Running two a3000db(s)...few questions

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

I need to know what size power wire does the a3000db accept? Is it 1/0 gauge or 4gauge power and ground wires?

I need to add a fuse holder to each one of these amps since they do not come fused like an Orion 2500 would, correct?

In order to run two of these amps (each pushing 2 subs out of 4) do I connect the RCAs from the H/U to one and then from one a3000db run another set of RCAs to the other amp?

How about the remote?

I have never ran two mono block amps together so I am unsure about some things.

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[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

if they have an rca output then run use it. definately wanna use 1/0 gauge to each amp, and fuse the wire. not sure but each amp may have dual 4 gauge power and ground inputs. the remote wire you can just run to 1 amp, then to the other

 

[fosgate140 10+ year member]

do you have the manuals. if so it should state what gauge wire to use or atleast what it accepts

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

do you have the manuals. if so it should state what gauge wire to use or atleast what it accepts

Nope. Haven't ordered them yet and can't find the exact size wire online.

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

if they have an rca output then run use it. definately wanna use 1/0 gauge to each amp, and fuse the wire. not sure but each amp may have dual 4 gauge power and ground inputs. the remote wire you can just run to 1 amp, then to the other

OK so I would run the amp that is connected to the main RCAs (from the HU) connect that one from the HU to the RCA input and from that same amp run another set of RCAs from the amps RCA output to the other amps RCA input??

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

OK so I would run the amp that is connected to the main RCAs (from the HU) connect that one from the HU to the RCA input and from that same amp run another set of RCAs from the amps RCA output to the other amps RCA input??

i think lol. when you get the amps, see if they can be strapped

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

i think lol. when you get the amps, see if they can be strapped

LOL I know that was a little confusing. I'll post pics when I get them to see if the way I wired it, is correct.

 

[uicballin22 10+ year member]

they can be strapped... there's a cable similar to the bass knob cable that straps them and you set one to slave and one to master. It accepts 4 gauge power/ground wire so you gotta get reducers or distro block if you're running 0 gauge

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

they can be strapped... there's a cable similar to the bass knob cable that straps them and you set one to slave and one to master. It accepts 4 gauge power/ground wire so you gotta get reducers or distro block if you're running 0 gauge

OK thanks.
I don't want to strap the amps though guys. I have four DVC 4 subs so I will be running two to each amp to get a 1ohm load.

 

[soundstreamer 10+ year member]

i just tried stuffing kicker 1/0ga in one of my 3000dbs and it will fit with just a little trimming. there are rca in and outs on them and as mentioned before, you can use one as a master and one as a slave to gain level match.

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

i just tried stuffing kicker 1/0ga in one of my 3000dbs and it will fit with just a little trimming. there are rca in and outs on them and as mentioned before, you can use one as a master and one as a slave to gain level match.

I see...the amp takes though 4gauge wire though, correct. Four gauge power and ground is what is recommended? There is only one power and one ground, not two of each like the Orion 2500d, right?