Jl Audio 500/1 Help

[JohnyDee21]

Hello, first time posting in these forums but long time watcher of SMD videos, love the Tahoe!!!!

So right now I have an old ass Kenwood amp, the real cheaps one, I have it connected to a JL 10 W0 and it works perfect, sealed box and perfect for all types of music, but I want more bass. So I bought a JL 500/1 and a JL 10 W7.

My question is: Can I remove the cheap old kenwood amp and just connect the JL 500/1 with the same cables? can I use the same cables or do I need to buy another set of amp cables?

[blownengine]

What gauge are the old power cables?

[JohnyDee21]

What gauge are the old power cables?

It is a 8 gauge cable.

[blownengine]

Your gonna want 4 gauge to run 500 watts. Upgrade time.

[JohnyDee21]

Your gonna want 4 gauge to run 500 watts. Upgrade time.

Awww damn =(. Ive been looking at cables and I have NO idea what to buy, maybe ill just tell the install guy to do it and pay for it.

Do you have a good link or a good set I could buy for a JL 500/1 amp kit?

Thanks alot for the quick response by the way.

[blownengine]

You can find some pretty cheap 4 gauge kits online. Like in the $40 dollar range. It isnt going to be the best or thickest wire ever, but it will still carry more than 8 gauge.

[JohnyDee21]

You can find some pretty cheap 4 gauge kits online. Like in the $40 dollar range. It isnt going to be the best or thickest wire ever, but it will still carry more than 8 gauge.

Ok I think I have it now. I don't care about the speaker cable (I shouldn't right?). And my RCA cables are actually pretty good (Monster) so all I really need are the red and black wires (voltage and ground) that run to my battery.

Will this work for me?: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_24546_StreetWires-ZN1K-04.html

[08tahoe]

You can find some pretty cheap 4 gauge kits online. Like in the $40 dollar range. It isnt going to be the best or thickest wire ever, but it will still carry more than 8 gauge.

Ok I think I have it now. I don't care about the speaker cable (I shouldn't right?). And my RCA cables are actually pretty good (Monster) so all I really need are the red and black wires (voltage and ground) that run to my battery.

Will this work for me?: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_24546_StreetWires-ZN1K-04.html

those look good and they are ofc so thats even better. i like streetwires

[Winn]

You can find some pretty cheap 4 gauge kits online. Like in the $40 dollar range. It isnt going to be the best or thickest wire ever, but it will still carry more than 8 gauge.

Ok I think I have it now. I don't care about the speaker cable (I shouldn't right?). And my RCA cables are actually pretty good (Monster) so all I really need are the red and black wires (voltage and ground) that run to my battery.

Will this work for me?: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_24546_StreetWires-ZN1K-04.html

That amp kit sounds fine. BTW if you dont mine me asking how much did all this cost ya? I was just wondering

But will be a excellent setup and sound really nice. DONT GET A PREFABRICATED BOX

[JohnyDee21]

That amp kit sounds fine. BTW if you dont mine me asking how much did all this cost ya? I was just wondering

But will be a excellent setup and sound really nice. DONT GET A PREFABRICATED BOX

Thanks for the responses guys, will definitely get that kit then!!

The JL 500/1 bought it from ebay, excellent condition no scratches for $165 including shipping.

The JL 10 W7 bought it from ebay, like new condition, original box, got it for $290 including shipping.

And you are gonna hate me (i think) because i actually did buy a prefabricated box >.<, this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/10-PORTED-JL-AUDIO-10-W7-MDF-SUB-ENCLOSURE-10W7-BOX-/360367591177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e7950f09#ht_1750wt_1139

Is that bad? should I try to sell it and get a custom fit box?

Edited May 29, 2011 by JohnyDee21