AMP wiring kit? Probably a simple answer!

teej750 · November 30, 2011

I just bought a custom down firing box, 10" JL Audio WO (300 watts cont, 600 watts max) and an Alpine MRP-M500 300 watts @ 4 ohms. I got the adapter for my 11 Silverado (crew cab) bc it has the bose system. I know this is a very small set up, im 30 so i didnt want much, just a little thump, and i wanted to keep some space under my rear seats.

The ? is, ive tried researching this and cant seem to get a straight answer. What kind/size Amp wiring kit do i need?

everything says just get 4 gauge, but im sure i dont need that thick with my setup. Also ive heard, for a wiring kit, save your money and dont buy the brand name ones.

Your thoughts......

Thanks in advance fellas and Happy holidays!

5829BMG · November 30, 2011

I would go with the 4gauge maybe a little more than you need but worth it. KnuKonceptz makes a good one.

Carder09 · November 30, 2011

Well most people get 4gauge incase they ever decide to upgrade, you could get away with some high quality 8 gauge wire but 4 is your best bet. Also, if you decide to skimp on name brand wire, you will get what you pay for, I've seen cheap kits say 4 gauge and turn out to be 8 because they wrap the wire with very thick plastic shielding so don't skimp but don't over spend, look at sonicelectronix.com I buy my stuff from their and they are cheaper than crutchfield and have better offers and most things are free shipping too.

SavageNFS · November 30, 2011

http://www.knukoncep...rodID=KOL-AK4-4

You bought nice stuff. Don't ruin it by putting in the bare minimum. Get 4ga and do it right.

bmp5484 · November 30, 2011

Yeah definitely, don't starve your nice equipment by using 8 ga wire. If you look at the different wiring kits, you'll see that their jacket thickness will differ. For example, a quality 8 ga wire will have just as much copper in it as a cheap 4 ga. I always go to the local shop and buy the wire by the foot and any pieces I may not have laying around, that way you get a good setup that you know is done right and you save a few bucks since you aren't paying $5 or $6 for a single or a 2 pack of gold plated connectors at say best buy or somewhere like that.