Octavio Palencia Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm putting in a Kenwood 500w amp in my friends car, it's nothing big, he doesn't like a ton of bass. I have a quick question though I want to ask before I do what I plan on. The power wire connections on the amp are too small for the size wire I'm using (4 gauge, with the ring terminals). So I was thinking of using a distribution block I had laying around that accepts 4 gauge wire comin' in, two 60 amp fuses, and 2 8 gauge wires coming out the other end. Then connecting the two 8 gauge wires onto the + on the amp. Is there any problem with doing this that I don't know about? I know way bigger amps have 2 0awg inputs, but they need them. This is just a Kenwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 You are trying to twist a pair of 8ga wires together to put in the amp? 2 8 gauge = 1 4ga just FYI. That wouldn't get you anywhere. And what do you mean using 4ga with ring terminals? ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJones Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I'm putting in a Kenwood 500w amp in my friends car, it's nothing big, he doesn't like a ton of bass. I have a quick question though I want to ask before I do what I plan on. The power wire connections on the amp are too small for the size wire I'm using (4 gauge, with the ring terminals). So I was thinking of using a distribution block I had laying around that accepts 4 gauge wire comin' in, two 60 amp fuses, and 2 8 gauge wires coming out the other end. Then connecting the two 8 gauge wires onto the + on the amp. Is there any problem with doing this that I don't know about? I know way bigger amps have 2 0awg inputs, but they need them. This is just a Kenwood. Best thing to do is use 4 gauge spades. Otherwise cleanest and most efficient option is getting some 4 gauge reducers to fit into that flat terminal(may be hard to find). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Welcome to the world of kenwood, where the label says "accepts 4ga wire" and it does in fact not accept 4ga wire. I ran 4ga to my 9105d, pretty much same amp, and i used 4ga spade terminals. But, here is the kicker, i had to sand down the outside edges before they would fit. I'm sorry you have to deal with crap like this. There is no good excuse. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavio Palencia Posted May 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 You are trying to twist a pair of 8ga wires together to put in the amp? 2 8 gauge = 1 4ga just FYI. That wouldn't get you anywhere. And what do you mean using 4ga with ring terminals? Naw, I was trying to fit 2 8 gauge wires on there using these guys: I wanted to use 4 gauge wire, but the + on the amp isn't big enough to fit it with one of those on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Run to car toys or something and see if their 4ga spade terminals fit http://www.cartoys.com/products/product.cfm/Stinger/Stinger_SPT5124_Terminals You can get them with different sized forks so they fit your amp ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavio Palencia Posted May 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hm, I didn't even think about those. I'll get some and do it that way. Then hopefully I don't have to deal with Kenwood again. Thanks, dudes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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