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Old 06-04-2007 | 05:06 PM
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What do I need for the Big Three?

Can't find Endus' thread. I have all my parts in minus speaker wire and all power cables/accessories.

My last system install with the same equipment kept draining my electrical system so I want to do it right this time. Thanks for any help.

My 2 amps are:

1) 85wx4 @ 4ohm RF Power
2) 1200wx1 @ 1ohm JBL BP1200.1 (powering a single DVC 12" edA)

Would 4g be sufficient or (eek) do I need to go bigger?
Old 06-04-2007 | 05:11 PM
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4 awg will probably be sufficient but the more the merrier. Go with the highest you can afford, it will never hurt.

Youll probably need about 10-12 feet total. And ring terminals for each of the three pieces.
Old 06-04-2007 | 06:11 PM
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I used 0gauge. Like ^ said, use the biggest wire that will fit your budget.
Old 06-04-2007 | 07:46 PM
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Big 3 Thread everything you need should be in this thread, the pictures are gone, but the information is still valid
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Thanks! Just ring terminals though? Do you guys use any type of aftermarket battery terminals for better connection to your batt?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-47nFEq6...sp?g=713&avf=N
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No need. Ring terminals will do the job.
Old 06-04-2007 | 08:17 PM
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Gracias again. Where do you guys get your cable? Crutchfield is $8/foot and don't seem to have a big selection. I also need a fused power distribution block that takes ANL fuses (need a 100-120amp fuse for the JBL). They seem harder to find.
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Originally Posted by THX
Gracias again. Where do you guys get your cable? Crutchfield is $8/foot and don't seem to have a big selection. I also need a fused power distribution block that takes ANL fuses (need a 100-120amp fuse for the JBL). They seem harder to find.

http://www.knukonceptz.com/index.cfm
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