i'd say kind of. It depends on the output of the system, some head units are putting out 45w a channel so thats a lot of heat. I know the alloy disipates heat quite well but you may want to consider cooling. A nice little fan from an old laptop or similar or just some holes. For $10 buy it try it, crank it up and measure the temp. good luck
what would be the idea of installing it inthe alloybox????
most 45wunits ussualllypump out like 15-20w the higher rating is a max power
anextreme amount of heat is created and d you woulddeffinantly need some sort of coolin fan blowing airof the heat sink on the back/ side of the unit.
and even theni would be very cautious,
wanting to install in something like this for security, hidden from view, i thought this may keep it free from dust and shit where i want to install it
Alot of VW people has installed head units in glove boxes, I would think this is worse than an alloy box. Have they had any probs with overheating?
Head units are also commonly mounted in the plastic dashboards of modern cars with no ventilation. I don't think an alloy box would be a problem. If you are really worried, drill a few holes in the top and bottom to allow a bit of ventilation.
Ain't nothin' like the wind in your hair.
glove boxes allow a bit more ventilation, still wouldbe wise to have some vent holes though,
where exactly areyou installing it????
a plastic dash has an awfully large amount of spce behind it, and it also has plenty of ventilation unlike inside a sealed box
hmm.... will probly buy one cut in some vents top and bottom and install a computer fan to keep it all cool.....
then again maybe not hehe just ideas throwing around..
thanks
adam
where were you planning on installing it????
under the dash somewhere, away from the view of people, same with my speakers
I've got mine in a metal box in the back of my manx. dude who put it in has got wires coming out through the middle of the fibreglass. popping it in the front dash i'd be worried about people nicking it. the lockable box kinda gives me a (false) sense of security....