im_quagmire Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I have recently just purchased a Digital Designs M4 from ToNasty, and it is a major step up from my SQ1200.1 I don't trust my local car audio shop for various reasons, and im also not the most experienced as far as SPL car audio goes, but i can afford it and am wroking towards my first High/er SPL system. FIRST, My setup- 2003 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS Digital Designs M4 [400A Fuse] (3800 RMS @ 12V & 5000 RMS @ 14.4V) (3) SoundQubed HDS3-12 (4 OHM DVC) will be ran @ .67 OHM Singer 275A Alternator, 170 @ IDLE XP3000 in the ass (120AH), S3400 under the hood (65AH) Haven't decided on my mids/highs amp, but at the most maybe 600rms Big 3 Upgrade Now my lack of expertise is here; I'm going to be purchasing SHCA cable & have a few questions: How many runs of cable should I have? Whats the difference between 1/0 & 2/0? How many fuses are needed & Dist. blocks? Anything else you reccomend? My local car shop cannot be trusted. They cater more to those that buy in store and can care less about items brought in, as they do not cover warranties. I dont want to get screwed by them cutting corners in my electrical. I much rather buy the material and take it to a shop of choice for the install. all help is appreciated. But What Do I Know? 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 3.8 JVC KD-R975BTS Clarion EQS746 Kenwood P907PS Ascendant Audio 12" Havoc v.1 Ampere Audio 2000.1 MB Quart Onyx 800.4 XS Power D3400 - Hood XS Power D975 - Trunk Singer 240A Sky High OFC 0 & 4 gauge Kno Knoise Kolossus Deadener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseyMclame Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 What kind of car is it going in ? Current setup in my 96 Hoe Hu - Pioneer DEH-80prs. Amps - (4) Crossfire C5 1700D's, MTX Thunder 5604(mids), PPI Art 300.2 (tweets) Batts - 4 91ah rear batts, 50ah batt up front. Subs - 2 Crossfire XSv2 18's Alt - Singer 330A Front stage - Random JL & Eclipse mids, Eclipse tweets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 1 Run of 1/0 off the alt to the battery 2 Runs of 1/0 to the rear battery (maybe get away with 1 2/0 OFC SHCA run) Same amount of grounds on rear battery as positives (to frame) And Wire amps to the rear battery. Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlamminBeats Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 2 runs pos 2 runs neg add more reserves (Batteries) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thats alot of power your amp puts out for 1 battery in the trunk, maybe another would help. Plus you still have mids & highs to run off that electrical too. I would run 0 AWG and at least 1 run if not 2. Depends on your budget i guess. Electrical is the most important part of your system IMO. Save up and do it once and do it right. 0 AWG allows more amperage to run thru the wire Fuses @ each end of runs and after batterys to distrabution blocks Do lots of research, look at pics, decide on wiring routes, amp placements. And take your time. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_quagmire Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 What kind of car is it going in ? posted above, but a 2003 monte carlo But What Do I Know? 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 3.8 JVC KD-R975BTS Clarion EQS746 Kenwood P907PS Ascendant Audio 12" Havoc v.1 Ampere Audio 2000.1 MB Quart Onyx 800.4 XS Power D3400 - Hood XS Power D975 - Trunk Singer 240A Sky High OFC 0 & 4 gauge Kno Knoise Kolossus Deadener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 One run off the alt to front bat. One run from front to the back (pos) fused as close to the front and rear bat as possible. No need for ground. Ground at the rear. Add another xp3000. Turn it up. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_quagmire Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thats alot of power your amp puts out for 1 battery in the trunk, maybe another would help. Plus you still have mids & highs to run off that electrical too. I would run 0 AWG and at least 1 run if not 2. Depends on your budget i guess. Electrical is the most important part of your system IMO. Save up and do it once and do it right. 0 AWG allows more amperage to run thru the wire Fuses @ each end of runs and after batterys to distrabution blocks Do lots of research, look at pics, decide on wiring routes, amp placements. And take your time. Good luck. thanks man, yea i plan on adding another xp3k to the trunk. I want my voltage to sit at the minimum, 13.5. so taking my time with the electrical is not going to be an issue. But What Do I Know? 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 3.8 JVC KD-R975BTS Clarion EQS746 Kenwood P907PS Ascendant Audio 12" Havoc v.1 Ampere Audio 2000.1 MB Quart Onyx 800.4 XS Power D3400 - Hood XS Power D975 - Trunk Singer 240A Sky High OFC 0 & 4 gauge Kno Knoise Kolossus Deadener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Here would be how You would fuse, green lines are fuses. Wiring is your preference though as far as how many runs, i would do 2 personally. And like everyone said, you will want probably 2 G31's in the rear. Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_quagmire Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 One run off the alt to front bat. One run from front to the back (pos) fused as close to the front and rear bat as possible. No need for ground. Ground at the rear. Add another xp3000. Turn it up. That is the plan! definitely another 3k in the rear. i just didnt want to pay high dollar for shitty cable from the shop. rather purchase my own and bring it in. But What Do I Know? 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 3.8 JVC KD-R975BTS Clarion EQS746 Kenwood P907PS Ascendant Audio 12" Havoc v.1 Ampere Audio 2000.1 MB Quart Onyx 800.4 XS Power D3400 - Hood XS Power D975 - Trunk Singer 240A Sky High OFC 0 & 4 gauge Kno Knoise Kolossus Deadener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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