Dragonsyph Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Hope this is the right section. Been looking over RCA and my god there are so many. The few that im looking at right now are as followed. RCA's are another subject i know almost nothing about so i thought i would make a thread about it while i do research, work at the information from both ends. Crutchfield Reference 2-Channel RCA Patch Cables 23.99 for 17 Foot. Sky High Car Audio Premium 2-Channel RCA 35 dollars for 17 foot. AMAZON basics have some gold plated ones for 9,99. I was just gonna use the base knob that came with my AMP, but a bad ass bass knob would be cool. So i would need a 3 foot RCA from deck to knob then like 12 feet from that to back amp?? Does RCA get affected by the length like power wire? Am i wanting to keep them short as posable? Any suggestions on RCA, what kind i should get, or if the cheapest ones are good enough would be great. ♦ Sundown NSV4 18" + Sundown SALT-4 Baby ♦ MechMan Elite 370a + XS3100 - XP3000 ♦ SHCA 1/0 OFC(blue) + SMD Fuse Holders(blue) ♦ Pioneer AVH-2440NEX + SHCA Pro RCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 I never had any issues with any of my SHCA ones except being so tight on the amp that it broke the shielding on the amp side once, but that could have been poor amp QC. I wouldnt go for the cheapest set on amazon, as cheap can sometimes be indicative of quality, as in poor soldering or a thick jacketed cable with two strands of copper. You could always try your hand at building your own as well. Plenty of "how-to's" out there. Maybe not the cheapest option, but not going to break the bank either, and you get to ensure the quality is to your liking. SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8v fury Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Skyhigh Pushing it to the limits. Want more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsyph Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks, guys, just wanted some input as i found out alot of there fuse holders break. I do love the look of the skyhigh ones also. Any suggestions on if i should use the base knob with the amp, or buy an RCA one? If so what length RCA cables would you suggest, 3 foot and 12 foot? Its gonna go in a Chevy Tahoe behind 2and row seats. ♦ Sundown NSV4 18" + Sundown SALT-4 Baby ♦ MechMan Elite 370a + XS3100 - XP3000 ♦ SHCA 1/0 OFC(blue) + SMD Fuse Holders(blue) ♦ Pioneer AVH-2440NEX + SHCA Pro RCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedal Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 I prefer an RCA style knob myself, i use the PAC LC-1. As for lengths, that's a decision best made by measurements. Use string or extra wire laying around and decide where and how you want to mount everything, and measure the string or what have you to determine the length needed. SMD Tool Map https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/193176-smd-tool-map-new-november-2014/ Build log https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/197217-reeds-03-tahoe-hat-sqaq-singer-xs-shca-cockbox-80prs/?page=32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsyph Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, reedal said: I prefer an RCA style knob myself, i use the PAC LC-1. As for lengths, that's a decision best made by measurements. Use string or extra wire laying around and decide where and how you want to mount everything, and measure the string or what have you to determine the length needed. Thanks mate, thats a good idea. ♦ Sundown NSV4 18" + Sundown SALT-4 Baby ♦ MechMan Elite 370a + XS3100 - XP3000 ♦ SHCA 1/0 OFC(blue) + SMD Fuse Holders(blue) ♦ Pioneer AVH-2440NEX + SHCA Pro RCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsyph Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Theres another version from skyhigh for half the price, 16 bucks for 12 feet. Is the Copper Braiding over 100% of conductors needed on the Premium version? ♦ Sundown NSV4 18" + Sundown SALT-4 Baby ♦ MechMan Elite 370a + XS3100 - XP3000 ♦ SHCA 1/0 OFC(blue) + SMD Fuse Holders(blue) ♦ Pioneer AVH-2440NEX + SHCA Pro RCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehall8702 Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 I have used the stinger 6 channel 4000 series on last 30 installs ( I run a small audio install Bay) and have had 0 problems with them. Easy to run cause they are flat, solid connection, and very budget friendly, like $25 for 17'. Have had 0 all noise even if they are run next to power wires ( don't do it unless I just cannot avoid it, so it rarely happens). 2009 Silverado 1500, 7.5" lift, 37x12.50r17s, Built Gen 4 5.3L ( 4.8l flat pistons, decked 243s, SS2 Cam, Pac 1218 springs, ported intake, 120mm TB, Long tubes, 3" duals HP tuner software tuned by me), 4l80e swapped and 4.56 gears. All done by me. stereo is Pioneer avh 600ex, all stinger rca, jp23 v1.5, skar rp150.4, and hertz hpd4. 2 SHCA 6.5 8ohm, 1 SHCA 3.5", and 1 DS18 tw120pro in each door. The 3.5 mid and 3.5" tweeters are powered by the skar rp150.4, the 6.5s are powered by the hertz bridged @4 ohms. Dual runs of 3/0 welding cable, 300a alternator, 2 Vmax AGMs up front. current sub is a AB XR 12 ( dual 2 ohm) with bottom spider cut out in 2.25 cubes at 32hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triticum Agricolam Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 If you have a soldering iron and patience you can make your own RCAs. You can end up with ones that are the perfect length, look however you want, and are customized to your specific situation. They aren't hard to put together at all. "Nothing prevents people from knowing the truth more than the belief they already know it.""Making bass is easy, making music is the hard part."Builds: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsyph Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks, everyone for the help and tips. I ordered the skyhigh 2and tier ones, some 3 foot and some 12 foot. ♦ Sundown NSV4 18" + Sundown SALT-4 Baby ♦ MechMan Elite 370a + XS3100 - XP3000 ♦ SHCA 1/0 OFC(blue) + SMD Fuse Holders(blue) ♦ Pioneer AVH-2440NEX + SHCA Pro RCA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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