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What gauge wire for an amp

Discussion in 'Car Stereo Amplifiers' started by iowabucks, Jan 29, 2011.

  1. iowabucks

    iowabucks Member

    I know this is pretty basic stuff, but i don't have alot of experience with amps.

    What gauge wire would i need for the amp's ground wire?
     
    iowabucks, Jan 29, 2011
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  2. 6.5ldiesel

    6.5ldiesel Full Member

    First we need to know what amp you have to help you, all amps come in different power ratings, they each can take smaller/bigger wiring.
     
    6.5ldiesel, Jan 29, 2011
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  3. iowabucks

    iowabucks Member

    It's a Cadence FXA-1500. 1 X 300 watts @ 4 ohms. Running @ 4 ohms.

    I have it in my Bronco and have to move it around occationally to fit other stuff in the back. The 24" ground wire is just not long enough. I need about a 48" length ground wire.
     
    iowabucks, Jan 29, 2011
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  4. TheViking

    TheViking Well-Known Member

    8 gauge should be adequate, but 4 would be better at that length....


    What part of Iowa ya from? I grew up in that state...
     
    TheViking, Jan 29, 2011
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  5. connerray2010

    connerray2010 Full Member

    go with 4 gauge. and make it about 6"-1ft longer than what you need (how i know, just ask me)
    and make your power wire the same gauge
     
    connerray2010, Jan 30, 2011
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  6. iowabucks

    iowabucks Member

    Muscatine. Right on the Mississippi.

    Thanks for the answers guys.
     
    iowabucks, Jan 30, 2011
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  7. 6.5ldiesel

    6.5ldiesel Full Member

    I typically put the biggest gauge wire that the amp will accept!
    I like to be safe than sorry
     
    6.5ldiesel, Jan 30, 2011
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