Anybody replace thier speaker wires when installing a new HU/speakers? Or is it thought that the stock wire is fine?
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C6H12O6 said:I have one of Alpine's higher-end head units that is supposed to have a pretty good internal amp. It sounded ok with just deck power and stock wiring plugged into Infinity Kappa speakers. I recently installed a 10-year-old Alpine V12 amp and new wiring ~ all Monster Cable "Better" grade stuff ~ and the improvement is amazing. I'm still itching for a sub, but the sound is so much crisper and the mid-range so much tighter, it is astounding.
FWIW, with most people stashing an amp in the back PS cargo hold (like I did), decent wires are a must. The power lead alone is something like 22 feet from the battery. I ran 4 ga. wire from the battery with a 4 ga. ground and I really don't think it was overkill at all if you are using a decent amp. Expensive, but not overkill. Even the RCAs end up being long. I ran a single 4 channel, 5 meter, Monster Cable Interlink 401 cable to the 4channel amp and ran a separate 2 channel set for the impending sub so I wouldn't have to pull everything apart again. If you do it right and tuck the wires away so you don't really know they're there, you only want to do that job once.
SR.GRINGO said:Bear80--Thanks for promoting the amp idea. I just orderded an Alpine V12 75x4( the speakers are rated at 30 rms/40 rms..just thought I would be prepared to upgrade to componets someday ) I won't get it for about 6 weeks due to where I live--can't wait. Will get my new grab bar/tank for the air horn at the same time......
Erratic said:That's a great amp. You wont be dissapointed. I just bought my first 80 and I manage a car audio shop. So I'll be sure to keep the board posted about the system I put in. What deck did you go with? Planning on a sub? IF not you difinetly should. It doesn't have to be bowel shaking bass. Just a little 8" or something for that low end kick.