Wiring powered sub/amp - power
09-19-2013, 12:07 PM
#1
Wiring powered sub/amp - power
I recently installed Infinity Kappa's in all 4 doors with some help from the forum...thanks a lot for the help! 2010 SCrew, btw.
Next step is a Sound Ordnance 8-pt to fill out the bass a little more.
I plan to splice into the rear speaker wires to the high level input on the sub's amp (quick connect splice), as well as a fuse tap into fuse 38 (?) for remote. The only other run is the power wire, I believe.
My long term plan is a 4 channel amp: 2 channels to the front Infinitys (rear will just stay on the HU) and bridge the other two to a different sub setup under the seat (get rid of the SO). This will have to wait though.
In other words, when I run the power wire, I need it to be big enough for the SO as well as a potential future upgrade. Should I go with 8 or 10 wire? Does anyone know the length I need to order and good/cheap source for it? Also, do I need to place a fuse near the battery and where is the best place to run through the firewall?
Sorry if that's too many questions, but I'm hoping there is a well informed member that can help me knock this out in a quick response. Thanks!!
Next step is a Sound Ordnance 8-pt to fill out the bass a little more.
I plan to splice into the rear speaker wires to the high level input on the sub's amp (quick connect splice), as well as a fuse tap into fuse 38 (?) for remote. The only other run is the power wire, I believe.
My long term plan is a 4 channel amp: 2 channels to the front Infinitys (rear will just stay on the HU) and bridge the other two to a different sub setup under the seat (get rid of the SO). This will have to wait though.
In other words, when I run the power wire, I need it to be big enough for the SO as well as a potential future upgrade. Should I go with 8 or 10 wire? Does anyone know the length I need to order and good/cheap source for it? Also, do I need to place a fuse near the battery and where is the best place to run through the firewall?
Sorry if that's too many questions, but I'm hoping there is a well informed member that can help me knock this out in a quick response. Thanks!!
09-19-2013, 07:13 PM
#2
Dazed and Confused
To be safe go with a 4 gauge. Plenty of capacity if future needs require it. I think I ordered 15' when I installed mine. Yes have a fuse near the battery and I found a rubber grommet in the passenger side firewall. I went through the grommet.
Last edited by Tallyman89; 09-19-2013 at 07:16 PM.
