BboyTaktix

agreed. I would go for a JBL GTI series component for that price!!! I have no idea how these would sound...guess you will have to let us know!

I went to about 5 differed places and none of them have any fukin 1/0 gauge to two 4 gauge distribution blocks that have fuses, and one said that the block needs to have fuses so that 1 amp doesn't back up onto the other...any other ideas? Can I get away with 4 gauge to two 8 gauge or is 8 gauge too small for each Amp? Or what else can I do? I'm frustrated now and wann get my build started, my car is stripped and sitting in my garage waiting to get built

awesome thanks! and luckily, my car (which is new) comes with the battery already in the trunk. Saves me tons of install time. especially if I do add a second battery. And I'll use the 1 gauge between batteries and to the distr. block. then 4 gauge. So I'll have to upgrade my distr. block. to get one that's 0/1 gauge in and 2x 4 gauge out. Thx for all the help guys!

thx guys. I'm actually using 4 gauge everywhere. Should I be using 0 gauge to connect 2 batteries, and also to go from battery to the distr.block, then 4 gauge after? or can I get away with using 4 gauge from battery to dist. block, then 4 gauge to each amp? and again, 4 gauge wire would be 200a fuse x2 between batteries? sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure I'm getting the proper fuse ratings, but I'm pretty good with connecting the rest. as for the cap, it's small (only 3 farads) but i think I'm going to keep it AND buy a second battery, and put it after the 2nd battery. Although it may not do much, it still gives me a clear voltage reading. Unless anyone reeeally disagrees with this? (I have the cap why not use it, as long as it's not doing any damage to the system) you guys are great help!

cool, that's what I figure too,(no need for fuses since my battery is fused already, and also losing the cap) but what do I put in the middle of the distrib. block, since the fuses fill the gap and make the connection? do I just get another type of distribution block without fuses or can I just run a tiny bit of wire to make the connection? also, (i know it's been answered a lot on the forum but while you suggested it here goes): -I listen to my music usually with the car ON, and don't often leave the car on accessory power and run my system. Is the deep cycle battery as a second battery the best choice? also I'm from Canada so it'd be hard for you to sell me that battery, but I would buy it if i lived closer lol. I can pick one up from Canadian Tire here, again names of good batteries would be appreciated. also can you remind me what fuse rating to put for the 2 fuses on the +ve wire between batteries? thx. Thanks a lot for the help, I really appreciate it! and although my build is nothing extreme, I'm taking pics this week and doing it right!

Hi, I'm new on here, but been following Steve's videos etc. for a long time now. I'm on my second car audio build. I have 1 mono amp already installed for my subs (1550rms clarion) and a second amp that just arrived (4-channel jbl) with 4 speakers, to replace my stock crap speakers. To split the power wire to each amp from my capacitor I am getting a distribution block, but I am wondering what rating of fuses I need to put in the distribution block. My sub amp is 1550rms, and my speaker amp is 600rms. I know my build is nothing crazy like all of you, but I'm going for clean and everyday driver, and I drive a LOT! Plus I'm still a student, and also I've still got mor eto learn about car audio, but i'm definitely getting there! thanks a lot for your help guys!