Kyblack76 Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Direct leads? seems a pussy way out. When the spiders eat the leads. Think it over and make a better PUSH BUTTON lead. Those of you that think a 4gauge direct lead does anything,.. lol. They did it because the other leads failed. lol Enjoy! SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 The way you wired it is 100% wrong. Dont know how anyone else didnt catch this. The way you have it wired NOW Only one coil on ONE sub will work. The coils do NOT conect to each other. I assume you do 4ohm dual voice coil subs. Which would explain why you got a 3.8ohm reading. This is what you need to do. ALLL 4 of you POSITIVE leads from the subs, need to be conected togeather. Same with your NEGATIVE. If you check that with the DMM youll have around 1ohm. THEN you take a run from the amp to those leads. In the end, you will have 5 wires all twisted togeather. 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipsy06 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 its funny because I just figure that out before coming back to check the thread now my question is how do I keep all four wires connected do I solder them? the issue is I'm used to dealing with cheap subs that don't use direct leads.I'm used to subs where you insert wires and screw down a bolt. I must admit I am new to this and this is my first bUild.so sub 1positive positive negative negative sub 2 positive positive negative negative then what type of wire should I use to run to the amp should it be the same gauge or does it matter?how do I keep all of the wires positive positive negative negative on each sub together? wire nut, solder, drill into box, what? I understand why I wasn't at 1 ohm now I just need to know how to keep the wires together. I'm new! Thank you guys so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarball Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Keep all of you leads the same length and terminate then with ring terminals (tinned copper is the best option - hot solder). Drill two holes in your box and use bolts that will fit your terminals. Bolt all four positive to one bolt and all four negative to the other. on the outside of the box run 2 wires pos/neg from the bolts to your amp CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipsy06 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 So if my direct leads are too short to reach the side of my box from the speaker do I just make my direct leads longer on the inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0943 Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 if you need to make the sub wires longer get 8ga copper butt Connectors 02 dodge ram 1500 reg cab 3rd gen 2 sundown sd-2 d4 soundstream rub1.2500 amp all sky high car audio-fuse,fuse holder,wire,ring lugs and rca flex tech box design by Joe X supension-mcgaughys 2in drop spindal ,western chassis 6in flip kit,buddy custom c-notch 04 5.7l hemi motor swap and made it an slt eletric everthing youtube channel-http://www.youtube.c...43?feature=mhee http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/190882-02-dodge-ram-1500-3rd-gen/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipsy06 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Do you crimp the copper connectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipsy06 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipsy06 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I have been out of town with only my phone I will post pictures when I get home.thanks for your help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipsy06 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 tarball I like yOur Idea I just can't find terminal Rings to put on 8 gauge wire I went to Lowes and didn't see any(they all have the yellow or blue back on the terminal rings. Also, my plan was to run all wires to the right side of my box. my box is pretty big so it would be hard to keep my direct leads the same length And get them to reach. I'll look for the copper terminal but connectors at Lowes but could not find them the same with the terminal Ring. can you guys send me some pictures of this stuff and also can I find it at a local hardware store? Or will I have to order it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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