There are several places in your car to install your car amplifiers. Usually it can be mounted with only 4 screws. The screws you use will depend on what you are screwing into, wood, metal, etc. However, you want to mount your car amplifier at least 3 feet away from your receiver to eliminate the possibility of receiving any interference to your receiver. Making sure your stereo is securely mounted can help eliminate short circuits and other problems with your stereo.

So where do you want to install your car amplifiers?

1) Under the front seat

Mounting an amplifier under the front seat can be safe for your car’s amplifier. Another advantage of installing your amplifier under the front seat is that you can run much shorter patch cables to your amplifier. It’s also nice because it will be out of the way.

One obvious drawback to mounting a car amplifier under a seat is that you will have to remove the seat to install the amplifier. Sometimes removing the seat can disable the SRS airbag system in your car. As any time you work on a car’s electrical system, you’ll want to make sure you connect the negative terminal of the car’s battery. Another downside to mounting your car amps under the front seat is that only smaller amps will fit under the seat.

2) In the trunk or hatch of your car

A common place to install your car amplifiers is in the trunk or hatch. The advantage of mounting amps in the trunk is that you have much more space in the trunk for larger amps. It’s also closer to the secondary and rear speakers. The trunk can also be a good place to hide your amps so you can keep them safe from prying eyes.

The downside to installing your amp in the trunk is that you have to run longer RCA cables and typically longer power cables. Having longer power cords usually means you need a thicker cord. Be sure to do your research to ensure you are using the correct wire size for your amps. Another downside to mounting your amp is that it can get in the way when mounted in the trunk.

One thing to keep in mind is that car amplifiers can produce a lot of heat. This is something you’ll want to consider when choosing where to mount your amp. The cooling fins on the amps will need some clearance to disperse the heat. Giving the amps a couple of inches is plenty of room to help keep your amp cool. Never mount your amplifier upside down. This will cause heat to radiate into the amplifier, making it very hot. Be sure to leave enough room for the wires coming out of the amp.

If you’re mounting car amplifiers to the floor or panel of a vehicle, you’ll want to make sure you know exactly what’s on the other side of the panel you’re screwing into or drilling into. You don’t want to bolt into a brake or gas line, or even your gas tank.

Many times you can install your car amplifiers in the back or top of the subwoofer box. This can be very convenient if you move your car’s amplifiers and subwoofers out of the trunk or tailgate to make room for other items on a regular basis. Before you start your installation, you need to make a plan before you start. Never rush your installation, spend enough time to install your car amplifiers and subwoofers.