greatblack Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) So i plan on buying wire today for my first system. its an fi 18" on a aq1200. I was wondering what the best 4 gauge amp kit is. i was looking at knu and they have like ten different options http://www.knukonceptz.com/productMaster.cfm?category=Amp%20Installation%20Kits and i can't tell which one i would need. I've been searching for the best 4 gauge wire but everyone is always talking about 1/0 not 4. also would it be better to just buy a 1/0 gauge kit and get a distribution block? and then can i just buy some 4 gauge wire for my speaker wire to my sub? or is there a difference between power wire and speaker wire? (sorry for the noob questions) Edited May 30, 2011 by greatblack Quote look at my super internets it beast! http://speedtest.net/result/906958776.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iKidwell Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 if i run 4 gauge i personally like to do 1/0 with a distro, but it's definitely not needed, if you want the best 4 gauge get the klmx Quote c'mon now, if i was shooting an 8 year old, it wouldnt be MY 8 year old. i recently got a Pyle PL1590BL and i was building an enclosure for it tuned to 25 hz. i didn't have any tools to cut a circle so i hit it with a big hammer. 2003 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan Build in Progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Tsunami, shok, stinger hpm are what I consider some of the best 4 gauge. Not a fan of knuconceptz. All of then should have decent amp kits on sonicelectronix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatblack Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 i'm considering it but i'm poor so if i can get away with just the best 4 gauge rather than 1/0 i will. and kidwell i see klm but not klmx. is that what you mean Quote look at my super internets it beast! http://speedtest.net/result/906958776.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatblack Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Tsunami, shok, stinger hpm are what I consider some of the best 4 gauge. Not a fan of knuconceptz. All of then should have decent amp kits on sonicelectronix. why don't you like knu? and i'll look at those Quote look at my super internets it beast! http://speedtest.net/result/906958776.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman1575 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 i'm considering it but i'm poor so if i can get away with just the best 4 gauge rather than 1/0 i will. and kidwell i see klm but not klmx. is that what you mean I'm poor too, but I'd rather run a piece of wire to my amp than a piece of detonation cord... Quote POTATO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt14 Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Save some money and get some 1/0 with a dist block. Quote 2006 GMC YukonPioneer HU SHCA ran throughout Crescendo BC3500 One 18 AA Mayhem in a 4th order ZED Levithian 6 channel Rainbow Dual 6.5 comps ran Activehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155628-matt14s-yukon-mayhem-in-a-4th-ordernew-amps-and-bats/page-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 my honda had nothing but knu wiring.. and it was awesome. Quote 2006 Nissan Z Track. My Feedback Thread i used to think a band pass was something you were around your neck or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) By speaker wire I assume you mean from your amp to your sub. Use 10 gauge on the FI. And for your question, OFC wire is OFC wire, just use what you can fit. Bigger isnt always better, but its never worse. (unless its shit wire) Not sure why youd save money by going with a 1/0 kit over a 4 awg kit myself...4 will be plenty and should be cheaper, I just buy it all individually instead of in kits. Im kind of OCD about having everything hooked up with 1/0 though, so I just use stepdown gauge adapters. Ive used knu wire, and I just much prefer the other brand names. Ive used tsunami and shok competition and consider them much higher quality wire. Im also not one to normally fall into fads or bandwagons. Like kicker...I hate everything kicker. Edited May 31, 2011 by tonedeaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatblack Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 By speaker wire I assume you mean from your amp to your sub. Use 10 gauge on the FI. And for your question, OFC wire is OFC wire, just use what you can fit. Bigger isnt always better, but its never worse. (unless its shit wire) Not sure why youd save money by going with a 1/0 kit over a 4 awg kit myself...4 will be plenty and should be cheaper, I just buy it all individually instead of in kits. Im kind of OCD about having everything hooked up with 1/0 though, so I just use stepdown gauge adapters. Ive used knu wire, and I just much prefer the other brand names. Ive used tsunami and shok competition and consider them much higher quality wire. Im also not one to normally fall into fads or bandwagons. Like kicker...I hate everything kicker. yes i ment sub to amp, and any ten gauge will do ? if i use bigger will it be bad for it ? Quote look at my super internets it beast! http://speedtest.net/result/906958776.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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