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purplesupra
05-02-2007, 04:44 PM
I finally got my subs and amp now I need to know what wiring I need before I can get it installed.
I have a Dual head unit, Sony Xpold front and rear speakers.
I recently got JL Audio tweeters to replace the stock ones in the door.

I need to know what kind of wiring I need to install:
2 JL Audio subs....10" model # 10w0_4
RMS- 125 watt
Peak Power - 250 watt
sensitivity- 85.5

Ultra Linear UL2200D Amp
RMS- 400 watt
frequency response- 20 Hz-20 kHz
Built in LPF/HPF Crossover

I have a 1.5 Fared Cap incase I need it.

KeWLKaT
05-02-2007, 04:51 PM
8awg should be enough for power, but put 4awg in case you want to upgrade in the future.

SilverElantra
05-02-2007, 04:57 PM
if you just do it all in 4 gauge then you wont have to worry about anything later on...saves you money

KeWLKaT
05-02-2007, 05:01 PM
echo anyone?

Ugzz
05-02-2007, 05:01 PM
just get an install kit.
youll need 4g power and ground, always get more then you need just in case (esp if your hooking up your cap also, which you shouldnt need to, but it wont hurt either)
yourll need rcas's to run to the sub amp
youll need a remote line to run to the amp
youll need a fuze holder and a fuze, check the amperage on the amp, it should be in the manual, or just add up the total number of fuzes on that amp (thats less recomended then finding the correct number in the manual though)
youll need decent gauge speaker wire for the sub inside the box, and outside the box to the amp. I would prolly use 12g wire, maybe 10 for more power.. but if your putting the sub amp in the trunk you shouldnt have much distance to travel, so it shouldnt matter much (as long as its not lke 20g lol)

but if you get a good install kit it will come with all of that!!
so just do that lol

as for the tweeters, personally iver never hooked up tweeters to a setup with different brand mid-bass. i would get a set of crossovers and just hook it up that way. if you just hook everything up without thought you might overload the hu's standard ohm load.. im not sure, ive never tried..

EdIt*guess i took too long, as i was writing this there were 3 posts lol*

stretch
05-04-2007, 10:53 AM
done the calculation and with that system at full capacity you would be drawing aprox 64 amps. follow this link and it will give you a good idea of what to use. http://www.wescomponents.com/datasheets/recommended_cable_size_by_power.htm

DJ Hellfire
05-04-2007, 12:23 PM
You don't really need to upgrade the stock tweeters either with that amount of power either. I have mine amped each splitting 75 watts with the door speakers and I get not even a crackle out of them with it cranked up. They sound great even at high volumes. Also, I will co-sign what Kewl said about the 4 gauge. If you are completely sure you will not want to upgrade your bass in the future, 8 guage is perfect. But if you aren't sure whether you will want more bass or not, 4 guage is a must.

Ugzz
05-04-2007, 12:46 PM
^cheap 4g from walmart or pepboys is only rated at 60a (man thats low for 4g! my stinger is 150, but of course thats high for 4g heh).

so if your around 60 and you buy "budget" wire get some 4g, you can most likely do 8g if you get higher quality wire. Remember, the gauge isnt everythign. the amperage the wire rated at is more important. Even strand count can be deceiving, whos to say 1000 strand is better then 500 strand, what if the 500 is solid copper and the 1000 has a ton of crap less conductive metals.. so just stick with big names or look at amperage ratings.