Sub Plate Amp?

warlocks1

I have a SVS cs20-39 and want to use a RT3000p amp to power it. Is it necessary to build a box around the amp? Is there any danger of sparks or fire if I just stand it next to the sub? I do have the volume control adapters for the sub. Thanks for any advice, Jeff

bknauss

It would be a definite safety measure to put a box around it, or at least somehow impede the possibility of someone or something being able to touch the electronics.

Yes, there is a definite possible danger is just having lying around. There's the chance someone might bridge a connection with their body and get some juice flowing through them. Its an interesting feeling, but since it makes your heart race, I don't recommend it (I've done it too many times!).

warlocks1

Thanks. Anyone have any suggestions or tips in building a box?

Codey

I built one that sits on top of my sub. It's pretty straight foreward, just make sure you put some good rubber feet on it.

Codey

Here's the under side.

warlocks1

That is a beautiful job! Is there a laminate on it? Thanks, Jeff

fireshoes

That's a nice looking box you made. My plate amp is enclosed al the way around, so I just set it on the floor next to my CS-Ultra. I was thinking about making a box but my audio rack is full anyway.

Codey

Thank you, and yes that is laminate. I was thinking of enclosing it all the way around but I figured heat may be an issue so I left the bottom open so air could move around.