Stereo wiring (recommendations on connetors, tips)

[nutshellml]

I am wiring up my stereo system (4 infinity speakers, kicker amp, sub enclosure) and want to do it 'right' what type of connectors do you recommend for the power / ground (gold plated? etc) also what is the best way to wire the speakers to the head unit (twist and heat shrink? Tape? solder?)

I am using 4 gauge from the amp to the 12V+ and ground, those crimpers are really $$$ any alternatives recommended??

Any other general tips you recommend would be great!

Thanks!

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[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

solder is nice if u keep the stuff for some time. heat shrink works well 2. take your time and dont put stuff back orless u know your deck speakers all work. test run

 

[nutshellml]

what about butt connectors? or the twist caps?

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

You shouldn't need any connectors for your power and ground wires. Should go straight from your battery terminals (through a fuse) and into your amp's terminals.

As far as the other smaller stuff, twisting, soldering, and heatshrinking is the best way to ensure a good connection and prevent degrading over time. Some electrical tape has a tendency to unwrap over time.

 

[nutshellml]

You shouldn't need any connectors for your power and ground wires. Should go straight from your battery terminals (through a fuse) and into your amp's terminals.

Don't you need connectors on the amp side? I'm using a Kicker MX700.5 and from the looks of the pictures

i'll need conectors (gold plated) for the speakers, 12v+, and negative? correct??? also connector on the battery side of the 12v+ to put into the battery (after my inline fuse)

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[wesl56 10+ year member]

use spade connectors for those types of things

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productMaster.cfm?StartRow=31&Category=Installation%20Accessories#

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

ah yes for that amp I guess you would. Every amp I've owned has had set screw terminals, you just have to strip the wire back, stick it in, and tighten the screw.