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<blockquote data-quote="chawski" data-source="post: 8306150" data-attributes="member: 616379"><p>Hey guys, quick wiring question...</p><p></p><p>Im installing a small subwoofer amplifier (kenwood kfc not sure entire model number). Installation manual says 8g wire is fine. I want to run a 4g to make the option of upgrading down the road should I decide to a little easier. Ive been shopping around for some amp install kits and have seen a number of cheaper Copper Clad Aluminum kits at around 1/2 the price of pure copper wiring.</p><p></p><p>I realize that pure copper is going to be the ideal material for a high power system, but for something small (400watt area, I want to say 40amp fuse) would cca do the trick or should I really just go for the pure copper wire? I dont mind spending the extra for cheap insurance, but just want to check if its anything Id ever notice. For comparison, I had previously ran 8g (not sure if cca or pure copper) on my old car for around 8 years with the same amp and never had any issues that I could tell.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chawski, post: 8306150, member: 616379"] Hey guys, quick wiring question... Im installing a small subwoofer amplifier (kenwood kfc not sure entire model number). Installation manual says 8g wire is fine. I want to run a 4g to make the option of upgrading down the road should I decide to a little easier. Ive been shopping around for some amp install kits and have seen a number of cheaper Copper Clad Aluminum kits at around 1/2 the price of pure copper wiring. I realize that pure copper is going to be the ideal material for a high power system, but for something small (400watt area, I want to say 40amp fuse) would cca do the trick or should I really just go for the pure copper wire? I dont mind spending the extra for cheap insurance, but just want to check if its anything Id ever notice. For comparison, I had previously ran 8g (not sure if cca or pure copper) on my old car for around 8 years with the same amp and never had any issues that I could tell. [/QUOTE]
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