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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 08:58 PM
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Well I'm starting to get some of my stuff hope to install this weekend. First question is should I plan on pulling new speaker wire? What do I use to wire from the hu to the amp (rz4.2000d) Igor the #8 wire covered from the battery to the amp.
 
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16 gauge OFC wire for the speakers. And yes you will run all new wire to the speakers.
 
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The reason I asked is I want to stop and pick up supplies and wasn't sure but I do remember seeing somewhere that 14 ga was recommended
 
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14 might be a little over kill but will work
 
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You'll wanna use 14 with those screw terminals on the amp. I use pre insulate ferules on the end of the speaker wire that attaches to the amp to keep the wire from breaking. A soldered end works too but will eventually break.
 
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You'll wanna use 14 with those screw terminals on the amp. I use pre insulate ferules on the end of the speaker wire that attaches to the amp to keep the wire from breaking. A soldered end works too but will eventually break
Where do you get those ferules from Bates?
 
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Yep I noticed those lugs are pretty good size where is the best place to get 14 ga speaker wire?
 
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Speaker wire can be bought lots of places local. Walmart, stereo shops, etc. I bought my ferrules from Amazon.
 
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do you have a line converter to go from your head unit to your amp?
 
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