for a 300/2 + 250/1 you only need a single run of 4 gauge wire from the battery realisticly. So 20 feet of 4 gauge positive to a 4 gauge power splitter, then enough wire to get from each amp from there. 4 feet of negative from each amp directly to a chassis ground. Walmart carries a kit with a single 4 guage and a power distribution block with some 8 gauge to run from there for like $35-$40 and it's Scoche so it's a decent brand. If you don't get that kit, then I'd recommend ordering from Sounddomain.com Thier wire and RCA prices are the best around for brand names. If you are using the extra 4 gauge for a grounding kit, I guess that's a good reason, but make sure you get a big pack of gold or platinum plated 4AGU ground terminals to go with it.onlytrueromeo wrote:Well Ive finally gotten some free time to finish ordering what I need for my new system. I have a set of MMC6500's that have been highly recommended, and I will be amping them w/ my friends JL 300-2 amp. Right now I have a craptastic Jensen 425w max amp powering a cheaper JL sub (those came with the car when I bought it) I will be upgrading to a 12" w3v2 soon (probably powered by a JL 250/1 monoblock) I would like to put a digital cap in, as I have a 95 RS, and the alternator is rather weak. (60 amp) This is the system/wires I have pieces out so far - is it overkill? What should I change?
Already Bought:
MMC6500 Polk/Momo 125w RMS speakers (for the front, no rears as of yet)
JL 300-2 (for the front speakers)
Monster XLN Pro 4c-4m RCA's
JVC Arsenal KD AR-870 (5v preamps )
Plan on buying:
50 ft 12ga Speaker wire ($9.98 USD)
100 ft blue 4ga ofc Power Cable ($59.98 USD)
250-1 JL Monoblock (Hoping to pay under $200)
JL 12" w3v2 (Whatever price I can get off ebay)
Tsunami 2 farad Digital Cap (Blue LED one off ebay) ($80 SHIPPED)
Battery Terminal ($3.95)
50 Amp fuse w/ holder ($5.00)
Prices are either from ebay or http://www.millionbuy.com
I was thinking I could use the extra 4ga wire to do a ground wire kit on the b6, and still have enough to sell to my friends if they do an install in the future, or if I do a BP swap in the future.
Suggestions?
Thanks,
Romeo
12 gauge speaker wire is DEFINITELY overkill though. 16 AGU is fine, 14 gauge is overkill. You're not going to be pumping enough power to make 12 gauge necessary.