If I put this under my car seat and only run it at ~200w max (that's all my speakers could take), would it be likely to overheat?
396684
i dont see why this amp would overheat there, i know plenty of people who install amps under the seat. plus, this is smaller than most other amps, so that seems liek it would allow even more airflow around it than other amps.mine is in an enclosed area behind a panel on the side of my boot in my mini cooper, and i live in arizona. i have never had any issues.
396685
Every car and install is different so its hard to say. Is there under seat heating vent? These reun hot but there suppose too just make sure it has good air circulation around it. 85 watt per ch is there output. Set your gains properly, amp is powerful and very clean. I have it running 4 RF P683s and they sound great, but i also sound deadened the install properly to get the max performance out of the speakers.Good luck, i hoped this help
396686
i dont see why this amp would overheat there, i know plenty of people who install amps under the seat. plus, this is smaller than most other amps, so that seems liek it would allow even more airflow around it than other amps. mine is in an enclosed area behind a panel on the side of my boot in my mini cooper, and i live in arizona. i have never had any issues.
564533
Not very well, Ur gonna need some type of amp to power the sub. subs usually take more power to run then the normal speakers in Ur car. U will burn out the radio trying to power the sub or u will not have any sound come out the sub
1640738
I run a hifonics 500rms x 2 @ 2 ohms for 4 speakers and ran that for at least 5 yrs and have yet to have any issues with them. Ive overheated the amp a few times(more than likely due to poor design) but the speakers have handled it just fine and I run them hard often.Just bought a new truck and plan on installing a set in it as they have never given me issues.
1350389
It will, but I wouldn't push the receiver too hard if you do (moderately high volumes are okay, but not for sustained periods. The receiver will shut itself down if it feels theres a problem). Make sure to have VERY good ventilation around the receiver also. It is gonna want to get hot because of the low ohm load. You can also get some 50watt 4ohm resistors and add them to the speaker to increase the impedance if you really want to play it safe. Hope that helps. I know it's not the answer a Marantz engineer would want me to give, but I'm a custom AV installer with a background in car stereo. We like to find ways to make things happen, not overstate the problem. Good luck. It will, but I wouldn't push the receiver too hard if you do (moderately high volumes are okay, but not for sustained periods. The receiver will shut itself down if it feels theres a problem). Make sure to have VERY good ventilation around the receiver also. It is gonna want to get hot because of the low ohm load. You can also get some 50watt 4ohm resistors and add them to the speaker to increase the impedance if you really want to play it safe. Hope that helps. I know it's not the answer a Marantz engineer would want me to give, but I'm a custom AV installer with a background in car... » Read More It will, but I wouldn't push the receiver too hard if you do (moderately high volumes are okay, but not for sustained periods. The receiver will shut itself down if it feels theres a problem). Make sure to have VERY good ventilation around the receiver also. It is gonna want to get hot because of the low ohm load. You can also get some 50watt 4ohm resistors and add them to the speaker to increase the impedance if you really want to play it safe. Hope that helps. I know it's not the answer a Marantz engineer would want me to give, but I'm a custom AV installer with a background in car stereo. We like to find ways to make things happen, not overstate the problem. Good luck. « Show Less
466337
I have the same problem but it is actually a benifit in my case. I'm using it to power a car stereo in a wood box and the fan keeps the radio cool too. I purchased a "MEANSWELL" power supply for twice the price of this unit and it's fan never comes on and it powers 2 300watt car amps without any problems at full load
1154492
My amp gets warm to the touch after on for a while, but I would not call it hot. Sorry I can't help further. I can't see what the gain is set at, as the installer set and balanced everything, and its way under my driver seat.
1987218
I do not think u will have any problem of overheating. If u check your plug during operation & it is not warm u r good!
2281230
I put one under the seat of my car, zip-tied to the bottom "springs"...used a smaller 300w amp - was awesome! but it would be nice to be able to turn it off and on - i could see where it would get annoying sometimes.
1780784
Similar size and spec car speakers are driven by as low as 25 watts. I would recomend at least 35 watts to handle loads at higher listening levels and bass. Anything below that might end up sounding muddy.
