehicle. How you mount them is important, you should avoid attaching them to a subwoofer box. In this video I show you how I make the #CAFGRANDCHEROKEE amp rack for holding the AudioControl Amplifiers.
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So what do you guys think? Should the final beauty panel be lit up and "flashy" or should it be sleek and "stealthy"?
Also keep in mind if your vehicle doesn't have threaded studs for mounting, you can make holes and use threaded rivets, check out this past video for more mounting ideas: ua-cam.com/video/5O7rOSFAGvw/v-deo.html
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@richtea78 I like this idea.
Im thinking sleek and stealthy tho i would love to see how to do more flashy work
I would like LEDs on a switch so you could be flashy or stealthy.
Question: why PVC instead of MDF? Weight/water?
Keep it stealth, like the factory would make it.
This guy does the cleanest installs I've ever seen.
He always says they take him a long time to install, that's because he does it right. Obviously wasn't trained at one of my local car audio system installers! Bet his installs are expensive, but worth every penny. I have some Audio Control's home audio gear and it is top notch. Next car install I'll use their amps and a dsp.
Stealth, we see so many that are not stealth made by you. I’d like to see how u hide it, perhaps installing a cooling fan somehow would be a cool thing to see
If you don't need a cooling fan you're better off without it. Unless it's a large fan you're going to hear it.
I agree. I also have a 2012 Grand Cherokee and was wondering how these (or other) amps are going to hold up completely covered by the rear panel.
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Just run a proper fan. I use the AcustiFan dustproof premium fans in either 50, 80, 100 or 120 mm. They test out at 10 dbA DIN. They are absolutely inaudible.
@@AB-80X if they're that size and only producing 10dba then they're not moving any air. I come from the PC world and even our best fans are louder than that to move any significant amount of air.
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Give them a try. They are in fact moving a good amount of air. I come from the pro audio world, and we have 12" fans that can move large amounts of air 40 feet across a stage and produce less than 25 dba. The noise tells very little - it's all about design.
You should also note that those numbers are free air numbers. Once you install them with a protective cover, the sound is more like 20-25 db. This is still extremely quiet and virtually inaudible in a car that is not running.
And lastly, you can simply add a temp sensor and make the fan either on/off or two speed, and just mount the sensor in the enclosed rack where heat builds up - or on the amp heat sink. They are pretty tiny
You bring stereo installation to a whole new level
Absolutely love this build! Fantastic popular vehicle choice, I can't wait for all your uploads thank you for sharing mark.
Luv you for these videos i just got a wk2 jeep and will b installing amps in same spot 👍💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you so much for posting these! Your channel is like Google for car audio problem advice and how to's! I recommend everyone trying to get into car audio to this channel, because as of this month I'll be making my purchases for a full car audio system. This channel helped me install and sub and amp, as well as do all of the pre and post work to make my build last and look good! Sound treating my car before too long as well! Y
This guy is a catch a for car audio and its even greater he decided to post videos about it!! These are trade secrets y'all!
Great content, really helpful, congrats from Guadalajara México!
This is clean quality sr 🤘🤘🤘
Your work is flawless
Great video. Very informative.
Congrats on 300k bro!
As a car audio installer myself, I'd keep it stealth and like numerous have said, a fan to pull whatever heat may build up using the grill on the panel as an exit point for it. A quiet brush-less fan that covers the entire area is what i would suggest.
Not sure how much heat the sub amp may produce as I have yet to handle an Audio Control product so far, we're a Memphis Audio dealer and the new VIV amps barely produce any heat and have a very small foot print.
Keep up the great work Mark and I'll be on the lookout for the upcoming episodes on this build.
Have you ever tried the AcoustiFan fans? Check them out. They are perfect for car audio. Dustproof and measures @ 10 dbA DIN.
Stealth for sure!
