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Amp Ground Wire

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=29014
Printed Date: July 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM


Topic: Amp Ground Wire

Posted By: GasGuzz
Subject: Amp Ground Wire
Date Posted: March 25, 2004 at 1:54 PM

Hello,
I'm hooking up 3 amps.
Can I daisy-chain the ground wire, or does each amp need its own ground wire?

Thanks.




Replies:

Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: March 25, 2004 at 1:56 PM
each amp needs it's own ground. the same awg as it's power wire.

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Big Dave



Posted By: GasGuzz
Date Posted: March 25, 2004 at 2:00 PM

Thanks, speed.
Yes, I'll be using the same ga. and about a 12in run.
But why the separate grounds - will not doing so pick up noise?




Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: March 25, 2004 at 2:09 PM
low resistance. it will help make the amps run cooler, help with noise, and sound better. it's worth it trust me.  

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Big Dave



Posted By: GasGuzz
Date Posted: March 25, 2004 at 2:16 PM
Good 'nuff, will do.



Posted By: superstreet786
Date Posted: March 31, 2004 at 12:21 PM
ALWAYS ground them individually

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---- 1996 Chevy S10 ----
1 Lightning Audio S2.600.2 Amp
2 Lightning Audio 12" Subs
1 Lightning Audio 1 Farad Cap


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