Do RCA cables make a difference and fuse size

[Propimp 10+ year member]

Oh God, you're WRONG.So, damn, wrong.

The fuse isn't to protect the amps, it's to protect the wire so that it doesn't catch on fire. When the fuse blows, that means the wire had too many amps running through it and was at risk of catching on fire.

For 0/1 AWG, I'd use a 300A fuse.

You fuse based on the wire, not based on the amps.

Don't post if you don't know what you're talking about.

For the utmost safety, you fuse the wire after the distribution block, for the same reason you fuse the main wire going back... incase there's a surge of amps, your wire won't catch on fire. A fused distribution block does the same thing. If you're going from 0/1 gauge to 4-AWG, you put a fuse the proper size for 4AWG (don't know the # ATM) at the fused distribution block, so you don't have to put an inline fuse for that wire.

And OP: High-end RCA cables supposedly make a difference, although most people with untrained ears won't be able to hear it. I've run cheap-o Radioshack RCA cables in every install I've ever done, and it sounds perfect. The difference in each RCA is based on the material the actual plug is made of, the size and material of the wire on the inside of the wire, and the shield around the wire. (The nicer / thicker the material, the more expensive.)

If you are just running a modest set-up, just stay with your RCA's.

you my friend are a tard.... and //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif I have only 1 fuse under my hood.... none on the amps, just wanted to inform you. Because I know you'll have something to say //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif That and I'm bored at work.

 

[coyote_5 10+ year member]

please STFU and GTFO you are the wrong one, the fuse is to protect the amp, wires, car, everything, you base your fusing on your amp =/.... sad, very sad in deed. you are saying his amp use to use a 60 amp fuse, so now he's upgrading to 1/0 but using the same amp so now he should put a 300 amp for a 60 amp job wow your a noob. the lower the fuse rating the better, closer to the amp draw sp something goes wrong with the amp, but since the amp only draws less the 60 the fuse wont blow and itll ruin your amp, blow your subs etc

source? Everything I've ever read says you're fusing for the wire so it doesn't burn. The amps have internal fuses to protect them. Please explain how the amp will draw more than it's internal fusing will allow and ruin the amp and blow your sub. I'm serious, if I'm wrong I need to know!! lol

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

Oh God, you're WRONG.So, damn, wrong.

I'm right, and since you clearly need someone to spell it out for you...

The fuse isn't to protect the amps, it's to protect the wire so that it doesn't catch on fire.

Ultimately, yes, but to go beyond that requires a WEEE bit of independent thnking.

When the fuse blows, that means the wire had too many amps running through it and was at risk of catching on fire.

Oh my god, you're a fawking genius.

You fuse based on the wire, not based on the amps.

Don't post if you don't know what you're talking about.

Having big wire in no way REQUIRES the user to fuse it at the maximum. It is pointless if the amps require no where near the max. Fusing at something closer to what the amps need is just one more measure of protection.

Your way is fine, my way is better. Don't post if YOU don't know what YOU'RE talking about. It's never a good idea to try to punk people out when you're working with such limited brain power.

source? Everything I've ever read says you're fusing for the wire so it doesn't burn. The amps have internal fuses to protect them. Please explain how the amp will draw more than it's internal fusing will allow and ruin the amp and blow your sub. I'm serious, if I'm wrong I need to know!! lol

The source is brain cells.

Fuse the wire to its limit even though you don't need to. It's not WRONG, it's just not needed.

I don't personally care one way or the other, but IDSkot's arrogance just motivated me to reply.

 

[Proximity 10+ year member]

Fusing the wire is to protect the wire/car, it doesn't really have anything to do with the amp. But if your amp is drawing 100 amps then a 100amp fuse will be fine and there isn't really a need to get a 300amp fuse for 1/0 for example, but either will work, either way is right. a 100 amp fuse will protect 1/0 wire just as well as a 300 amp fuse.

Personally for my 1/0 I just go ahead and get the 300 amp fuse for sake of potential upgrades, but either way will work.

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[Proximity 10+ year member]

And I've never noticed a difference between "shitty" RCAs and "good" ones, but that's just me (and I've never done super SQ stuff or anything high end..yet, so it might have an affect. that's just my experience). I prefer the kicker RCAs only because they're sexy and have the hyperflex stuff.

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

I use monoprice premium RCA's FTW...

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[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=2866&seq=1&format=2

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[CadillacMatt 10+ year member]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=2866&seq=1&format=2
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D@mn that's a good price. Even the Scosche's I bought were about $11 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

D@mn that's a good price. Even the Scosche's I bought were about $11 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

And they are quality, well built RCA's with premium connectors...

I love mine...

nG