Streetwires question

[Opiate117 10+ year member]

any reason to go with something like streetwires instead of knu?

also, how many feet do you think I'll need for the big 3 in an 06 camry

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

Your welcome. And sorry to get off topic there. I've had both StreetWires and Knu. I'm happy with the StreetWires wire I've used in the past and, as I've said, I have some more waiting to go into my car. I was not happy with the Knu stuff I got, but honestly, it was probably the cheapest stuff they have/had. The 4 gauge kit was like $30 shipped, and that included the RCAs and all the hardware for a mono amp. I'm sure if you went with their OFC, you'd be happy with it.

 

[Opiate117 10+ year member]

Thank you, there prices are rather cheap in comparison to many others.

 

[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

lol, I love how everyone complains about the flexibility of their wire...I don't wanna hear shit until you go to Lowes and buy some 4 gauge. I used their wire for my first system and I swear to god I bet that wire had about 12 strands in it (where good 4 gauge has thousands of strands). That stuff was so stiff you literally had to take it out and bend it into the shape you wanted it before installing it...It was like trying to bend a really thick metal coat hanger.

i know what you mean. where i work i make battery cables daily for farmers and stuff. so the cable we use is like 2/0 with 20 strands. hard as hell to work with.

 

[Ninesvnsicks 10+ year member]

any cable brand recommendations?

I just bought 25ft of Radnor #1 welding cable pure copper for $50 it's a little smaller then 1/0 guage and still holds 300 amps it's the most flexible wire i've dealt with as far as power cable goes I love it so far. I got it from the local airgas you can see if you have one locally at Airgas.com - Gas, Welding, Safety Supply.