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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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By wiring, I mean power wire, remote wire, rca cables, and such. Does a 4 channel amp need 2 rca cables going to it or just 1 rca cable? Thanks for the help. Basically, I want to hook up my Kenwood 4 channel amp and some other 2 channel amp. Will this wiring kit work for that?
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Power wiring is the same, Power, Remote, and Ground. You will need two RCA cables for a four channel amp, one plug for each channel.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
Power wiring is the same, Power, Remote, and Ground. You will need two RCA cables for a four channel amp, one plug for each channel.
Ok thanks
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Yep
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Originally Posted by hick92
Yep
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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4 channel amps need 2 sets of rca's so you'll need a total of 3
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hick92
4 channel amps need 2 sets of rca's so you'll need a total of 3
Ok I have 1 already and the kit comes with 2
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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I'm wondering Wat kinda subs your hooking up
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by hick92
I'm wondering Wat kinda subs your hooking up
I'll take a pic of the subs and amp I have for them. Probably not good quality. Took them outta the back of my step dads truck
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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OK cool
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4 channel amps are generally not built for subs. A 4 channel works well for door speakers or component speakers. A solid 2 channel amp will work much better for a sub. You also have to make sure your ohms are correct. If you have dual voice coils, you have a lot more flexibility.
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
4 channel amps are generally not built for subs. A 4 channel works well for door speakers or component speakers. A solid 2 channel amp will work much better for a sub. You also have to make sure your ohms are correct. If you have dual voice coils, you have a lot more flexibility.
I have a 4 channel amp in the mail for my door speakers and a 2 channel for my subs. Let me also say that I am not crazy about bass. I do not want the bass really loud and rattling, I just want it to complement the miss and highs. I love to listen to the miss and highs really loud though haha. I cannot stand distortion of any kind or static. I am an audiophile hahaha.
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