wL<3bass Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I just got a set of 6-1/2's and a set of 6x9's and was wondering what would be the best size of wire for them 10,12, or 14 ? What do u guys think of the stinger twisted wire it comes with that plastic covering to keep the wires all nice and together? One last question whats a good site to find dash kits and wiring harnesses any help is appreciated. I use the Stinger HPM 14g twisted.... much better than regular wire, or even knukonceptz twisted....its got a supersoft and flexible jacket. Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 ya i understand but it is just door speakers, not like theyre creating a great amount of force. i guess i jus wouldnt waste the time of soldering them, but thats me I have seen people who didn't solder their in-door speaker connections and fried there amp and speakers b/c it came loose and grounded out. Remember how many times you open and close your doors.... SOLDER them. Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dro Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I have seen people who didn't solder their in-door speaker connections and fried there amp and speakers b/c it came loose and grounded out. Remember how many times you open and close your doors.... SOLDER them. fried the amp cuz the speaker grounded out? crazy. never heard of that before Quote trailblazer 18" xl aq2200 147.8db at 4 ohms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I use the Stinger HPM 14g twisted.... much better than regular wire, or even knukonceptz twisted....its got a supersoft and flexible jacket. thats not to small of a wire for an amp is it? basically will that wire distribute my amps power with out getting to hot? Quote 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95_1500 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 thats not to small of a wire for an amp is it? basically will that wire distribute my amps power with out getting to hot? I have no clue what that amp puts out or what kind of load each channel will see so ill let you take a look at this and decide http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1005 Scroll down to the part labeled "Speaker wire" Quote Original Build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=24095 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I have no clue what that amp puts out or what kind of load each channel will see so ill let you take a look at this and decidehttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...?showtopic=1005 Scroll down to the part labeled "Speaker wire" Its a 600 watt alpine 4channel amp and i kinda get those numbers so i will take it as yes, 14 gauge wire will be fine for the speakers to run too. Quote 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackedout Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm a fan of soldering, but if you want a connector... Solder a 3'' lead on the speaker, and connect it to a deans plug. Deans plugs are really high quality. http://www.hobby-lobby.com/deans_ultra_plu...ir_222_prd1.htm Quote Trunk Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kx519 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 ya i understand but it is just door speakers, not like theyre creating a great amount of force. i guess i jus wouldnt waste the time of soldering them, but thats me I just had to redo 2 of my speakers last week because they would crackle when i hit a bump. Turns out the TAPE came off and the TWIST loosened up. I soldered them this time. Wish i would have soldered to begin with.. Definitely not a "waste" of time. Quote 84 K5 Blazer 3" body, 2" Suspension 35" Maxxis Bighorn 100amp Alt Marine deep cycle for the amps (freebie) KnuKonceptz 1/0 8 Hifonics HFi 12D4's in ~19cubes tuned to 35hz Audiopipe AP-18001D RF 5x8's in the kicks Almani 5.25 comp. in back Kenwood KAC-645 --IN THE FUTURE-- None. <!--quoteo(post=0:date=Feb 3 2010, 09:12 AM:name=Decaf)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Decaf @ Feb 3 2010, 09:12 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->we seriously need some butt plugs so you guys stop spewing chit talk<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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