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Silver Member Username: MercsableKalamazoo, MI USA Post Number: 187 Registered: Apr-06 | Right now I have a hifonics bxi2006 amp and its rated at 2000wrms at 1ohm and I want get 0 gauge wire but the power connector says its only big enough to fit a 2 gauge wire. Is there any way to connect the 0 gauge wire to this? I have seen that 2 gauge should be enough for 2000w but most kits I find that are 2 gauge say theyre only good enough up to 1500w. |
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Gold Member Username: CblazeRock island, Tenesssee Us Post Number: 1613 Registered: Sep-07 | trim the wire.u need 0 gauge |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 5879 Registered: Jul-06 | That amp is overrated, it will only do 1500-1600w So yes 2 gauge wire would work for it. But you may as well do it right and use 0 gauge. You should be able to stuff it into the terminal. |
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Silver Member Username: MercsableKalamazoo, MI USA Post Number: 188 Registered: Apr-06 | Well right now I am powering it using a 4 gauge wire..is it worth the upgrade? |
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Silver Member Username: Drant19DUB-C, TX Post Number: 326 Registered: Aug-07 | is it worth it? in the long run, YES. |
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Silver Member Username: MercsableKalamazoo, MI USA Post Number: 189 Registered: Apr-06 | how about in the short run. will I be getting more power out of my amp? |
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Bronze Member Username: Davidt487Texas Post Number: 89 Registered: Dec-07 | my 0 gauge from knu fit i thouht i was gonna have to trim it but it fit. |
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Silver Member Username: MercsableKalamazoo, MI USA Post Number: 190 Registered: Apr-06 | well what I am saying is will it be worth it to upgrade from a 4 gauge to a 0 gauge wire in the short run? Will there be a significant difference in the amount of power my amp can now put out? I know it wont really cost that much to upgrade, but if I can save my money Id like to. I just want to know if I am getting the full potential out of my amp, whatever that might be. |
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Gold Member Username: •cam•BC Canada Post Number: 1804 Registered: Nov-06 | You will need to upgrade, sooner or later. The sooner the better. It will put out a little more power (less voltage drop. Don't forget about added resistance from the 4 awg heating up with too much current), and your amp will run cooler, meaning it will last longer. I'd do it now. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 5891 Registered: Jul-06 | No you won't get an increase in power output. You do need bigger wire though, thats amp is a bit too much for 4 gauge. |
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Silver Member Username: MercsableKalamazoo, MI USA Post Number: 192 Registered: Apr-06 | ok thanks. so I do plan on upgrading to 0 gauge wire and eventually upgrading the amp. I have an 18" RD Alpha which is rated at 2000wrms, so what would be a good amp to power this? Something like 2500-3000w? |
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Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 5141 Registered: Dec-05 | kicker ZX 2500.1 |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 5893 Registered: Jul-06 | What ohm coils does it have |
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Silver Member Username: MercsableKalamazoo, MI USA Post Number: 193 Registered: Apr-06 | 2ohm dvc..so its running at 1 ohm..I dont think that kicker would work because its at 2 ohm I think |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 5895 Registered: Jul-06 | You are correct. These amps would work great: American Bass VFL-200.1 RF t20001bd Atomic 2000.1 and others |
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Silver Member Username: MercsableKalamazoo, MI USA Post Number: 194 Registered: Apr-06 | What if I just combined an additional amp with the amp I have now? |
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Gold Member Username: CblazeRock island, Tenesssee Us Post Number: 1626 Registered: Sep-07 | that amps is fine.400-500 watts will not make a difference to the human ear.when your running that kinda power.would just be a waiste of money. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 5900 Registered: Jul-06 | You can't run 2 different amps to 1 sub |
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Gold Member Username: Big_edge_headMilwaukee, Wisconsin IF IT DOESNT... Post Number: 1299 Registered: Mar-07 | What if you powered each coil separatly, that would be possible... but it would not be very practical |
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Gold Member Username: JuliobSanto DomingoDominican Re... Post Number: 5147 Registered: Dec-05 | you can use an amp per coil. You just need to be careful at the time you're setting them |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 5936 Registered: Jul-06 | Only if the 2 amps are the same |
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Bronze Member Username: Msand951Riverside, Ca Usa Post Number: 45 Registered: Mar-07 | i have the same amp and im using 4 gauge. but im only pushing my sub at a 2ohm load. is 4 gauge ok since im not pushing a 1ohm load i have one 12 t4 tarantula subhttp://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=16056 also if you have any tips on the amps settings i have no idea. |