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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 08:53 AM
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Will i have problems/danger running lower wattage amp kit for higher watt amp???

Am I in any danger for running a 150w amp kit for a 2ch 560w jcv amp(http://www.jcwhitney.com/item.jhtml?...=68036&BQ=jcw2) for 2 12" xplod subs(800w max).

i purchased amp kit at sears:
complete amplifier installation kit with RCA and speaker cable, 12-gauge, 20 ft. (6 m).
Kit includes power and ground wire, fuse holders, speaker wire, gold-plated RCA cables, gold connectors, and remote turn-on lead

thanks in advance.
Old Jul 3, 2002 | 09:15 AM
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Re: Will i have problems/danger running lower wattage amp kit for higher watt amp???

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Am I in any danger for running a 150w amp kit for a 2ch 560w jcv amp(http://www.jcwhitney.com/item.jhtml?...=68036&BQ=jcw2) for 2 12" xplod subs(800w max).

i purchased amp kit at sears:
complete amplifier installation kit with RCA and speaker cable, 12-gauge, 20 ft. (6 m).
Kit includes power and ground wire, fuse holders, speaker wire, gold-plated RCA cables, gold connectors, and remote turn-on lead

thanks in advance.
No, but it is best to ru a 4 gauge set up
Old Jul 3, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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For something thats putting out only 100W rms x 2 as the jcwhitney link states, you won't need a whole lot of beef in your wires. However, it's best not to skimp. I'd probably run 8ga power/ground at the least. 4ga or lower is always a good idea if you see yourself upgrading/adding on in the future.
Old Jul 3, 2002 | 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by blizz20oma
For something thats putting out only 100W rms x 2 as the jcwhitney link states, you won't need a whole lot of beef in your wires. However, it's best not to skimp. I'd probably run 8ga power/ground at the least. 4ga or lower is always a good idea if you see yourself upgrading/adding on in the future.

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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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heh...u know u wanna use 0 gauge...lol...i'll be goin to 0 gauge soon enough...i'm running 4 gauge right now w/ rockford 1000x1 and 500x2
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