Noise only when Engine is running (Buzzing sound - increase with gain boost)

SouthArk370Z

The quality of speaker wire (gauge, conductor material, insulation) has nothing to do with picking up noise. It is an antenna. Using shielded and/or twisted pairs can help.

Other than the level of sound quality that can be achieved in a car, I've agreed with just about every other thing you have posted about car audio. Which is exactly why I have told others to take your advice.

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RonRizz

There are some that would argue that subject.....I'm not one of them, I'm just not well versed on the subject, I fly by the seat of my pants on past experiences, and things I have read. I'm just a guy who loves car stereo. I do agree that it is in fact an antenna, and from what I have read, twisted pairs can help with noise.
Now whats this you say about sound quality in a car????

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SouthArk370Z

As far as I'm concerned, you are the Resident Audio Guru. I'm pretty sure that amps are much better than what I'm used to working on at rejecting noise so that noise on the outputs is not a big problem. But if the wires go near one of the control modules (or other strong EMF source), it can pick up a lot of noise.

Even twisted pair is a trade-off. Keeping the wires away from EMF sources is the best route. Ounce of prevention...

I see no need to rehash that. Music reproduction is VERY subjective. You seem to be delivering what people enjoy listening to and that's what it's all about. (Quit knocking Bose so hard - a lot of people like the way it sounds )

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