I'm just finishing up stereo upgrade. B4 I put the fairing back on I'm wondering about possible heat issues with my amp.

My upgrade; a PBR300x2 amp between my stock headunit and 1 pair of Hertz HCX165 (6.5's) speakers in the fairing. Poly-fil around the speakers.

The amp felt warm after playing it in the garage for an hour. I took my H.F. Infrared Thermometer and did a temperature check. Moving it around the amp's case I find it at 150 degrees F. I know amps can run warm but haven't seen any other threads where someone did a check like this.

Has anyone had a heat issue with this amp (PBR300x2)? Thanx.

 

there is a thread in the audio section on the RF 2 and 4 channel amps. The threads i read said great things about the 2 channel and no heat issues. The 4 channel RF, not the same good reviews. If you cant find the thread, repost and I will go find it for you.

 

I think I saw that thread along with the gazzilion others about stereo upgrades. I made my choices after all of them were checked out. I'm very happy with the sound, but I know come August in the Black Hills it can get Hot out there. I was just wondering.