What gauge do I need?

[JFossTheBoss 10+ year member]

Hey guys. I just got a Nakamichi PA-1500 amp and two Phoenix Gold RSdC-104s.

Amp:

http://www.woofersetc.com/p8138/PA1500--Nakamichi-1-Ch-1200-Watt-Power-Amplifier.htm

Subs:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_18824_Phoenix+Gold+RSdC104+-RSdC+104-.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=froogle

What gauge amp kit should I get, and what gauge speaker wire would be best? I was thinking ...

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Product.display&product_id=6834

and

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KLE12BL

Should I go thicker or will this do? Is there a better kit/wire I could get for the same or less $?

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[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

The speaker wire would work fine. I would suggest spending the extra $20 and getting 1/0 though. Although the 4GA kit you showed should work just fine too.

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KFX-PK0

Or Save around $20, and buy this 4GA kit from Knu.

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KOL-AK4

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

those will work if that is the only amp you will run. if you get more power later then upgrade to 1/0

 

[JFossTheBoss 10+ year member]

I found that kit I originally posted for $50

http://www.darvex.net/Stinger-4-Gauge-1400-Watts-Amplifier/M/B001F6M0WY.htm

The 0 gauge is a little more expensive than I'd like to spend, but if it will make a difference I will. I would like to get the most out of my system while trying to save as much as I can.

That other 4 gauge kit from knu is out of stock.

If I upgrade my door speakers and such and got another amp. Would I have to upgrade this kit, wouldn't I just get another kit for that amp? I'm not looking to upgrade any more yet, but possibly in the future.

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

i have 1 guage IB brand kits for 75 plus shipping

17Ft 15.5mm blue power cable with 3/8" ring terminal

8Ft 9.5mm blue power cable

2 x 17Ft. clear RCA cables

20Ft. clear blue remote turn on wire

ANL fuse holder +250 AMP fuse

ANL Fuse power distribution block +2pcs 100 amp fuse

battery terminal

power distribution block

2x bright nickel ring terminals

2x18-22GA butt connectors

4x Bright nickel spade terminals

10x self -tapping screws

10x 6" cable ties

grommets

look how many anl holders and fuses ect it has //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif thats over 75 in value all by itself //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[modskwod 10+ year member]

I found that kit I originally posted for $50http://www.darvex.net/Stinger-4-Gauge-1400-Watts-Amplifier/M/B001F6M0WY.htm

The 0 gauge is a little more expensive than I'd like to spend, but if it will make a difference I will. I would like to get the most out of my system while trying to save as much as I can.

That other 4 gauge kit from knu is out of stock.

If I upgrade my door speakers and such and got another amp. Would I have to upgrade this kit, wouldn't I just get another kit for that amp? I'm not looking to upgrade any more yet, but possibly in the future.

I have that exact kit, and it's very good four gauge. It's bigger in size and strand count than the welding wire at my local NAPA.

 

[JFossTheBoss 10+ year member]

Alright, so were down to the 4 gauge Stinger kit (cheapest), IB 0 gauge and knu 0 guage. What do you suggest?

Also if I went with the knu, what size fuse would I get? They have 90-300A.

Here I found the IB kit for only $60, just about the same as the Stinger 4 gauge. Is the quality good? I read the stinger has pretty good quality compared to other cheap kits. Also this kit is a dual amp kit, it can be used for a single amp though right? And I'd be able to save the rest for if I did get another amp?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220495650499&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WXI7&GUID=838e626d11e0a09c1685c6c5ffe35494&itemid=220495650499&ff4=263602_263622

 

[Vince Offer 10+ year member]

Honestly, I think that 0 gauge is overkill on this, but overkill doesn't hurt when it comes to your electrical. If the IB 0 gauge is true 1/0, then buy it. It's more expensive, but it leaves headroom for when the time comes that you decide you want a bigger amp.

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

Honestly, I think that 0 gauge is overkill on this, but overkill doesn't hurt when it comes to your electrical. If the IB 0 gauge is true 1/0, then buy it. It's more expensive, but it leaves headroom for when the time comes that you decide you want a bigger amp.

this, believe slap nuts

 

[JFossTheBoss 10+ year member]

this, believe slap nuts

What?

And the kit is the same price, so even if it is a bit thin it should be thicker than 4 gauge. And theres a guy on here with each kit that say they are good. That is the Stinger 4 gauge vs. the IB 0 gauge. All the parts for each are decent quality? Not gonna break when I try to install it?

 

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

Alright, so were down to the 4 gauge Stinger kit (cheapest), IB 0 gauge and knu 0 guage. What do you suggest?Also if I went with the knu, what size fuse would I get? They have 90-300A.

Here I found the IB kit for only $60, just about the same as the Stinger 4 gauge. Is the quality good? I read the stinger has pretty good quality compared to other cheap kits. Also this kit is a dual amp kit, it can be used for a single amp though right? And I'd be able to save the rest for if I did get another amp?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220495650499&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WXI7&GUID=838e626d11e0a09c1685c6c5ffe35494&itemid=220495650499&ff4=263602_263622

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KOL-AK4

This kit is the cheapest. (4GA) But the Metra kit would be my choice, since it's nearly the same price for thicker wire.

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

the ib is stinger lolz they are the same parts inside as far as holders ect the 0 guage is really 1 guage not 1/0 if ebay has it for 60 plus shipping i will do 70 shipped it is good stuff PSI uses the ib brand 8 guage for their leads //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[BeAlLsTaR13 10+ year member]

Ygpm

 

[JFossTheBoss 10+ year member]

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KOL-AK4
This kit is the cheapest. (4GA) But the Metra kit would be my choice, since it's nearly the same price for thicker wire.

That knu kit is out of stock.

The Metra IB kit is $55 shipped on ebay, so I'm most likely gonna do that unless somebody thinks otherwise.

 

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

the ib is stinger lolz they are the same parts inside as far as holders ect the 0 guage is really 1 guage not 1/0 if ebay has it for 60 plus shipping i will do 70 shipped it is good stuff PSI uses the ib brand 8 guage for their leads //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

It's actually $56 shipped from eBay. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif