Wireing Needed ...
04-26-2005, 08:15 PM
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Okay, ill throw it right out there, im a n00b at this [img]tongue.gif[/img] but i wanna do it right. Im currently working with the following ..
1 Sony CDX-M850MP hu CDX-M850MP Information
2 12" MA120XE subs in a closed box 120XE Info
1 RF Power H360.2 2Channel amp H360.2 Amp Info
and the rest are just stock speakers
Everything is going into an accord. I just need to know what wires i have to buy, and ill take it from there. Someone recomended a 4gage amp kit, but im sure more wires will be needed other than what comes in that kit. Maybe im wrong, maybe im right. All i have in terms of wires is the harness for the deck. If anyone could give a little insight to what i need here, that would be great, thx.
1 Sony CDX-M850MP hu CDX-M850MP Information
2 12" MA120XE subs in a closed box 120XE Info
1 RF Power H360.2 2Channel amp H360.2 Amp Info
and the rest are just stock speakers
Everything is going into an accord. I just need to know what wires i have to buy, and ill take it from there. Someone recomended a 4gage amp kit, but im sure more wires will be needed other than what comes in that kit. Maybe im wrong, maybe im right. All i have in terms of wires is the harness for the deck. If anyone could give a little insight to what i need here, that would be great, thx.
04-26-2005, 09:22 PM
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Assuming that you're just going to power the subs using the 360.2 and the speakers using deck power, a quality 4AWG wiring kit should give you everything you need.
If you're replacing your factory speaker wiring too then you might need more speaker wire.
You might need a couple additional connectors to clean things up if the wiring kit you select doesn't have the appropriate connectors to fit the inputs on your amp.
If you're replacing your factory speaker wiring too then you might need more speaker wire.
You might need a couple additional connectors to clean things up if the wiring kit you select doesn't have the appropriate connectors to fit the inputs on your amp.
04-26-2005, 10:06 PM
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wow, thought it would require more than what comes in a amp kit. well i shall invest in a good kit, thanks for the info.
P.S. yes, i am powering the subs with the amp, and the speakers with the deck [img]smile.gif[/img]
P.S. yes, i am powering the subs with the amp, and the speakers with the deck [img]smile.gif[/img]
04-26-2005, 10:19 PM
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http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...ewdeptid=20098
looking at this kit from best buy .. anyone think its a bad pick?
looking at this kit from best buy .. anyone think its a bad pick?
04-27-2005, 08:14 AM
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Monster Cable is overrated and overpriced. You should be able to find a good wiring kit for half that price.
For example, you can get a "Raptor" kit (made by Metra) for around $50. I know that there's another recent thread criticizing this kit but for your application it would be just fine, and arguably equivalent to the Monster kit.
For example, you can get a "Raptor" kit (made by Metra) for around $50. I know that there's another recent thread criticizing this kit but for your application it would be just fine, and arguably equivalent to the Monster kit.
04-27-2005, 08:45 AM
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Forgot to mention: you might also consider a wiring kit from KnuKonceptz:
http://www.knukonceptz.com/productMa...llation%20Kits
http://www.knukonceptz.com/productMa...llation%20Kits
04-27-2005, 02:21 PM
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WOW 100 bucks for that MC kit, thats a little crazy...theres alot of other kits that are just as good for a fraction of the price. cheack Princes Auto, they had some nice 4 awg wiring kits a while ago, think it was 29.99 or somthing like that.
04-28-2005, 04:54 AM
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4 guage is good, but make sure you use an ANL fuse holder, not one of those cheesy glass fuses that come with most kits. Plan on $30-50 for a fuse and holder, and get the wire the cheapest way you can...just make sure it is really 4 guage, and not 8 in a 4 ga insulator.
04-28-2005, 02:19 PM
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I went to one of the local Electrical distributors here in edmonton and asked for welding cable from them. You can pick up a 4guage wire that is great quality and that is just as durable (And easier to work with in terms of flexability) for about $1/foot. In my install it works great as the wire is not seen anywhere. However the downside of it is that it is just a plain black wire. Also most of the connecters can be found in Candian tire for what you need and for power distribution blocks, ect just check out Princess Auto if you have one. They have great prices. And lets be serious all it is, is a chuck of metal.
