4 channel amp+mono amp - only 2 RCA outputs

[johnniz13]

Hi.

I`m seeking help within this forum and hopefully will get some input regarding the "best" method for connecting 6 RCA cables into 4 outputs. Hopefully the pictures I crafted (in a masterful manner lol) will explain it:

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Diagram 1 (on the left) is how I imagined it myself

Diagram 2 (on the right) is a "how to" video on youtube ca 07:55 into the video (

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What method, if not another I haven`t though of is the "Best" one, I know none of them are ideal.

Thanks!

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[dev199505]

Buy 2 single male dual female y connectors and run them off the back of the rear/sub output on the deck that way you're still getting your front and rear fade on the 4 channel and getting left and right on the amp the way the video says to do it to me seems like it would lose quality

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[Johnniz]

Ok so you suggest running the y splitters out from the rear/sub outputs on the deck instead of front?

I have read somewhere that you loose voltage when using y splitters, and was thinking if the sub probably needs more voltage than the other speakers?

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

I have read somewhere that you loose voltage when using y splitters,

You should avoid those places.

 

[johnniz13]

Yeah, that's why I seek help at this forum //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/redface.gif.62fdbfe1a101588a808c4cff71bcb942.gif

Also, what gauge power wire would you guys recommend for two small amps? The 4 channel is 500W (160RMS) and the two channel bridged is 240W (120RMS). I'm planning on running one power wire into a distribution block, and was wondering if 4 gauge would be preferred to 8 gauge, even with that low wattage's.

I know it is recommended to use same gauge power wire and ground wire, but I have seen people run 4 gauge from the battery and 2x8 gauge from the distribution block.

 

[dev199505]

Yes I suggest running them off the back of the deck imo makes for a cleaner install and you keep the audio phasing right

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[big scott]

do the first pic.

get 2 y splitters. use at h/u .

 

[dev199505]

Yeah, that's why I seek help at this forum //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/redface.gif.62fdbfe1a101588a808c4cff71bcb942.gif
Also, what gauge power wire would you guys recommend for two small amps? The 4 channel is 500W (160RMS) and the two channel bridged is 240W (120RMS). I'm planning on running one power wire into a distribution block, and was wondering if 4 gauge would be preferred to 8 gauge, even with that low wattage's.

I know it is recommended to use same gauge power wire and ground wire, but I have seen people run 4 gauge from the battery and 2x8 gauge from the distribution block.

8guage is fine up to 500watt RMS if you wanna be safe run 4 guage to the distribution block and 8guage from the block to the amp do the same for the ground.

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[johnniz13]

awesome, thanks!