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bigaudiofanat 08-15-2012 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KindBuddy (Post 1869634)
Ill be running two amps, easily making over 2000 watts combined. Yes, I already have the cable sitting around so I figure I'll use it. Hell, everything I'm using is overkill. Custom front stage components with a removable sealed 15 in hatch. Thanks for all comments.

I am running 0 in my car because I will be running 3 amps. :stirthepot::tup:

RonRizz 08-15-2012 02:22 PM

As a general rule, 4 Ga. is good for up to 100 amps (at 20' length)
anything above 100 amps, go to 2 Ga or 0 Ga.

axmea? 08-16-2012 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat (Post 1867480)
It all depends on what your running.


You are correct that it depends on what he is running but I've competed in my younger days on a 4 gauge 3 amp 1200 system drawing 100 amps without any issues whatsoever. 4 gauge at 100 amps will be good up to 12 feet. In a Z, 4 gauge will be good for a 120 amp 1200-1400 watt set up. It is a small cabin with cables not running that far. In addition, all things being equal i.e. same h/u, speakers, amplification, RCA cabling, same length running power cables, etc. the human ear will not be able to distinguish any difference in SQ and SPL by using 0 vs 4 gauge cable. The current needed to drive these amps can easily be supplied by 4 gauge cabling in most cases especially in a Z. If you have room to put a system that draws major current in a small cabin like the z use 0 but if you have a modest 1200-1500 watt system in a small car use 4 g and spend the money on better h/u, amplification, sound processing or RCA's or speakers where it really counts.
If you already have the 0 g sitting around then use it by all means. Enjoy your music and protect your ears. I can say this with experience :)


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