Current draw figures are based on rms power of the amplifier with a 50 efficiency rating.
Car amplifier power cable size.
Home units should use an amplifier power cable that maps directly to the amperage power rating for the specific amplifier.
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It is better to choose thick power cables that are short because this type of cable can provide.
Ground cables should be the same size or larger as the power cable.
These figures have been rounded off for easy reference.
Amplifiers are often used at live concerts.
Electrical power capacity is directly related to both cable width and cable length.
The car is a 2015 accord 4 door.
The best way to wire multiple amps to a single power cable is to use a power distribution block.
But now looking at the wiring chart i am not sure if the wiring kit has the right size power cables for my car.
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The size listed where your two measurements meet is the recommended cable size.
That allows you to use a single cable for most of the run including the crucial portion that passes through the firewall and then to use shorter individual cables to actually connect to each amplifier.
Find an unused grommet in the firewall or one that already has wires or cables passing through it and that has enough room for the power wire to fit through too.
The right cables and wires ensure that the strongest signal is going to the correct destination and that a sufficient amount of power is being sent to the receiving components.
Part of car audio for dummies cheat sheet.
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In order to ensure that your amplifier is operating properly and to its full output potential the power and ground cables need to be large enough to handle the demand for current.
The more demanding the audio system the larger gauge wire you will need to use.
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When i bought the amps i picked up an amp wiring kit for both amp.
The power wire from your amp wiring kit usually 16 20 feet in length needs to run from the battery through your car s firewall through the car s body to the amp.
To avoid problems and get the best sound determine the fuse ratings of your amplifiers and their distance from the battery and refer to the following chart to determine the proper power wire gauge.
This means choosing the correct wire gauge or thickness for your system.