1two3 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I know there's a little ongoing debate weather or not running rca wires and power wires together causes a transfer of noise. That's not what I'm asking here. Assuming its true, which wires should u avaid running together? My cables are going to be as follows: Power and negative front to back (2/0) Signal wire for 2 amps 2 sets of RCA's Speaker wires from back to front (on either side) and probably a few accessories like fans for amp cooling and interior lights, maybe a car alarm sometime in the future Car: 2000 Honda CRV Battery: XS Power D5100R Alternator: Stock 90A Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-X9500BHS Front Speakers: Alpine Type S Rear Speakers: JBL GTO 628's Wires: All Knu 4g. Soon to be 0g. Big 3 in 0g Volt Meter: SMD VM-1 Amps: Rockford Fosgate T400-2, T1000-1bdCP Subs: 2 SSA XCON 15's Sealed Tint: Privacy glass + 5% in the back and 25% in fronts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81000D Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Keep power separate from rca's and your rca's separate from your speaker wires. Remote wires usually don't cause to much trouble that I know of. If I'm wrong guys let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finkster Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 RCAs should be clear of all power wires. If you must cross over it, do it at 90 degree angles. DAT 4125------>RE XXX comps active Eclipse cd7000 I serve drunks for a living Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeljefe Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 It's a good idea to keep power and line level (RCA) cables apart. But more importantly, make sure all grounds are good... especially the head unit. Head unit ground is the reference ground for your line level signal and if it's not solid, you'll have noise even if you run your power wires in someone else's car. ;-) Facebook: facebook.com/audioanarchyllc Instagram: audioanarchyllc Youtube: youtube.com/bbeljefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Some say run them all together because it doesn't matter, others say separate all of them because it does. I choose to run them all separate just because i can, fuck it 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I think these days,. thats a wives tale. Maybe 20 years ago, that would be something to take into account. These days, i dont think it plays much here anymore. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecomah Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Some say run them all together because it doesn't matter, others say separate all of them because it does. I choose to run them all separate just because i can, fuck it same better safe than sorry 750??! Yeah, fuck that. Fuck this website, fuck SMD, fuck Steve, fuck all of his butt buddy mods, and their couches.^ DON'T BE A DICK LIKE THIS GUY Team Subsonic Lows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1two3 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 It's a good idea to keep power and line level (RCA) cables apart. But more importantly, make sure all grounds are good... especially the head unit. Head unit ground is the reference ground for your line level signal and if it's not solid, you'll have noise even if you run your power wires in someone else's car. ;-) How do you make sure the ground is good at the head unit?..... Since everything is still apart in my car now would be a good time to do it Car: 2000 Honda CRV Battery: XS Power D5100R Alternator: Stock 90A Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-X9500BHS Front Speakers: Alpine Type S Rear Speakers: JBL GTO 628's Wires: All Knu 4g. Soon to be 0g. Big 3 in 0g Volt Meter: SMD VM-1 Amps: Rockford Fosgate T400-2, T1000-1bdCP Subs: 2 SSA XCON 15's Sealed Tint: Privacy glass + 5% in the back and 25% in fronts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeljefe Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 You could check it with a meter to find out how much resistance there is between the ground and your engine block or frame. Or, you could just make sure that all your factory grounds are clean and solid. Facebook: facebook.com/audioanarchyllc Instagram: audioanarchyllc Youtube: youtube.com/bbeljefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1two3 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 You could check it with a meter to find out how much resistance there is between the ground and your engine block or frame. Or, you could just make sure that all your factory grounds are clean and solid. So follow the negative wire from the head unit plug all the way to the frame and check that way or should there be an additional ground wire screwed into the head unit somewhere? Car: 2000 Honda CRV Battery: XS Power D5100R Alternator: Stock 90A Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-X9500BHS Front Speakers: Alpine Type S Rear Speakers: JBL GTO 628's Wires: All Knu 4g. Soon to be 0g. Big 3 in 0g Volt Meter: SMD VM-1 Amps: Rockford Fosgate T400-2, T1000-1bdCP Subs: 2 SSA XCON 15's Sealed Tint: Privacy glass + 5% in the back and 25% in fronts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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