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Sep 10, 2006 | 05:21 PM

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StickyFingaz

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Generally speaking a multi-channel amp will be a/b, where mono amps will probably be d. Also it is pretty normal for your amp to get quite hot, that is why they need to be in a well ventilated area. Hot to the touch could very well be inside normal operating range.

Sep 10, 2006 | 05:31 PM

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ok i see.

thanks for all the help

would you recommend me uping the wiring to 4G or jus leave it at 8G?

Sep 10, 2006 | 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by StickyFingaz

Grab your phonebook and look up Industrial Supplies, or Welding Supplies. You can buy hi-flex welding cable for about 1/5 of what you would pay at some audio shops.

Not to rag on your gear, but i doubt that upgrading the wire will help cool down the amp much. Just curious, where is the amp mounted? Upgrading your wiring (eh.k.eh. the big 3) can't hurt and certainly will help if you decide to upgrade to more RMS later.

Also skip the 4 awg, and go straight for 0 awg, altough you will probably need a distribution block also to connect to your amp.

Not really worth it IMO, but if you are going to be upgrading in the future, it would be worth it, or if your on a tight budget, would just go with 4awg, doing big 3 won't really do much for you with that amp.

Sep 10, 2006 | 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by elroy

ok i see.

thanks for all the help

would you recommend me uping the wiring to 4G or jus leave it at 8G?

i'd say try the 4awg, only because you its getting so hot, I think 8awg is only good up to 300-500W

Sep 10, 2006 | 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by elroy

this is hte beginning of me getting into audio, as time goes on, i plan on getting more or better.

If you are considering upgrading in the future IMO you should go with 0awg. Do it once, do it right. The price difference will be negligable if you are buying from an idustrial supplier, and there is nothing but benifits, IMO...

Sep 10, 2006 | 07:23 PM

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thanks for all the help again

as for going bigger and louder, it wont be for a couple of years as ill be going to university next few years so i probably wont be driving there.

Sep 10, 2006 | 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by StickyFingaz

stinky fingers is right. go with the zero. you can pick it up cheap at princess auto. do it right the first time........save money and time in the long run.

speaking from experience of wasting time and money................

Sep 10, 2006 | 10:23 PM

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anyone have experience with GM batteries where its not actuall terminals but bolts that screw into the side. (chevy Venture, 99'), any idea how i can get 4G or 0G wire to connect to it? Im not sure, but do they make eyelet connectors for 4/0G wiring?

thanks