KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Author 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 i know its important but i have a strict budget of $800 and im sitting right at it. thats y i cant do a second battery or spend alot of cable AT THIS TIME. later next year when i start working i can but not right now. 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...
tvcincy Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 search online for 1/0 welding cable. it's waaaaay cheaper than these audio companies that want way to much for their product. you can get good 1/0 cable that is flexible for ~ $2.84/ft. i went to sonic electronix and bought the audio cable but after doing my big 3 with 1/0 stranded copper that I got from home depot, and 1/0 welding cable I'll never get ripped off buying that stuff again. definitely look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvcincy 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 this member already said it. exactly what i do now. sorry i didn't see you post before i wrote mine. : / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 so just run 1/0 for whole system and just trim it where needed? like at amp? and just tape it up so its not exposed? 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...
HunterJohnson Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 or get gauge adapters Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 need about 6ft for big 3 and 20ft ish for amp. so 30ft for some spare? cuz im on welding supply and thats running me $100 with shipping unless im able to buy it through my school welding class 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...
HunterJohnson Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 need about 6ft for big 3 and 20ft ish for amp. so 30ft for some spare? cuz im on welding supply and thats running me $100 with shipping unless im able to buy it through my school welding class take it from welding class and say you need it for "extra curricular activities" haha really tho... Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 need about 6ft for big 3 and 20ft ish for amp. so 30ft for some spare? cuz im on welding supply and thats running me $100 with shipping unless im able to buy it through my school welding class take it from welding class and say you need it for "extra curricular activities" haha really tho... no im serious. ive bought aluminum through school cuz of the lower price and no tax. so im in welding i might be able to work something out with the admins and buy some.we have 15 arcs 6 tigs and 10 migs. we have cable to spare... 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...
HunterJohnson Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 then do it, I bought my 100' of 2/0 flex prene welding cable from craigslist. I have a bunch left over im selling it for $4 a foot shipped. Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 um and i just saw a shuriken sk-bt20 battery. would it be good for me? just a little reserve? its $75 and i could work that into my budget i think. input on the battery? 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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