KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) going to start my build in the next month or so. wondering what brand of subs wires and power cables to get. Is Absolute Power any good? on sonicelectronix they had a 50ft spool of 2awg ofc for $60. they also have a 20ft rool of superflex for $40. i was wondering if would be good or could i go to welding cable at $1.74 a foot since i shouldnt need more than 25ft. and as far as wires from amp to subs what should i be looking at? any help is greatly appreciated Edited April 15, 2012 by KiKaZz74 Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 i only use OFC wire i never use the CCA crap and ive seen absolute wire before...real thick insulation the 2g is actually going to be 4g wire.. so i would for sure look into something better.. try looking up american bass 0g wire or audiopipe wire both are OFC and actual gauge size.. and from sub amp to subs deending on the wattage 1000w rms sub amp to 2 woofers id run 12g wire.. im running 12g wire in my install and i havnt had a warm wire yet etc..and im well above 1k rms 2k rms and more id use 10g or 8g wire for subs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchevy87 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 look for royal excelene welding cable, its true 0 gauge with really tough insulation and i got 25 feet for 68 bucks Quote Jeep Wrangler TJ Hardtop Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That1Kid Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Might help to know which amp, how much power, etc. Quote -98' Ford Expedition (Rest in Peace) -AVH-P3300BT -Crescendo BC5500 -4 18" DC m2 Level 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Might help to know which amp, how much power, etc. hifonics brutus1700d 2awg power and ground. running a single fi bl18 2ohm dvc im cutting my budget super close and i cant justifiy spending $100+ on cable Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 not running a second battery at this point so im fine with 25ft. running from engine to back of cab on 97 dogde dakota ext cab Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 i only use OFC wire i never use the CCA crap and ive seen absolute wire before...real thick insulation the 2g is actually going to be 4g wire.. so i would for sure look into something better.. thats what i was thinking looking at the pictured but when i went to true awg it was $120 for a 50ft spool Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmw703 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Knuknonceptz wire is excellent. CCA 1.95 a foot and OFC is 3.95 a foot i think. (for 0 gauge) Quote 2008 Mazda 3s sport HU: Kenwood DDX318 Mids and Highs: OEM, upgrading soon. Mids and High Amp: adding soon Sub: AA Arsenal 2ft^3 @ 31 hz Sub Amp: BRZ1200.D w/ RF OFC 4 gauge. Big 3: Knukonceptz CCA FLEKS 0/1 Alt: Mechman 220a Source: Ipod classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That1Kid Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Can't justify spending $100 on wire? Wire is just as important as anything else in a system. Do the big 3 in 1/0 welding...and maybe use 2 awg welding for power/ground (you could get 1/0 and trim it til it fits). I say welding cable because it is typically cheaper and is 100% ofc. Good wire is well worth the money. Look up coppercableman on ebay. I use his wire and powerwerx.com Quote -98' Ford Expedition (Rest in Peace) -AVH-P3300BT -Crescendo BC5500 -4 18" DC m2 Level 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 2gauge is kinda hard to find isnt it? i keep seeing 1/0 to 4awg... :/ Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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