Installing a Car Audio System? What wiring DO YOU NEED?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

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[@riveralley]

First comment on here yay.

[@riveralley]

How heavy was the box?

[@danv2888]

How much would you take to do my install?

[@riveralley]

@@danv2888 what do you mean by that question?

[@danv2888]

@@riveralley I'm asking Mark. Price.

[@joepaul2791]

Hello Mark , my name is Joe . Wanted to thanks you for such informative videos . I am 60 years young and have installed many of my own systems , but I have to say watching your videos has awakened me to many new routes to go . Thanks much for all your videos and hard work . God Bless you and your business .

[@MatthewScott]

The ground fuse delete thing is neat. Hadn't seen that before. If I ever redo my system or do someone else's I'll be sure to go with some of these products.

[@extrap51]

I love you videos, you do such a good job with them. I live in Melbourne Australia and am putting a car stereo in my car, I am using your videos as a bible. Thanks for shearing your knowledge.

[@paulthecarwhisperer250]

How do you know what size wire to use to run to the speakers?

[@WildMidwest1]

It depends on the amperage to your speakers. If you are wiring normal door speakers (< 100 watts @ 4 ohms) and short wire runs you can usually get away with 16-18 gauge. Larger wattages or longer runs demand bigger wire. For subwoofers consult your amp and driver specs. Realize these numbers are only starting points. It makes a difference what quality wire you using. With tinned 100% premium OFC you can get away with narrower diameter. Using cheap CCA wire you need to go fatter. Mark has great videos on all of this subject but the info is spread out, not all in one place. He is conservative in choosing top-of-the-line wire at diameters exceeding the maximum amperage. As a famous pro installer I get it. He cannot make assumptions about usage and he never wants a customer returning with a blown fuse or fried wire. Most of us enthusiasts on a budget are willing to make compromises based on our listening preferences. There’s a big difference between a bass-head and a typical low-volume Classical music listener in the currents we’re likely to demand. Helpful?

[@joebeezy9471]

This channel has saved me a ton of time and money. Thanks!

[@dblr3000]

How about making a video about when we should use high end RCA cables and if they're worth the money?

[@bobriddle6068]

That covers it good Mark, that much info won't come from a question or two when just starting out.

[@zerodqkov341]

Can You pleas make a video about the BIG 3 Upgrade

[@yasirmahmood5500]

I have 4 speaker - tweeters, 1 amplifier and 1 subwoofer in my car. I need to upgrade the wiring. Which is the best wring you recommend for best quality and protection (specially the guage)? And for my knowledge, for my above setup, will I be needing only 3 of 4 things you mentioned: 1. One Fuse for protection. 2. Power Wiring between Battery and Amp and for ground wiring. 3. Amplifier to Speakers wiring.

[@may03LT]

Them ground link terminals are pretty cool. I'm rocking mismatched d-blocks and while they do the job it does kinda bug me, specially now.

[@harleyhull862]

Love this guy.

[@tylerbrice5805]

You are a legend! Thank you 👌🏼 brilliant video, as always!

[@DGGuaglianone]

I recognize that KnuKoncepts packaging

[@minimotorcruz7877]

At 7.15 sec "this is nice"😂😂😂

[@phaztheaussiebastard]

this video couldn't have come at a betting time. i'm in the planning stage of a new build, and have never done a multi amp install before

[@rly.shiesty]

I just got a third amp

[@Alvarwheezy]

You should check out heat shrink by ray chem, it has adhesive inside the tube to seal it

[@everzamora9031]

Diggin knukonceptz! If you ever get a chance get into there kolossus ofc wire. Aint no joke

[@victoor10]

I know one of your sponsors is knukonceptz. So can you pls answer this question. Is the kolossus fleks kable 1/0 gauge better than the NVX 1/0 gauge ?

[@henrynorrisjr1806]

I've noticed your amazing attention to detail. Does this vehicle have to use another battery or larger high output alternator to run this much equipment?

[@8y8m8d]

Looking to install amp in my 21 Grand Cherokee. Do I need to use a memory saver to install the amp wire or does the auxillary battery do that?

