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    Default DIN size Enclosures/ Boxes for custom Vechile Amplifier

    Does anyone know where you can purchase blank metal single DIN boxes for use in automotive dashes?
    I would like to make an amplifier for use as a PA system.

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    we've installed several single DIN 1x15w amps in tourism guide trucks and allows the driver and the leading vehicle to broadcast voice over a speaker.
    They keep failing due to a stupid design and I have too keep repairing them as we cant order them from the supplier anymore. we're currently paying way too much for them anyways so I thought id start making my own.



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    Not sure if they have them, but this mob do have a wide range.


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    Some thing like this may be.
    I have not seen a metal version for years.



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    What brand of amplifiers are you using ?
    Both TOA and CLARION make systems specific for this market and we have no problems with them.

    What problems are you getting ?

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    Correct. The CA115 TOA Amplifier is one of the ones we are currently using but I've started to dislike them as numerous units have come back with the amplifier stage blown.
    I am not too sure the class of the TOA amp but they're not efficient at all and not to mention you're only getting single channel output.

    I was tossing up the idea of making a couple amps myself at 2x15w Class D 8-4 ohms. also then I can add some handy options like music volume fader when the mic is used and more.
    We have a sheet metal fabrication shop and I talked to one of the guys. He said he'd be able to punch some sheet and fold it for me but hes super booked out making switch boards to even think about it.

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