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Old 13th January 2009, 10:49   #1
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well thought id buy my audio setup

comp's : SPL Dynamics SD-5.2 (ready to install)
Amp for Comp's : Alpine MRP-T222 (ready to install)
Sub and amp package : JBL: JBL GTO 12" deal with BASS CONTROLLER (waiting on delivery)

Im building a false floor aswell without amp windows as i will be needing the space.
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Old 13th January 2009, 12:17   #2
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Would imagine youll need a bigger wiring kit for 2 amps, 10 guage may not be big enough! Ive gone for 0 guage!
System should sound ok though mate
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Old 13th January 2009, 19:17   #3
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oh, i hvae a nice wireing kit setup already (60 amp), that one came with with that sub package for free lol
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well thought id buy my audio setup

comp's : SPL Dynamics SD-5.2 (ready to install)
Amp for Comp's : Alpine MRP-T222 (ready to install)
Sub and amp package : JBL: JBL GTO 12" deal with BASS CONTROLLER (waiting on delivery)

Im building a false floor aswell without amp windows as i will be needing the space.
What ohm is your components?
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irrespective of how many amp the cable is rated to, I'd lay 4 gauge cable as a minimum on any install...
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Old 13th January 2009, 22:28   #6
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What ohm is your components?
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* Type: 2-way system
* Size: 130mm ( 5.25" )
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* SPL (1W/m): 88 dB
* Magnet weight: 5 oz
* Mounting diameter: 119 mm
* Mounting depth: 52 mm
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irrespective of how many amp the cable is rated to, I'd lay 4 gauge cable as a minimum on any install...
this is the amp kit i have installed.
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that is an 8AWG kit.
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for the sub i would use 4 gauge, or it may be starved of power.
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for the sub i would use 4 gauge, or it may be starved of power.
costly, im going to look on ebay.
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You can get decent 4AWG kits for around £50 - dont skimp on your wiring...
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ive come across a problem. i have 2 amp's and my headunit only has 1 RCA output. what do i do?
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most amps have an RCA pass through which allows you to daisy chain them
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oh right so i need two of these..
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got myself a decent 4awg kit for £25

im selling it though, as im deffo going to need 0awg for the soundstream (when i can be botherd to build a box)

set ups looking good though, deffo what id have if i started again on a tight budget
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