XSVTOYZ Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 I was wondering I have read {general audio} back to 2013 , yeah bored at work. I cant log in., so I read. I have read about the big 3 its stated go 0 or don't' bother. I have done the big 3 but in 4 awg it seems to help the headlights a bit. I don't think bigger wire is going to help. I dont mind another 4 awg strap to another ground easy enough to make.but I just dont see this as a solution. 4 awg is good enough for 1200 total watts on the entire system. Pioneer avic 5000 nex 2 jbl 500 gtx at 2ohm on 1 skar vd-10 each 2 6x8 skar on a 200 watt amp 4 gauge welding wire power for the jbl and 4 gauge cca for the 200w I have an eye on a bigger alt and a better battery. I have heard battery first since my battery although new is not a top performer am I on the right track? I know a good alt is needed but I figure its a high ticket item and I am on a tight budget not a believer on caps I just don't see that as a real solution for me I don't bang it every where but I don't like the blink when I chose to "share" andf I know when the lights blink I am running low voltage yeah I am a budget baller? I don't care ,and I am older than some dirt just not all dirt so if ya can help me out I would appreciate anything you got thanks oh I ran circuit breakers from amazon on the amps. I got 60 amp for the 2 but it doesn't seem to pop, but meh as log as it pops when its a direct short I figure meh, I got a 100amp sitting, as I thought it would pop.alll amps have their own fuses . I love that to disconnect power I push a button and to reconnect I slide the lever pretty slick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Battery first before alt. 0 gauge is best to run big three. Bigger is better in this case. You get a small extra battery for the rear next to the amps before getting a alt. Build everything and then improve from there. EXCEPT when installing new speakers. ALWAYS budget for deadening material and time for the best proper install of new speakers. Fast Rings $25 per pair, Deadening $75 for 2 doors. Set gains properly, tune with flat eq to start with and enjoy. Don't get in a hurry and have fun. I have done about a dozen small systems for people in the last few years and i am always surprised how damn good a simple system sounds when installed properly. I always deaden even if i have to buy the materials myself. I refuse to put a system in with deadening speaker location really good. After sound deadening i use acoustic foam and/or at the very least the Fast Ring System. Always sounds 10x better than stock IMO. All builds where budget orientated but some steps are well worth the extra money. The right wire connectors/ soldering/ heat sink for ALL wiring. And Deadening. Sorry for the long feed back, and welcome to the forums. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSVTOYZ Posted December 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 thanks for the reply bcbrassard I will add another ground or 2 and a battery to start I know I should have gone electrical first but I never intended to add another 500 watts but it is fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanjr82 Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 Having an aux battery is a great idea to start and probably the cheapest in your case. To each their own, but I started by replacing my front battery going from stock lead acid to agm and that helped me the most until of course I upgraded. As for wire size the large size gives less resistance which is the target. cheapest route would be larger wire, small rear batter, large front battery, alt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSVTOYZ Posted December 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 yeah battery upgrade will be first along with some multi tap posts it seems I dont mind making another ground strap or 2 I got a bunch of 4g sitting and some lugs for em 0 g later but Im going with what I got in my garage, double up takes a little garage time but its all labor no $$ thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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