Is this wiring alright for my Orion400.2 and SLCs?

[Captain_Ahab 5,000+ posts]

Ok.. .The best installer around here actually works for Circuit City... Today I went to talk to him about installing my Orion400.2 and Rainbow SLCs but he wasnt there.. I talked to another guy and I got quoted $54 to install the components, $60 for the amp, $50 for Tsunami RCA Cables, and $50 for a Tsuname 8 guage wiring kite.... It may be high, but I am definitely willing to pay the $114 for the installation after seeing this guys work and hearing his references.. However, I do not like having to spend $100 on the wiring..

I ran to Wal-Mart and found an 8-guage wiring kit for $26.. I had read before Wal-Marts amp kits are alright.. the kit came with RCA cables, but I decided they probably are crap.. So i went to Best Buy and bought some Fosgate Twister RCA cables for $22.. They had some $50 Fosgate cables too, but i didnt know if its worth it or not..

My question is, will my 8-guage wiring kite from Wal-Mart and the Fosgate Rca cables be alright for my Orion400.2 and SLCs?? Could I really be able to tell a difference with the $50 RCAs?>? What would yall do in this situation?

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[azbass 5,000+ posts]

you get what you pay for.

 

[yacoub 10+ year member]

unless the brand name is Monster, then you've overpaid.

 

[Captain_Ahab 5,000+ posts]

Does a 1-channel RCA work for a 2-channel amp?? I just realized that those $50 RCAs were 2-channel... IM confused!

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

what?

most RCAs your going to buy for caraudio are going to be 2ch, ive rarely seen a mono rca

 

[Captain_Ahab 5,000+ posts]

Blah.. I guess mine are 2-channel then.. Just noticed that on the package of the $50 RCAs it stated 2-channel and on mine it doesnt... But there are 2 cords.. I feel like an idiot..

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

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[squeak12 10+ year member]

Are you planning on doing this yourself or taking stuff to him to install? Also is he installing this in his time, or at the store?