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Difference in quality of amp install kits

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Topic: Difference in quality of amp install kits

Posted By: eighttrack
Subject: Difference in quality of amp install kits
Date Posted: July 01, 2015 at 1:48 PM

Hey guys, I was wondering everyones opinions on the differences in quality among amp install kits.

The reason I am curious, per se, about the difference in quality between a Memphis Audio kit versus a Rockford Fosgate (same wattage and amperage) for example, and also a nice install kit like a memphis versus a walmart $30 install kit, is because I am considering actually piecing my own kit together from 0 gauge wire from like home depot or something.

Just curious if quality is a big difference among install kits, i am under the impression that since cabling is cabling you might be paying a premium for the branding/labels, but if thats not the case I do implore any opinions or insight on the matter, due to the fact that if that is the case I'd like to assemble a kit of cabling that is of high quality just no particular (audio) brand from Home depot or other such store to install the stuff myself, while maintaining a high quality setup, and hopefully saving a few $$

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-8track



Replies:

Posted By: Phreak480
Date Posted: July 04, 2015 at 7:37 AM
Beware kits that seem like too good a deal. I've seen plenty of wiring kits that have nowhere near the wire size they claim, just oversized insulation.




Posted By: knockturnalk
Date Posted: August 08, 2015 at 11:54 PM
Home depot wire is for home. not flexible, oxygen pockets in wire. Look at demos of amp wiring on youtube of current flow. As a professional installer I can tell you cheaping out on your wire will cheap out your entire install. AWG kits are what you are looking for




Posted By: sonicxtasy
Date Posted: August 24, 2015 at 5:07 AM
Take it from someone who is always looking for the cheapest deal (still with quality), you will almost always get a complete "kit" for less than piecing it out.

As said above, check the size of the wire underneath the insulation. I purchased a cheap 4 gauge kit for $15 (for a 240 watt amp so top quality was not needed) and after stripping the outer insulation the actual copper was about the same size as standard 6 gauge.

As for Home Depot, their wire prices are usually high, especially compared to what you can purchase online.





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