zarazuat Posted June 28, 2015 Report Posted June 28, 2015 I just bought a 2015 Accord Sport about 2 days ago. I am going to switch all the doors speakers with Polk db series and hook that up to a 600w Hifonics 4ch amp. I am also going to install a 12" Fi BL in a custom box. The subwoofer will be hooked up to a 1200w Hifonics amp. All of this will be receiving its signal from a Audiocontrol lc7i since I don't want to lose any of the cars functions. What gauge wire would you recommend for this setup? One run of 0ga from the front to a distribution block in the back? Or will I be ok with a run of 4ga? I will also be doing the big 3 upgrade.
Skullz Posted June 28, 2015 Report Posted June 28, 2015 1/0 will allow for some upgrade at a later point until you need to add another run of it. I would add a small battery in back for a distribution point instead of distribution block which will add some capacity to the system. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2
zarazuat Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Posted June 28, 2015 I'd prefer not to install another batt. I just want a simple system....
Joseph Chambers Posted June 28, 2015 Report Posted June 28, 2015 I'd preger not to install another batt. I just want a simple system.... Im sure we all said that. HU: Pioneer DMH-Z5350BT Mids & Highs: ML280.3, ML700.3, ML1800.3 Mille Legend Series 3 way Lows: x3 JL Audio 12TW3 powered by JL Audio RD1500/1 Cable: x2 Skyhigh 0 Gage OFC kits. Skyhigh 8 gage & 16 gage OFC speaker cable Sound Deadener: 121 sq feet of Skyhigh 120milDSP: AudioControl DM 810 Project Build Log Click here: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee SQ Build to see the build progress.
Guest Posted June 28, 2015 Report Posted June 28, 2015 Use zero gauge like Skullz said and get ofc wire if you can afford it! Also, a small rear battery is pretty cheap; less than a hundred bucks with the "make an offer" option!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-XS-Power-XP750-12-Volt-750-Amp-Deep-Cycle-AGM-Car-Audio-Battery-Power-Cell-/271863336823?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4c514f77
zarazuat Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Posted June 28, 2015 Hmmm....Any recommendations for a small batt then? edit: sorry didn't even see the link lol
zarazuat Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Posted June 28, 2015 So the power from the front battery would run to the rear batt. Then the rear batt is grounded straight to the frame or do I have to run another wire from the front batt? Starting to get over my budget lol everything was going to cost me around 1000 since I'm installing everything myself lol.
Guest Posted June 28, 2015 Report Posted June 28, 2015 So the power from the front battery would run to the rear batt. Then the rear batt is grounded straight to the frame or do I have to run another wire from the front batt? Starting to get over my budget lol everything was going to cost me around 1000 since I'm installing everything myself lol. If you can afford to run a ground wire from the front to the back then do it! Otherwise, you should be able to get away with grounding in the back in most cars. That said, it didn't work for my car (Highlander)...I had to run a positive and negative wire from the front to the back...with just the postive run I had whine in my speakers.. Yeah..car audio is one of those things you just got to stop counting up how much money you are spending lol
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