Amplifier power cable size question.

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Oct 29, 2004 | 09:58 AM

RevToTheRedline

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Amplifier power cable size question.

I have a 90w x 4 @ 4ohms RMS, Kicker amp, what gauge power cable should I use from the battery to the amp?

Oct 29, 2004 | 11:02 AM

Nyceguy17

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Re: Amplifier power cable size question. (RevToTheRedline)

For an amp like that, 10 gauge will work. No need to go bigger than 8 gauge tho.

Oct 29, 2004 | 04:49 PM

Jim Truett

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Re: Amplifier power cable size question. (Nyceguy17)

What is the model number?

Even if it was just running mids, at 13' or so 10 gauge is borderline at best.

Oct 29, 2004 | 06:02 PM

Odessa

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Re: Amplifier power cable size question. (Jim Truett)

Get a 4 gauge cable. You're pushing 360 watts rms and then you won't have to redo the whole thing once you decide to add a sub in the future.

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Oct 30, 2004 | 10:36 AM

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Re: Amplifier power cable size question. (Odessa)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Odessa »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get a 4 gauge cable. You're pushing 360 watts rms and then you won't have to redo the whole thing once you decide to add a sub in the future.
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thats pretty much what i did. it really wont cost much extra to run 4awg to a distribution block and then 8awg to the amp.