Wires, Wires, Wires!

[kbkid 10+ year member]

I will be installing my system soon and I have no clue what all types of wiring I am going to need. I have a 1997 Ford Explorer and I will need to hook up the following:

Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP

(2) Resonant Engineering 15" SEs

Orion 1200d amp

Orion 4004 amp

Rainbow SLC series comps.

What will I need to hook all of this up and how much of each will I need? Also, where would you guys suggest me buying from?

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[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

Your going to need probably 1/0 awg for the main power line. Then it will go to a fused distro, which will split it to two 4 awg power lines to the amps. You weill need two sets of rca's (mains amp and sub amp), you will need about 50ft of speaker wire (12-16 awg). You need a main power fuse (200amp anl style). you will need anywhere from 15-20ft of 1/0 wiring, which will provide your main power line. you also need about 10 ft of 4awg for your split power lines and ground lines. your also going to need assorted connectors, crimps and spades. you will also need a wiring harness to interface your deck to your car.

If you wish I can build you a kit for a reasonable price through my company and include everything you will need. PM if you would like to do this.

 

[kbkid 10+ year member]

Shew. Thats alot it seems like. How much do you think it will cost for all of this wiring? Is KnuKonceptz or Stinger pretty cheap or what?

 

[ANeonRider 10+ year member]

Use welding cable for the main power.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

you can get your power cable here: http://stores.ebay.com/Genuine-Cable-and-Power_Welding-and-Battery-Cable_W0QQssPageNameZVIStoreHeaderLinksQQtZkm knukonceptz has decent rca's and can't be beat for $13. you can also get all you connecters speaker wire and fuse holder at knukonceptz.