Help an audio noob - what necessary cables do I need for my new sub/amp?
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probably 4 gauge
i know i can find some cheap 4 gauge wire at Boat US, here in massachusetts
i know i can find some cheap 4 gauge wire at Boat US, here in massachusetts
Yes. And it depends on how much power your amp is drawing. If you're only running like 300RMS or something, 8 gauge is fine. But anything more than that it would be best to go with 4 gauge.
I appreciate the info.. this is a simple system.. one 12" Pioneer with a Alpine amp @ 140 RMS
Understanding that the lower the RMS the higher the gauge number, should I use 8 or 10 gauge?
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I would strongly suggest 8 in this case, again, it's not alot of power, but it's better to be a little thicker than too small a gauge and choke out your amp. 8 and 10 gauge kits are pretty close in price.....
Yeah, go with 8 gauge and if your friend knows how to isntall, shouldnt he know what wires he needs :S
i hope he knows what hes doing
i hope he knows what hes doing
outline
I pretty much drew an outline of how to hook everything up for you. This is the setup I use right now.If you plan on running some big wattage consider adding a deep cycle battery to the rear
you should use a 4awg or lower setup, make sure you have a fuse holder near the battery. Use 8awg from the amp to the subs, consider using a capacitor stops the lights from dimming. you can waste your time though with a smaller setup if you want.
I pretty much drew an outline of how to hook everything up for you. This is the setup I use right now.If you plan on running some big wattage consider adding a deep cycle battery to the rear
you should use a 4awg or lower setup, make sure you have a fuse holder near the battery. Use 8awg from the amp to the subs, consider using a capacitor stops the lights from dimming. you can waste your time though with a smaller setup if you want.
^ ^ ^ I wouldn't suggest additional batteries, they always introduce a world of problems that you don't need, often doing more hurt than help. Yes, a deep cycle battery under the hood and a stiffening capacitor may help larger systems. However, for what you are doing they are unnecessary. GL.
You CAN use heavier gauge wire and it will do no harm. I highly recommend it incase you ever go with a bigger set up. If you want instructions on how to do it yourself tell me and ill give you a step by step on installing the system. I learned how to isntall my own radios, speakers, subs, and amps through people on forums so I dont mind passing it on to others.
I have 4ga for my 10" sub btw.
I have 4ga for my 10" sub btw.