New Amp - Need some pointers.
10-31-2006, 10:51 PM
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New Amp - Need some pointers.
Hey guys I just got my amp in today (Sony Xplod XM Gtx-2200 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001YEYKM/ref=olp_product_details/002-2487364-5617645?ie=UTF8&seller=).
Anyways I was wondering what kind of wiring you guys would recommend for it and if anyone could point me towards some good priced amp kits on the net. Also if anyone knows any good places in Ottawa to get wiring and/or installations done let me know please...
Thanks!
Anyways I was wondering what kind of wiring you guys would recommend for it and if anyone could point me towards some good priced amp kits on the net. Also if anyone knows any good places in Ottawa to get wiring and/or installations done let me know please...
Thanks!
10-31-2006, 11:14 PM
#2
One of the site vendors, SmartASS is having a wiring sale right now. Here is the link, Steve is a great guy check his iTrader feedback.
11-02-2006, 05:19 AM
#7
for only 500 watts, 8 AWG would be fine, but if you add more power into the mix, then you'll have to upgrade the wiring as well. it depends on your long term goals for the system. if in 6 months or a year you will be adding more power, more subs, or another amp, then you will run into problems. so I'd say get the biggest you can afford, within reason of course, a 0 awg kit can be had for under 150, and install with a 4 awg kit should be the same as a 0 awg kit, so the only thing you need to ask yourself is what you want the system to be able to handle, now, and later...
Mark
Mark
11-02-2006, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SQ Civic
so the only thing you need to ask yourself is what you want the system to be able to handle, now, and later...
Mark
Mark
P.s. Has anyone here bought an amp wiring kit from the vendor 'smartass'...just wanting to know your experience with the wiring and any other feedback you might have.
Thanks!
11-02-2006, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SQ Civic
for only 500 watts, 8 AWG would be fine, but if you add more power into the mix, then you'll have to upgrade the wiring as well. it depends on your long term goals for the system. if in 6 months or a year you will be adding more power, more subs, or another amp, then you will run into problems. so I'd say get the biggest you can afford, within reason of course, a 0 awg kit can be had for under 150, and install with a 4 awg kit should be the same as a 0 awg kit, so the only thing you need to ask yourself is what you want the system to be able to handle, now, and later...
Mark
Mark
11-02-2006, 05:47 PM
#10
Originally Posted by sens9000
Just out of curiousity does using a 0 gauge vs a 4 gauge for the same amp actually make a noticeable difference (b/c the 4 gauge should handle the amp more that adequetly)?
Mark
