Bi-amp wiring questions

[mixoplix]

I recently purchased some new drivers (CDT ES-02,M6) for my front stage and a new 4 channel amp (Alpine PDX-4.150) to power them . My plan is to have a local stereo shop install them and run them active off a head unit (Pioneer 880PRS) that I just bought as well, but I'm not sure what wiring I need as far as signal goes? Do I need 2 sets or just 1 set of RCA's for the fronts? I wasn't sure because I've never set my stereo up like this before and I don't want to wait until the install and have pay retail because I didn't already have some, so what do I need and what's a good brand/model to go with to complete this system, that way all I would have to do is pull my car into the install bay and tell them put these bad boys in and make them rock!

I forgot to mention that I already have a 4 ga Streetwires amp kit already installed from my previous setup and some descent but worn speaker wire that should probably be replaced so I need a good recommendation for that also.

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[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

You would need a cable for each discrete channel that you have going from the head unit. Since the signal will be divided at the HU between the mid and the tweet, you will have a discrete channel for each driver. You would therefore need two pairs of RCAs for the fronts (and a pair for the subs as well).

Any series of RCA from Knukonceptz will do nicely. They even have a 4-channel that you could use to do the whole front stage.

 

[mixoplix]

I went ahead and bought Knukonceptz Karma RCA'a and speaker wire. Thanks for your advice. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

If you don't mind me asking, what establishment will be doing your install?

Hopefully a well regarded local custom shop, that knows that they are doing.

nG

 

[mixoplix]

I called a couple of mom and pop shops and they were either confused or had no idea what an active setup was so I decided to call Tweeter and see what they would charge and they quoted me $730 to put it all in, build some custom kicks to house the ES-02 tweets and tune it, but $730 just to install my front stage!!! That's a lot of money! I think I'm going to shop around for a better price.

 

[Kamikazekyle05 10+ year member]

Where in Texas are you?

 

[mixoplix]

I live in the Plano/Frisco area.

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

I called a couple of mom and pop shops and they were either confused or had no idea what an active setup was so I decided to call Tweeter and see what they would charge and they quoted me $730 to put it all in, build some custom kicks to house the ES-02 tweets and tune it, but $730 just to install my front stage!!! That's a lot of money! I think I'm going to shop around for a better price.

Yeah, not so sure I'd let any shop setup my active setup.

nG