I really need help finding wires to use.

[tmartz]

I plan on installing my system myself and need to know all the wires i will need and what guages. I need all the wires that are used if i brought it somewhere to get installed. I am also installing a touchscreen headunit, i dont know if that makes a difference. Please help!

I have a 12 inch Alpine Type R sub @ 4ohms

Power Range: 1800 Watts

RMS Power Handling: 600 Watts

Peak Power Handling: 1800 Watts

My amp is the Alpine MRX-M100

Max Power: 1900W

Per channel into 4 Ohms: 600W x 1 (@14.4V Ƈ% THD+N, 20Hz - 200Hz)

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[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

What vc configuration is on rge woofer? You'll need 4gauge ground and power, remote wire, RCAs, speaker wire and a fuse and holder.

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

I'd suggest contacting https://www.knukonceptz.com/ with your setup and they can tell you what is needed. From there, you can weigh out your options. The one thing I would warn against is super cheap kits that seem too good to be true, as they often are. Compare wires and check thickness of actual wire vs. the insulation:

https://www.knukonceptz.com/kitreview.cfm

 

[kramer_212 10+ year member]

Sacs got u

 

[tmartz]

Im a newb when it comes to this stuff, what is vc config and where can i find that. Specs to my sub below. Also how much of this wire do I need, What are some good brands to buy?

Features and Specification

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Handling

CEA-2031 Power Rating: 600 Watts

Power Range: 1800 Watts

RMS Power Handling: 600 Watts

Peak Power Handling: 1800 Watts

Dimensions

Mounting Depth: 162mm (6-3/8'')

Mounting Diameter: 275mm (10-13/16'')

Displacement: 0.100ft^3

Added Volume: 0.090ft^3

General

Frequency Response: 23-400Hz

FEATURES

Diaphram

Material: KevlarA? Reinforced Pulp Fiber

Design: 2-Piece Structural Parabolic w/ H.A.M.R Surround (Patent Pending)

Surround

Material: Injected Molded SantopreneA?

Design: High Amplitude Multi-Roll

Spider

Material: NomexA?

Design: Progressive

Voice Coil

Material: 180A? High Temp Wire on Spiral Cut Aluminum Former

Design: 65mm 4-Layer Dual Voice Coil

 

[tmartz]

Are there install kits that will have all the wires i need in one. Will i save money if i just pay for everything if i have it installed at bestbuy?

 

[accuab 10+ year member]

At the bottom of the specs you listed, it shows that you have a dual voice coil. If you get an amp kit from someone, it will cost a little more but should have everything you need.

4 gauge amplifier installation kit This is the KCA kit from knukonceptz that is CCA wire.

4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit This one has the Kolossus Fleks wire which is OFC wire.

 

[tmartz]

Yes but are those good quality wires, what is better OFC, Or CCA wire. I heard it is better to spend a little more money and get good quality wire?

 

[accuab 10+ year member]

You will see knukonceptz recommended a lot here. And the OFC wire is recommended. That is why the CCA is 26 while the OFC kit is 52.

Read this and choose for yourself. https://www.knukonceptz.com/kitreview.cfm

 

[tmartz]

Thanks for the help, im most likely going to order the OFC kit from that site.

 

[tmartz]

Actully how much of a difference is there between the two wires?

 

[accuab 10+ year member]

OFC has a higher current transfer because it has the least resistance. CCA = copper clad aluminum so it it aluminum with a copper outside. Aluminum has a greater resistance than copper. If I were going the CCA route, I would get a larger size wire than what is recommended for the amp. Your amp calls for 4 awg wire. I'm not honestly sure of the exact differences between current transfer between the two. I was in this same boat long ago and the cheaper price was appealing with the CCA but I went OFC for peace of mind. Skimping on wiring will only lead to bad end results. But many will say CCA is fine as long as you're not running a crazy amount of watts.