What size amp wiring

BryanE
BryanE Posts: 5
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What size amp wiring for install of Pioneer 900 Watt 4ch amp
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  • Speedskater
    Speedskater Posts: 495
    Speaker cables or AC power cables?
    How long are the runs?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    ....and if speaker cables, what's it going to be connected to ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • BryanE
    BryanE Posts: 5
    Sorry, I wasn't clear... Actually both power and speakers. install is in dodge Dakota extended cab so runs are 5-6 feet max. does that help?
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited February 2015
    4AWG Copper, not copper clad/coated aluminum, and 14-12AWG(again, not CCA) wires. Get some decent IC's too hook up tour amp to your pre outs. What sub are you running?
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • BryanE
    BryanE Posts: 5
    speakers are polk DB6501 component set (100 Watts each side RMS) (Front)
    and DB651's (80 watts RMS) (rear) 4 spkrs total. head unit is alpine cda-95xx series amp iis going to be Polk audio pa660. 4 channel, 75 watts rms
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  • BryanE
    BryanE Posts: 5
    no sub, no room
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    Use the best wires you can get, avoid brands like Pyle and boss, knu koncepts makes decent stuff, as does kicker, if you sent something you're considering, run it by the folks here, and they'll let you know what their experience and tinkering has taught them.
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • BryanE
    BryanE Posts: 5
    Thanks, That info will definitely help...
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  • Speedskater
    Speedskater Posts: 495
    edited February 2015
    seabeerob213 wrote: »
    4AWG Copper, not copper clad/coated aluminum, and 14-12AWG(again, not CCA) wires. ..................
    We see more of this copper clad/coated aluminum wire in big-box stores and on-line stores. Often with major brand labels like 'RCA'.

    But 4 AWG?

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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    For the power cord to the amp. Thought he would be running a sub as well, 8should do fine there.
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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