Power Wire - Red + Black

[cbuts 10+ year member]

im going to be adding 2 batteries in the trunk soon, so im going to be doing 3 runs of negative, and 3 runs of positive, im told i need about 100 Ft for my 06 malibu. im just wondering what is good wire for a good price? and is there anything good on ebay? im thinking ill use 50ft black and 50 ft red for positive and negative confusions lol, i seen audiopipe wire is a good price, although im not sure how good it is, do people usually use tubing when doing this kind of operation aswell under the carpet?

thanks

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[cbuts 10+ year member]

Ahh what to choose lol

 

[cbuts 10+ year member]

Strand count is barely over 1000 sky high is 5278. Looks like 4 gauge wire. I wouldn't use it

I've been told cca will work just great for up to atleast 7k rms so I'm thinking its what ill use as its 100$ less per spool. Now I just need a good brand to buy

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I've been told cca will work just great for up to atleast 7k rms so I'm thinking its what ill use as its 100$ less per spool. Now I just need a good brand to buy

You have wrong info here bud. I wouldn't use cca wire for any power over 2400 rms Unless you like buying new amps and subs frequently. I already told you as far as what wire.and so has many others But your not listening. If to are planning in 3000 rms or more then ofc wire period

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I've been told cca will work just great for up to atleast 7k rms so I'm thinking its what ill use as its 100$ less per spool. Now I just need a good brand to buy

You have wrong info here bud. I wouldn't use cca wire for any power over 2400 rms Unless you like buying new amps and subs frequently. I already told you as far as what wire.and so has many others But your not listening. If to are planning in 3000 rms or more then ofc wire period

 

[SounDrive Pro Seller]

I've been told cca will work just great for up to atleast 7k rms so I'm thinking its what ill use as its 100$ less per spool. Now I just need a good brand to buy

Since you're doing 3 runs of positive and 3 runs of negative CCA will be more than enough. I've personally got 100' of the Execution audio stuff coming, it's the same as AudioTechnix and has a good price to performance ratio

 

[SounDrive Pro Seller]

I've been told cca will work just great for up to atleast 7k rms so I'm thinking its what ill use as its 100$ less per spool. Now I just need a good brand to buy

Since you're doing 3 runs of positive and 3 runs of negative CCA will be more than enough. I've personally got 100' of the Execution audio stuff coming, it's the same as AudioTechnix and has a good price to performance ratio

 

[GLN305 10+ year member]

I'm currently using this wire in 1/0, 4 gauge and 6 gauge. It is as flexible or more than most car audio brands and works well. I won't bother with anything other than Excelene in the future.

That looks to be a good price.. is this good wire @mylows ;
I'd like to save money if possible

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

i am not saying anyone is wrong here, Im in no way recommending the OP to do this but i my self have 4 runs of install bay 1/0 CCA( 

i myself dont see any problem with OP using CCA for 3k+ as long as he runs multiple runs. just my .2

 

[rfluvinmf 10+ year member]

ROYAL EXCELENE WELDING CABLE

I used this wire to do my big 3 and run my amps. Go with 2/0, which is equivalent to car audio 1/0, you will be just fine.

 

[cbuts 10+ year member]

i am not saying anyone is wrong here, Im in no way recommending the OP to do this but i my self have 4 runs of install bay 1/0 CCA( 

i myself dont see any problem with OP using CCA for 3k+ as long as he runs multiple runs. just my .2

 

so many opinions .. lol, theres a huge difference in price for the 100 Ft i need, i want to run 4-5k subs and 1-2k speakers, rms. so ill be doing 3 runs, 3 pos and 3 neg to 2 batteries in trunk

 

[cthedinger 10+ year member]

Since you're doing 3 runs of positive and 3 runs of negative CCA will be more than enough. I've personally got 100' of the Execution audio stuff coming, it's the same as AudioTechnix and has a good price to performance ratio

The Execution Audio wire also has a nicer jacket on it than the AT.

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

so many opinions .. lol, theres a huge difference in price for the 100 Ft i need, i want to run 4-5k subs and 1-2k speakers, rms. so ill be doing 3 runs, 3 pos and 3 neg to 2 batteries in trunk

I ran 3.5k before on my cheap wire. 4 runs, 2 pos & 2 neg and did fine no issue or excessive voltage drop