Very cool
Its some nice equiptment id display it
Keep it classy and stealth like the rest of the interior
good job man
SICKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!! AF
I think stealth is the way to go. I would also suggest a raising armature or platform for the dsp, this way you can simply slide it up and out the way for maintenance in the future.. just a thought. Great video and clean builds... thank you for what you do!!
The song when you were shaping the board. Love it haha
New to the Channel. Digging all the lessons and builds. with the new found Knowledge i will try my first true audio build. thanks keep up the awesome builds and serving us with plates of knowledge
Steath for sure, would love to see this more of an stock oem look.
Lit up and flashy by the way I'm a new subscriber all the way from South Africa
It's awesome
Stealth for sure
Stealth. Because if a thief can see it a thief will steal it.
How do you feel about using the threaded insert for mounting subwoofers? I did it for two 10 in subs. They seem to hold up real well plus I used some adhesive to give it extra holding ability. I got tired off stripping and spinning out MDF.
Stealth 😎👍💯👊
Carpet panel to match the interior, however a clear Lexan or Plexi panel (possibly slightly tinted) with a white LED light that is tied into the interior lighting. That way it comes on and turns off with the opening/closing of the hatch. And of course your Logo along with possibly the Audio-Control logo etched in the glass
Stealth!!!
Great looking install. Why did you go with the seperate DSP instead of the new D.6.1200?
the BEST tip I have seen anywhere @4:29 putting a piece of wood with a hole over the bin, so your waste goes in there, easy clean up, i likes i likes a lot
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Moving stealth like the song baby
Hey Mark! Nice joob you are doing there!
One sugestion, you can cover the amps dials cause you will no longer touch those cause you will work with the dsp. The gains you will be setting once and there you go :)
Make a stealth , oem, look ;) leds and other bling is a thing of the past.
Good luck!
Stealthy and matching interior
Stealth is the way to go.
Do you have any videos giving any details about your router and router table? I'd love to have a setup like that but don't know where to start
My opinion would be to do a steath panel with just 2 small acrylic windows that would just highlight some of the small details like maybe an amp logo and a window to showcase some clean looking wiring coming out of one of the amps. Otherwise just a clean steath panel. Im not a huge fan of lights especially if it is not a large high powered build. I do love your videos and it kills me with anticipation waiting to see what will be in store for the next video! Keep up they great work!
Another great build Mark. I say keep it classy and sleek, everyone is doing crazy leds these days ha. Maybe just have a nice cool white light to showcase it a little
hey mark i am a new subscriber and your videos are awesome. i am looking to upgrade my factory stereo in a 2012 hyundai sonata. i have a few questions though. 1) so i want to change out all of the speakers which are 4 door speakers 6.5 and the two tweeters in the dash not sure of the size. i am going to get a double din touchscreen head unit and i want to add an eq as well. i may want to add a small subbox as like a 10 in sub. 2) can i run rca from the output of the new radio to the input of the eq then from the output of the eq to the input of the amp, can i run the output from the eq for the sub directly to the sub. 3) can you research the 2012 hyundai sonata trunk and do a very basic simple amp rack for the trunk please.
Do you have any ideas for an amp rack for the same vehicle but in different spots? Space is limited in these Grand Cherokees. If you don't ditch the stock sub and spare tire to use the spare tire wheel well, it seems that there are no other options but out in the open?
some very dim warm lighting would be cool new vehicles are adding this warm lighting type i am pretty sure your Cherokee has it thru the inside
I just got a edge st 2019, thinking about putting the amps, just above where the spare is. 🤔 with a lexan,glass to show off the am
Have you done any 4th gen ram 1500 crew cab builds? You seem pretty knowledgeable and very informative. Would love to see what you do with a truck build. My truck has the 8.4 Uconnect non alpine stereo and I want to upgrade the audio while retaining factory head unit without breaking the bank.
What audiocontrol config do you recommend in my car? I have factory 6.5 component in my front door panels, factory component 6x9 speakers in the rear, a 3.5 single speaker in the center of my dash and I want to add a sub-woofer what audiocontrol units might I need to amplify the sound with a dsp Thank you....
