wiring amp in 1/0 gauge

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

i would think a reducer would have more resistance than shaving the wire

I actually thought the same thing, but I don't know that for sure and didn't think it needed to be said to make the point.

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

true enough.

 

[Foote 10+ year member]

ok thanks guys...I guess Ima go with reducers...SO um...do i need to buy 1/0 to 4 gauge reducers and 4 gauge spade terminals? Or just the reducer? I mean...does the reducer just connect directly to the amp or do i still need the spades? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Thanks tons for help.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

the amp doesn't have set screw type connections? I haven't seen many amps that require 1/0 (or even 4) that are spade type power connections.

what amp are you working with?

 

[Foote 10+ year member]

the amp doesn't have set screw type connections? I haven't seen many amps that require 1/0 (or even 4) that are spade type power connections.what amp are you working with?

I dont really understand your question...But its a kicker z 1500.1. Um..i was just basicly wondering is if I get the reducers...will I also need spade terminals? Or do the reducers connect to the amp themselves?

 

[PSturmer 10+ year member]

i just would give the wire a haircut.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

I dont really understand your question...But its a kicker z 1500.1. Um..i was just basicly wondering is if I get the reducers...will I also need spade terminals? Or do the reducers connect to the amp themselves?

This is the zx1500.1?

according to the manual you don't even need the reducers. 1/0 should connect directly to the amp. It's a SET SCREW type connection - it's just a copper/brass collar with an allen screw in the side. Look it up at sonicelectronix.com, there's a great hi-res picture of the power wire connections.

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

This is the zx1500.1?according to the manual you don't even need the reducers. 1/0 should connect directly to the amp. It's a SET SCREW type connection - it's just a copper/brass collar with an allen screw in the side. Look it up at sonicelectronix.com, there's a great hi-res picture of the power wire connections.

it depends on what brand wire you go with, even with those 1/0 connections.

my kx2500 will accept my kicker 1/0 kind of easily. however the knukonceptz wire i have needs to be trimmed down quite a bit to fit in right. both are 1/0 but the knu uses more wire to make up for less copper. its called 1/0 but its a bit bigger

only ran into that problem with the knu wiring though.

 

[Foote 10+ year member]

This is the zx1500.1?according to the manual you don't even need the reducers. 1/0 should connect directly to the amp. It's a SET SCREW type connection - it's just a copper/brass collar with an allen screw in the side. Look it up at sonicelectronix.com, there's a great hi-res picture of the power wire connections.

ya a friend of mine recently pointed that out to me. But good looking out! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Ya, this should save me a lot of trouble //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

ya a friend of mine recently pointed that out to me. But good looking out! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
Ya, this should save me a lot of trouble //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

at least you got the kicker wire. it will fit a ton easier than trying to make the knu go in.