I hope this isn't too lame of a question. I just bought some compenents but i don't know what sort of wiring kit to get.

I have the following:

Alpine CDA-9815 HU with 27 watts RMS of continuous 4-channel power. (Alpine's V-Drive internal amplifier requires a direct fused connection to your vehicle's battery! We recommend that you purchase a 10-gauge amp wiring kit.)

JL Audio 300/4 Amp

Polk Ex3560 Component speaker set.


I figure i'll purchase one or more of the amp install kits from Crutchfield. A 10 guage for the HU and an 8 guage for the JL Audio??? I was wondering if one would try and combine the wiring for the HU amp and the JL Audio amp? Crutchfield has several wiring kits that are for a 2 amp system.

What wiring kit/setup makes sense and who makes the best wires? I need extra wiring for the speakers too I take it. Should i get a certain length? Should i get a Cap for this system?

Many Thanks!

 

If it were me, I'd run a fused 4 gauge power wire from the battery to a distribution block. From there you could run your power to the JL amp and your deck. 4 gauge may seem like a little overkill for some, but it does give you a little room if you should choose a larger amp.

As far as the best cables, I strongly recommend Monster cables from my experience.

A power cap is not required but a 1/5 farad cap would be sufficient for a smaller system such as yours.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gantra
[B]I hope this isn't too lame of a question. I just bought some compenents but i don't know what sort of wiring kit to get.

I have the following:

Alpine CDA-9815 HU with 27 watts RMS of continuous 4-channel power. (Alpine's V-Drive internal amplifier requires a direct fused connection to your vehicle's battery! We recommend that you purchase a 10-gauge amp wiring kit.)

JL Audio 300/4 Amp

Polk Ex3560 Component speaker set.


I figure i'll purchase one or more of the amp install kits from Crutchfield.

 

that 10 gauge requirement on the head is bogus. if you look at the alpine harness the power & ground wires are 18 or 20 gauge (it's not that big)!. if you're not using the internal amp then harness power is fine.


i second the wire is wire thing. i use "AMP KING" wiring. the only difference between that and the rockford fosgate wiring that came with a kit i bought is the fancy wire braid look of the wire--which is covered up by my loom tubing