Which amp kit do I need?

[dalegribs 10+ year member]

Looking at audiotechnix.com for an amp install kit.

Gonna be running a Infinity Kappa Five, 5 channel amp.

Hooking up some components for the front, coaxials for rear, and a single 10 or 12 sub woofer.

From what I have read, audio install places like to upcharge these kits, so I would really like to buy one online.

Thanks.

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[butterMilk 10+ year member]

How many watts will you be running? Do you have a aftermarket head unit? Or are you using a loc?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

A good 4ga Kit will work just fine for that amp without any issues.Whats your MAX budget for an amp kit?You may have to buy 2 sets of RCAs outside of a kit, or one set,depending on if you get a kit for a four ch,or 2ch amplifier

 

[dalegribs 10+ year member]

Will prob just be running the front and rears at 4ohms, 50 watt rms.

Sub channel at 2ohms, 300 watts rms.

Headunit is a JVC KD-X80BT.

I would like the keep the amp kit under the $50 range, so it looks like I could just buy the cheaper of this

4 GA Car Audio Amplifier Installation Kit by Audio Technix

and if need be buy additional RCA's correct?

The above linked doesn't list quantity of rca, anyone know if this is for a 2 channel or 4 channel?

-Edit- looking closer at the image, it appears that kit is for a four channel.

Also, what are the advantages of the more expensive kit. The more expensive kit is Oxygen Free Copper, and the cheaper is Copper Clad Aluminum.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Xscorpion PAK48 2R 4 Gauge Complete Power Dual Amplifier Amp Installation Kit | eBay

Decent amp kit, Xscorpion is made by Stinger,and good quality.You will need to look around and see what you can find for 2 more RCAs with this kit..Under $50 for a good wiring kit for 5 ch amplifier will not be found,you will have to up the budget just a bit

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Will prob just be running the front and rears at 4ohms, 50 watt rms.Sub channel at 2ohms, 300 watts rms.

Headunit is a JVC KD-X80BT.

I would like the keep the amp kit under the $50 range, so it looks like I could just buy the cheaper of this

4 GA Car Audio Amplifier Installation Kit by Audio Technix

and if need be buy additional RCA's correct?

The above linked doesn't list quantity of rca, anyone know if this is for a 2 channel or 4 channel?

-Edit- looking closer at the image, it appears that kit is for a four channel.

Also, what are the advantages of the more expensive kit. The more expensive kit is Oxygen Free Copper, and the cheaper is Copper Clad Aluminum.

Its for a 2ch amplifier.If not specified, the kits will only be a 2ch more than likely.Thats good wiring no doubt, but you will still need to buy 2 more sets of RCAs to run @5ch,OFC is a better made wire compared to the other

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

Will prob just be running the front and rears at 4ohms, 50 watt rms.Sub channel at 2ohms, 300 watts rms.

Headunit is a JVC KD-X80BT.

I would like the keep the amp kit under the $50 range, so it looks like I could just buy the cheaper of this

4 GA Car Audio Amplifier Installation Kit by Audio Technix

and if need be buy additional RCA's correct?

The above linked doesn't list quantity of rca, anyone know if this is for a 2 channel or 4 channel?

-Edit- looking closer at the image, it appears that kit is for a four channel.

Also, what are the advantages of the more expensive kit. The more expensive kit is Oxygen Free Copper, and the cheaper is Copper Clad Aluminum.

the best:

4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

Will prob just be running the front and rears at 4ohms, 50 watt rms.Sub channel at 2ohms, 300 watts rms.

Headunit is a JVC KD-X80BT.

I would like the keep the amp kit under the $50 range, so it looks like I could just buy the cheaper of this

4 GA Car Audio Amplifier Installation Kit by Audio Technix

and if need be buy additional RCA's correct?

The above linked doesn't list quantity of rca, anyone know if this is for a 2 channel or 4 channel?

-Edit- looking closer at the image, it appears that kit is for a four channel.

Also, what are the advantages of the more expensive kit. The more expensive kit is Oxygen Free Copper, and the cheaper is Copper Clad Aluminum.

The audio technix wire and kit is hard to beat ..i run all audio technix wire...if u can afford ofc go for it

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

Or the knukonceptz kit quackhead suggested..only kits id even look at

 

[dalegribs 10+ year member]

the best:4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

Ended up getting this, and an extra set of RCAs. Thanks!

 

[dalegribs 10+ year member]

woops, double post.

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

Ended up getting this, and an extra set of RCAs. Thanks!

I have never been disappointed with anything from Knu.

 

[dalegribs 10+ year member]

Just to follow up, the amp kit from knukonceptz.com was perfect. Came with everything I needed.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Just to follow up, the amp kit from knukonceptz.com was perfect. Came with everything I needed.

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[Exist_ential 10+ year member]

HOLY SHIT!!!!! Someone that reports back after being given advice. Kudos to you.