320100
It's not too much, in my opinion, i think it will be perfect. You could connect ONE of these or have TWO 750.1 amplifiers, but i think it will take too much wiring.Just remember that speakers need their proper box (i would suggest a BIG vented box) and that they also need to be properly connected. And for the amp, just remember not to set the gain all high, but at least 3/4 of the way, make sure you also have a big fared capacitor (you don't want to drain out the car battery) or a second battery, and also make sure it has the proper gauge wires (for the battery, ground, and as well for the speakers) and a fuse. Thanks It's not too much, in my opinion, i think it will be perfect. You could connect ONE of these or have TWO 750.1 amplifiers, but i think it will take too much wiring.Just remember that speakers need their proper box (i would suggest a BIG vented box) and that they also need to be properly connected. And for the amp, just remember not to set the gain all high, but at least 3/4 of the way, make sure you also have a big fared capacitor (you don't want to drain out the car battery) or a second battery, and also make sure it has the proper gauge wires (for the battery,... » Read More It's not too much, in my opinion, i think it will be perfect. You could connect ONE of these or have TWO 750.1 amplifiers, but i think it will take too much wiring.Just remember that speakers need their proper box (i would suggest a BIG vented box) and that they also need to be properly connected. And for the amp, just remember not to set the gain all high, but at least 3/4 of the way, make sure you also have a big fared capacitor (you don't want to drain out the car battery) or a second battery, and also make sure it has the proper gauge wires (for the battery, ground, and as well for the speakers) and a fuse. Thanks « Show Less
312009
We carry our unit on the floorboard of the back seat behind the driver. The sound level is only noticeable when the radio is off and then the sound is the same as a small fan on low speed. The heat given off is not noticeable at all, as we run in the summer with the air conditioning on. It is very important to not place anything on the unit so the intake and outlet for the fan are not interfered with. Hope this helps in your decision.
1894887
i read some other guys doing it, but i think you will be a little weak on power, and i had a problum over heating when used at 90% gain. i had to back down to 60%to solve the over heating auto shut down, its a nice clean amp and at 60% it will push my 4 polk audio db651s very very loud and clear....i have 2 8in subs that will shake the car using a boss R1100m amp .....myself ,go with 2 amps, or just one on the subs and the fullrange off the head. the boss is low cost ,and has been getting thrashed 2 hrs a day 6 days a week for almost a year and every thing in the car works as new...... hope this helped i read some other guys doing it, but i think you will be a little weak on power, and i had a problum over heating when used at 90% gain. i had to back down to 60%to solve the over heating auto shut down, its a nice clean amp and at 60% it will push my 4 polk audio db651s very very loud and clear....i have 2 8in subs that will shake the car using a boss R1100m amp .....myself ,go with 2 amps, or just one on the subs and the fullrange off the head. the boss is low cost ,and has been getting thrashed 2 hrs a day 6 days a week for almost a year and every thing in the car works as new...... hope... » Read More i read some other guys doing it, but i think you will be a little weak on power, and i had a problum over heating when used at 90% gain. i had to back down to 60%to solve the over heating auto shut down, its a nice clean amp and at 60% it will push my 4 polk audio db651s very very loud and clear....i have 2 8in subs that will shake the car using a boss R1100m amp .....myself ,go with 2 amps, or just one on the subs and the fullrange off the head. the boss is low cost ,and has been getting thrashed 2 hrs a day 6 days a week for almost a year and every thing in the car works as new...... hope this helped « Show Less
1149790
At 19" wide and several inches deep, requiring a/c power, I can't envision a situation where it would be practical to use this product in a car. Also, electrical noise from car electronics would be a factor.
959806
Its sounds great. But it's always better better with 1000watts or more. Mines is only 800watts. The dash radio plays an important role aswell as the amplifier. My amp is 3000watt and i have all 4 car speakers 250w each and 2 subs at 800w each all connected on my 5 channel amp.
1970720
I have this amp hooked up to a 4-ohm 12 inch Pioneer and it is doing great. Wherever you mount the amp make sure you have enough room under and above the amp for ventilation so it can dissipate heat. Don't flush mount it to the vehicle carpet. I built a small ply wood mounting block for mine with about 3/4" gap between the board and the bottom of the amp for air ventilation and have had no overheating issues. Hope my suggestion helps.
1157263
It is suggested to turn it off every time. It does get very hot after about 30 mins. I think it would continue to take power. I am happy with it as it will really warm you, but i worry about it, so as soon as i am very warm i turn it off and unplug it. It works very well with two seats also. It is great for those miutes when the car heater isnt hot yet or you are still defrosting the windows, you will be warm.
1519689
It depends on your settings. I personally wouldn't run that much power to a single speaker of this class. I bought a T500-1bdCP which is rated at 500, but the birth sheet says 811. I burned one up. The installer didn't set the crossover settings on the amp and had the gain too high. After setting the amp correctly I've replaced the speaker and haven't had any trouble since.I do have the same box and subs, but with two speakers in my suv which can handle that load much better.