Brilliant vid, mark. You should check out the lighting under my car and use something like that.
I like the sealth look but how would one make sure that they dont over heat being under the interior panel?
Stealth
Do it "stealthy" mark, you do amazing work with the flashy lights would like to see this one be different
Marc is there any way you can hook me up with that extra LC- 4.800 amplifier you have in this vid?
Both. Make a plexi window to cover the amps, then put a cover that matches interior over top with magnets holding it in place so you can hide/unhide the amps. Definitely light up the plexi.
What are the black template bars you use @ 4:53 in the video for creating the straight edges and nice corners?
I'd like to see how you'd do a stealth install. You are awesome at doing flashy stuff; it'd be nice to see something new.
This is the best instalation that I see on my life !
I'll like to know waht are the tips used on this project, I just see the square bearing bit, but you use another two, one to cut the PVC Board and the other to made the shanfer, If you can share with us these tools descriptions, will be appreciated.. by the way, what two side glue tape is use to add templates prior to cut them on router ?
Great vIdeo !! Thanks for share your knowledge !!
Stealth interior body panel. I personally like the unassuming look a totally factory interior
Hi Mark, great info! Do you have the specs available for a 4 sub box for a Chevy 3500 like the box you built with the 4 JL Audio 10's for the F150?
Do you ever do BMW'S? I have a 2014 335i M sport. I wanna do a system in it but I don't know where to start. I do like the LC-6.1200 though.
Does the laredo have preexisting wiring in the trunk (I doubt it) just checking though
For displaying the amps. You should use a tight mesh grill and a few small white LED lights. So when the lights are off you can't really see the amps until you turn on the lights to display them in their full glory.
what is the density grade on that pvc panel if dont mind me ask , great video and craftsmanship as always . and for this one keep it stealth .
It's not PVC, it's Polycarbonate. It's not the same.
All normal PC has a density of 1.20-1.22 g/cm3, which can actually vary within the sheet itself. You might be able to find some that is of a higher density, but it will be very special and just as expensive.
I used to work at a plastic factory back in the late 90's working night shifts during my university years, and we sometimes did a few orders for high density PC. It at least triples the price as it's a very different process and it's basically "hand made".
Considering that a normal sheet of 12x12x3/4 inch PC is about 150 usd, getting HDPC made, is not something you want to do for a car audio install. The density is not even that much higher.
When you finishing project stealth? Or at least the wrapping video thanks!
I have the next videos footage shot, just need to edit.
Wantimg to install an amp and cap in my 2004 suburban back cargo area . Inside the side plastic wall passenger side. Any videos similar to this
You should do both stealthy with a removable panel hiding a tastefully done amp rack with led lighting. That can go back to a stock look whenever you want.
How you doing. I would like to ask a question. I have three 10in 1200 watt subwoofers that I would like to build the box for. And then hook up a amp would a 10000 watt 4 channel amp be suffice what do I need to lower amperage
Stealth. Those are the best systems, but I’m also a “geek”! Lol.
A back lit panel would be cool but for the grand Cherokee being more of a luxury SUV I think a nice elegant panel that blends in would look best
So did a install in my GC. Getting tons of alternator whine do you know how i would get rid of that. I have installed DSR1 Sounddigital evo x 2 3k Two Skar SVR 12's 1 DB drive 1250 4 channel for highs 2 sets of Focal Performance 165AS 1 Mechman 370 Alt and a Ultracap and a XS 3400
Are there ever overheating issues with hiding the amps under panels or false floors?
can i mount the bas amp on the sub enclosure?
I'd like to see you tackle a stealthy LED piece. Like a screen to cover it when the lights are off but then LEDs on youll see the details. Just a thought
I would go with a display window with a just white led strip. .. CAF logo etched in the one of the corners of the window
Ugh i wish i can get a whole router set up table and all! I just got a cheap plunge router upside down screwed to a corner of a table 🙁 last time i used it the bit broke and lodged in my garage door
Soooo is the highs mids and woofer in front or what's the justification of 6 channel in just he front is his like a 4 way active setup?
