First Time Build. Help on wiring/box dimensions.

[wavedoe 10+ year member]

Yes I went mainstream with the brands, but I'm not going thru the hassle of returning anything now unless I have to, I'll just upgrade as time goes by. Everything's here except for the box. I just need help on everything needed to install. (distro blocks, 1/0 gauge fuses, etc.)

After research, I think I have to run two 1/0 gauge runs of power & ground wire to a distro block, which will then split off into (4) 4 ga wires. Before being connected to the battery, I'll have 2 inline fuse holders(?) with fuses for each power wire? I will be upgrading the big 3.

Probably going with knukonceptz wire. Also need RCA reccomendations, and that's it?

Misc. Questions:

-Does everyone usually use the stock speaker wire that came with the component set or do they upgrade it?

-What gauge of speaker wire should I use for the subwoofers?

-Crimp or Solder?

-Is an extra battery needed or should I just buy an optima yellowtop for the front?

-Any places I can order a box online/here?

Thanks for the input.

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[wavedoe 10+ year member]

bump..............