Good 4 channel RCA's?

[myron 10+ year member]

I recently had some stuff installed, and they hooked up the 4 channel amp with 2 seperate sets of 2 channel rca's. I really would like to replace those with a good set of 4 channel rca's. Here is what I am running:

Head unit: Pioneer DEH-P7800MP

Amp: Infinity REF7541A

Front Stage: Alpine SPR-17LS

Rear Stage: Alpine SPR-69LP

The amp is mounted under the front passenger seat, and the head unit is mounted in the dash, so I cannot imagine much more than 7 feet of rca could be needed.

What set of channel rca's would you guys suggest? Any links to where good deals could be had for them online?

Your help is much appreciated.....

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[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

KnuKonceptz Karma Kable comes in 4 channel versions.

1m $10.99

2m $12.99

6m $19.99

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productMaster.cfm?category=Karma%20RCA%20Kables

 

[myron 10+ year member]

having trouble deciding between the 2 and 6 meter cable. 2 would probably do it, 6 would definitly have slack. is there any problem with having slack?

 

[ssj2xxgotenxx 10+ year member]

having trouble deciding between the 2 and 6 meter cable. 2 would probably do it, 6 would definitly have slack. is there any problem with having slack?

What kind of car, and where will the amplifier be located?

 

[SBLAZER]

kickerrrrrrrrr

that is all

 

[rtillaree 10+ year member]

i use kicker s type for mine, seem to work well...i like them alot...

 

[myron 10+ year member]

What kind of car, and where will the amplifier be located?

it is a '97 toyota camry. the head unit is in the dash, and the amp is located under the front passenger seat. trying to decide between the 2 meter or 6 meter cable. the 2 meter may be just about right, but the 6 meter would be more than enough. the 6 meter would have slack though, wondering if that is bad if it is bundled.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Don't bundle it too tight and it won't matter. I have to ask, why bother though?

 

[myron 10+ year member]

Don't bundle it too tight and it won't matter. I have to ask, why bother though?

why bother with what exactly? if you mean replacing the two 2 channel rca's with one 4 channel rca, it is because i was under the impression that running two 2 channel rca's down the same path can introduce noise, whereas the 4 channel rca's are wrapped in a way that eliminates this. correct me if i am wrong.....

also, so far people have recomended the kicker rca's ($59.99) and the KnuKonceptz Karma Kable rca's ($12.99 or $19.99). that is a huge difference in price. are the kicker cables really that much better? is the karma cable a quality rca?

do people think i should even bother doing this switch?

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

Noise? You're kidding right? Are you getting any noise right now? No? Then why mess with something that isn't broke? There is not enough current in an RCA to induce noise in another one and any basic shielded RCA is going to be immune to the type of radiated noise in a car environment anyway. The reason for running a 4 channel RCA vs. a pair of 2 channel is convenience during install. Since they're already run don't worry about it.

 

[the727kid 10+ year member]

I got some real nice never opened STinger Helix triple shielded 4 channel ones laying around I'll sell to ya for $30 shipped.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Noise? You're kidding right? Are you getting any noise right now? No? Then why mess with something that isn't broke? There is not enough current in an RCA to induce noise in another one and any basic shielded RCA is going to be immune to the type of radiated noise in a car environment anyway. The reason for running a 4 channel RCA vs. a pair of 2 channel is convenience during install. Since they're already run don't worry about it.

^^^what he said. Don't fix what isn't broken. Spend your $$$ on something that WILL make a difference.