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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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Default What size power & ground wires

What size cables do you guys all run for your amps? Im thinking about getting 0 gauge to run my 2 channel kicker, but thinking that may be over board. Im sure 4 gauge would probably be enough.

Also is it true that what ever size my power cable is, the ground wire should be the same too?
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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bigger the better
what sort of wattage is the amp?

i would recommend same size ground as power

if its a big amp i would also recommend upgrading ur battery grounds aswell
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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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always match your ground and power cable

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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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It's impossible to properly answer the sizing question without a wattage.
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