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Im going to be running 3 2 channel amps rated at 75-200RMS, I will also be running a mono amp rated at 1200RMS. What kind of wires should I run?
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My rule of thumb is anything over 800rms then one gauge from front to back for power. as for the speakers I would say no smaller then 12 gauge. The M.E.C.P calculation or general 12volt belief system is: 8 gauge up to 250 watts and 20 ft 4 gauge up to 450 watts and 20 ft 1 gauge up to 800 watts and 20 ft 1-2 runs of 1 gauge for 1600 watts and 20 ft and so on!
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cool thanks crash! so lets say im wiring all of these amps together? Do I use 4 seperate power wires or what?
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you can use one or two bigger wires with distribution blocks if you want,,,but individual wires of adequate size may have less resistance
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What brand do you guys recommend to use? I want something good that wont break the budget.
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We carry Stinger here at our shop in columbus. What part of Ohio are you in? I could probably give you a decent deal.
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I work out at the Reynoldsburg location at 256 & I-70. My name is Donald.
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hey let me know how much you charge for the wires, im looking for some maybe 0 guage wire. Thanks!
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