Watch the first video of this series
Keep it clean and stealth but a hint of something like an LED of what ever color scheme you’re using. maybe just one led outlining the amps but clean looking.
Depends on how the rest of the vehicle is styled. If it's more than 90% stock in appearance then I would go stealth. If they have light features in the vehicle other places highlighting any feature that's been upgraded or stylized then maybe you want to build a display cover with lights or whatever features match the customization.
Stealth.
Good morning. How much do you charge to build a amp rack for a 2012 Chevy Equinox
I like stealth look, keep the eyes out, but you can feel it.
Put leds to showcase all the nice work you do
Quick question did you drill your holes for the threaded inserts all the way through or just the depth of the inserts?
You can do both. Just make sure if you don't drill all the way through, that they are deep enough. You can easily crack the PC if your mounting screws or inserts bottom out. Another bit of advice. I've seen plenty of these back out of PC due to vibration. It's a good idea to add just a tiny drop of thin CA glue to the countersunk surface of the hole, when screwing them in - not into the hole where the threads go mind you. You can still break them loose if needed be, a bit like with thread locker, but they will not back out.
As far as a panel in front of the amplifiers, if it were mine I would want a dark removable panel that matches the interior but doesn't require any panel Clips to be removed to get to the amplifier controls. I think LED lights are great when all of the amplifiers match but in this particular instance I don't think all of the pieces match well enough to want LEDs
Keep it stealth Mark. But I still think you should have white LEDS inside for tweaking the amps or dsp.
Show off your work mark....im proud of my work and hiding it sucks. I would use white LEDs to match the jeep color. Good luck bro
white led strip with that infinity mirror effect
Can amps that have heat sinks on top be safely installed the the orientation that your amps are installed ?
keep it stealth. the audio control amps arent that flashy imo so id focus my efforts toward the sub or anything else you plan on fabricating
I would keep the cover panel stealth but when panel is removed there would be some kind of nice white lighting. The Grand Cherokee is pretty classy so any lighting needs to accent that, nothing flashing please.
I use to mount the amp and capacitor to back of sub box but now i mount amp and cap to ceiling of trunk with zip ties so now i can easily remove sub box if i need more space for cargo..
How do you mount the amp rack to the vehicle if there are not pre-existing bolts/studs and nuts already in the vehicle?
I think you should remake that panel with fiberglass and have cutouts for each amp and mount them flush with the panel.
how did you mount it to the vehicle?
I agree with others. Go stealth. I watch your videos, and it is always a bit showy. I personally wouldn't be able to do a flashy piece because my area has a lot of thefts, and am curious as to how you hide your installs
Go stealth, nobody's got time to replace windows along with their audio system
Man, I only ever did stealth builds for this exact reason. First thing I'd do in the morning when waking up was make sure my car was still where I left it and not broken into... Then I moved and don't have to worry near as much.
Hey Mark I've been installing for about 35 years, god I'm old lol, first time I've seen that long nose marker is that something new or its been around for a while?
It's been around awhile, it's linked in the video description.
i would say some kind of tinted panel that would make it stealth, but if you look close you can see what's going on inside.
Any reason or benefit to using the LC-6.1200 with the Dm-810 instead of just using a D-6.1200?
I needed 10 dsp controlled channels.
@@CarAudioFabrication Duh! Thanks for the reply I'm working on a amp rack right now with a D-6.1200! Your work is amazing and your videos are just as good! Thanks!
question about the threaded inserts shown in video- anybody know if they will work in a sheet of 1/4" black abs plastic? thanx
You can tap ABS
@@CarAudioFabrication thanx man, 'priciate it!
I want to mount mine in the drunk but I do not want to have it hidden. so how would I mount if there arent any factory mounting points?
Always stealth unless it's a show vehicle. A stealthy system is better than a flashy stolen one! : )