cheap RCAs - make a difference?

[slm9s]

When I did my first install for a smaller system, I ran cheap RCA cables from a Pyle 4 gauge amp kit.

I'm putting in a new sub and amp. I will also be re-grounding the headunit (and amps) to try and get rid of a slight whine and running a 2/0 power cable down the opposite side of the car from the RCAs. While I have things apart, should I upgrade to better RCAs? Would they make a difference?

(system is pioneer 3200bt, kenwood amp to infiniti components, CAB 1600.1 to CAB 12 Ultra)

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[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

some times cheap rcs are better actually.. but any rca can get whine, just try different set my stingers were like $15 on ebay, but name brand really don't matter..

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

Move your power wires away from the RCA's... That alone will make you golden but the better quality RCA's you run will have a better result. Preamp or line-drive the signal before you send it to the rear... Stamp out ALL that noise!.. Ask anyone...

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

I'd be more worried about the Pyle amp kit catching the car on fire.

It will NOT work for that amp.

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

The cheap way... EQS746 CLARION EQ 7 BAND EQUALIZER AUX. 7 VOLT SUB SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS PRE AMP | eBay ,.. There are others cheaper, but, anyone here will tell Ya'... something like this is not a bad investment!

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

The cheap way... EQS746 CLARION EQ 7 BAND EQUALIZER AUX. 7 VOLT SUB SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS PRE AMP | eBay ,.. There are others cheaper, but, anyone here will tell Ya'... something like this is not a bad investment!

That's actually not a good investment.

It's a mono EQ, it will do nothing to help match both sides of the car. If you have a 10db dip on one side of the car and have to cut the opposite side to match it up then you are cutting another 10db off the bad side. Which is the purpose of a EQ.

Most get these and turn them all up, serious clipping. Also it's a good chance to introduce noise.

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

Did I hear Pyle!.. Let me reread... Thank goodness I see at least CAB... Juice your signal... you won't be disappointed with that amp... " I run 2 strapped"... at 1 ohm you might need at least a battery, I did... PYLE!.. LOL!

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Yeah that amp kit isn't 4awg. It's CCA 8awg. Meaning it's to small for a 500 watt amp. It would have burned up if you put a proper fuse size for the CAB.

 

[slm9s]

Thanks guys.

I see people missed that i'm running 2/0 power cable.

And yes, they are on different sides of the car.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Thanks guys.
I see people missed that i'm running 2/0 power cable.

And yes, they are on different sides of the car.

I missed it at first. I almost called a fire trunk and sent them your way.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Thanks guys.
I see people missed that i'm running 2/0 power cable.

And yes, they are on different sides of the car.

OH u the 1 with the gto.. yeah i though u said different sides of car up top or i woulda said that.. u need at least 2ga for sure for cab,, u runing at 2 ohms right? let us know how that ultra sounds

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

Yes, I have read the thread... I see that even if others did not... look man, you could run balanced Zapco equipment if you like... $$$... I'm just sayin' something to boost the signal is not a bad idea... Audiocontrol 3.2 or similar is DEFINITELY in your future... that amp really puts out... Just set the gains correctly!

 

[slm9s]

OH u the 1 with the gto.. yeah i though u said different sides of car up top or i woulda said that.. u need at least 2ga for sure for cab,, u runing at 2 ohms right? let us know how that ultra sounds

Yeah, that's me. I'm trying to think of all the things I need to do while I have the car torn apart.

I'll let you know how it sounds.

I need to read up on how set the gains.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

I'd be more worried about the Pyle amp kit catching the car on fire.It will NOT work for that amp.

This x100

Dam cheap companies are winning buyers. You want a better quality amp kit, try one of these....Amp Installation Kits

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

This x100
Dam cheap companies are winning buyers. You want a better quality amp kit, try one of these....Amp Installation Kits

Truth... I have 2 CAB amps Skar subs and coax, ebay 250A alt and CCA wire...

Can't afford DD, SA or DC...