Granite Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Trying to figure out how to get a 4 gauge wire onto an amp with a set-screw / clamp type power and ground terminal. Ive looked for spades and rings and nothing looks to be even remotely close to the small size the amp has allocated. Amp is a focal r-4280 which I will bridge to my k2 powers at 170w x 2. I’m trying to keep this as clean looking as possible, so I would hate to just plug in bare wire (even if that’s considered a slightly better connection). How does everyone normally connect to these kinds of amps? Can I just use a 4 to 8 gauge wire reducer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM9104 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Just run 8-10ga wire... With 30a of fusing, 4ga is wayyy overkill unless it's a super loooong wire run. 2015 Honda Civic LX 4dr | 24k miles Stock H/U and mids/highs Power Acoustik GW3-12" D2 Sub HiFonics BXX1200.1D @ 1ohm Random 2.5^3' dual ported box NVX LOC Stinger wiring throughout 1977 Chevy SWB Cammed 350 Dual exhaust Cheap Wish stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshdashef Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Granite said: Trying to figure out how to get a 4 gauge wire onto an amp with a set-screw / clamp type power and ground terminal. Ive looked for spades and rings and nothing looks to be even remotely close to the small size the amp has allocated. Amp is a focal r-4280 which I will bridge to my k2 powers at 170w x 2. I’m trying to keep this as clean looking as possible, so I would hate to just plug in bare wire (even if that’s considered a slightly better connection). How does everyone normally connect to these kinds of amps? Can I just use a 4 to 8 gauge wire reducer? You could run 4 gauge to a distribution block then 10 gauge out of that to the amp. That’s only if you plan to upgrade otherwise with only 30amps you could get away with 8 gauge for up to about 19-20 feet SMD Tool Map (2022): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/220267-smd-tool-map-2022/ My Port Size Calculator (in progress): https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217087-port-size-calculator-in-progress/ Common Port Walls for a Slot Port: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217076-common-port-walls-why-it-matters-to-your-box/?tab=comments#comment-3240313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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