10gauge cable to a Alpine amp MRV-F340
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Topic: 10gauge cable to a Alpine amp MRV-F340
Posted By: Roman
Subject: 10gauge cable to a Alpine amp MRV-F340
Date Posted: January 26, 2003 at 3:51 PM
Is it ok to use this cable(10gauge) to power amp MRV-F340(Alpine? Thank you. ------------- / / / / / ALPINE
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Posted By: themagicone
Date Posted: January 26, 2003 at 5:13 PM
I wouldnt do 10gauge for any amp, go with 8 at least.
Posted By: fakepete
Date Posted: January 26, 2003 at 5:21 PM
I would go with a 4ga or even 2ga. Its overkill, but you'll have no problems with voltage drop and if you ever upgrade your amp you won't have to replace the power wire.
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: January 26, 2003 at 5:31 PM
With 4 or 2 gauge you will need a distribution block or a reducer for the Alpine amp to support it's size. I would say go with 4 gauge into a distribution block and from there go 8 gauge to the amp from there. You have full upgrade options then with this method as well you can run multiple amps as well.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: Roman
Date Posted: January 27, 2003 at 10:44 AM
Thank you.Does anyone know best place to put amps in A-class mercedes? Thank you. ------------- / / / / / ALPINE
Posted By: fakepete
Date Posted: January 28, 2003 at 4:08 PM
Is that one of those real small hatchback types? If so, I'd say anywhere you can fit an amp since it doen't seem like there's a whole lot of room in them.
Posted By: Roman
Date Posted: January 28, 2003 at 4:43 PM
Thank you. Yes it's realy smaal!Too small!(A- class mercedes) ------------- / / / / / ALPINE
Posted By: 5hift fast
Date Posted: January 29, 2003 at 9:42 AM
My alpine amp accepts 4 gauge power and ground cables..... I would do 4 gauge
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