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<blockquote data-quote="zane" data-source="post: 27164" data-attributes="member: 540617"><p>Psychologically speaking- is this the truth, or have we all just been completely fooled the whole time?</p><p></p><p>would you please explain the audible difference you hear between .10/ft wire and 1.00/ft wire?</p><p></p><p></p><p>How do you figure? 4 gauge wire is still 4 gauge wire. Weather it is .50/ft or 1.50 ft. Talking power wise only- the strands really arent that big of a deal. The main lead to most alternators has less strands- however each strand is thicker. This wire carries sufficient current to charge the battery and run the whole car; a lot bigger task than powering a normal audio system would be. Not really a big deal here. And what of the voltage test? I will guarantee that if you measure the voltage from the alternator at idle through its main power lead- it will read approximately 14.4 volts. If you fabricate a replacement lead of the same length, made from Aftermarket wire of the same gauge; and then measure the same thing again- it will still say approximately 14.4 volts.</p><p></p><p>This can be measured with a Fluke DVM meter- available at any Sears and many other reputable electronics stores.</p><p></p><p>The same measurement can be taken with an Occilliscope at your local car dealer if you do not have access to a multi-meter.</p><p></p><p>Flexibility - I can see to a limit. No doubt OEM Charging system power wire is less flexible than many aftermarket wires of the same gauge. This would be the only difference. Nothing sonicly different otherwise.</p><p></p><p>Better metal? I completely disagree. Copper is copper. Unless you are comparing two wires one made completely of gold and the other of copper; there is no difference.</p><p></p><p>take it easy,</p><p></p><p>-zane</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zane, post: 27164, member: 540617"] Psychologically speaking- is this the truth, or have we all just been completely fooled the whole time? would you please explain the audible difference you hear between .10/ft wire and 1.00/ft wire? How do you figure? 4 gauge wire is still 4 gauge wire. Weather it is .50/ft or 1.50 ft. Talking power wise only- the strands really arent that big of a deal. The main lead to most alternators has less strands- however each strand is thicker. This wire carries sufficient current to charge the battery and run the whole car; a lot bigger task than powering a normal audio system would be. Not really a big deal here. And what of the voltage test? I will guarantee that if you measure the voltage from the alternator at idle through its main power lead- it will read approximately 14.4 volts. If you fabricate a replacement lead of the same length, made from Aftermarket wire of the same gauge; and then measure the same thing again- it will still say approximately 14.4 volts. This can be measured with a Fluke DVM meter- available at any Sears and many other reputable electronics stores. The same measurement can be taken with an Occilliscope at your local car dealer if you do not have access to a multi-meter. Flexibility - I can see to a limit. No doubt OEM Charging system power wire is less flexible than many aftermarket wires of the same gauge. This would be the only difference. Nothing sonicly different otherwise. Better metal? I completely disagree. Copper is copper. Unless you are comparing two wires one made completely of gold and the other of copper; there is no difference. take it easy, -zane [/QUOTE]
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