[@lmadden6236]

Can you run a ground from your head unit to your amp to help ground noise? I have good equipment and tons of grounds, power, etc. Good quality wires and amps too, but still get a little engine whine through the highs. Ran rca's away from power wires too.

[@33megamike]

Could you are have done a door speaker installation with the cone and without the cone witch one is the best Thank you

[@daimetosado1994]

I would like to see how to do speaker rings step by step with simple tools I’m starting to install my new system and back in the day I bought everything already made now I want to it myself.......thank you for all the info I could say I’m updated now love your channel.

[@jesuspadilla6428]

Cool explanation, although I prefer Stinger for power and RCA and JL Audio for speaker wire.

[@Wrooks]

Do you need a better head unit to have better quality and louder sound for your subwoofer and amp?? I have a stock head unit currently

[@soggyfries4347]

An aftermarket head unit can provide a significant improvement in the quality of sound from your other audio components. The number of cases where a factory unit outperforms an aftermarket unit is very small. Provided you don't get some cheap brand. A solid aftermarket unit will give better audio adjustment functions, more options for inputs, and other aspects that make it a worth wild investment. IMO, a quality head unit is your foundation for quality audio. If you already invested a good amount of money in subs and amps it would only make sense to complete the investment with a decent head unit. But I understand that some people do want to maintain that factory look, nothing wrong with that either.

[@IndyStreetRacer]

I'd like to know what other single strand types of wire you use. Like what you use for remote turn ons.

[@chevylandtv670]

@caraudiofabrication what RCA cables our better the 3D KRUX KABLE or the KRYSTAL KABLE........... I'm running them from the head unit to the amplifier

[@deputy_vortexx9623]

If I was running 600 watts to a subwoofer from a amplifier would you want a thicker speaker wire something like 4 or 8 gauge?

[@surffish386]

I subbed because you popped the dunnage!! Lmao

[@ericchavez6053]

can you do a video on how to 3 remote wires or the best way to do this?

[@Orange-yp9bl]

Is there a correct way to connect and amplifier and 2 subwoofers ( I don't know much ) local shop simply splice from the rear deck speaker ? ...

[@steelresilience]

A new video yay!!!

[@bassmanwell1255]

I have a question is there a difference between the kac-8106D monoblock and the kac-5001D monoblock both from kenwood .Thanks again for the lesson on wiring i'm still wondering if i should still hook up my mono amp to my comp psu those tiny wires i fear they may melt under high gain values..... Suggestions

[@popdkem13]

I appreciate everything thank you

[@carlossanchez8135]

What can u do for toyota tacoma 2011 access cab

[@arunamul8577]

I have 1000 watts class AB amplifier. What wiring gauge i should use and fuse capacity

[@stevegross2454]

Hey, question! Have you used KnuKoncept's Ultimate battery terminal? If so, can you review it? Im not sure how it connects to my battery, but looks like it could be a good solution. Their model number is UBT-840P

[@carstenmineault3812]

Good video straight to the point you just got a new subscriber

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thanks for subscribing, definitely check out my other videos, you have some catching up to do ;)

[@aaronnewsom6895]

So I bought 4 speakers and I want to get an amp for them but idk what wattage I need and if I need to get a converter as well. I also got a stronger subwoofer 2,000 peak power but idk what amp I should get with it.

[@jeffreycattelino3996]

Nice video I went with Rockville audio 4awg ofc for my small audio build on my genesis coupe still need to edit my installation vids and post them on my KZbin.

[@mickmurphy827]

Hi mark just want to know do you use capacitors for your builds I am redoing my system in my hot rod I will be running a 5 channel amp My new build will be Audison 3 way splits front Audison 2 way speakers for rear fill 2 10 inch Audison subs 1 hearts 5 channel amp

[@ondrejkral1062]

Hello There. I do planing use 4 channel 720W amp but using 4ohm speakers so its 4x60w - 240W not 720W at 2ohm do I have to use 720w or 240W to calculate what wire to use? same think for my mono 320w amp for sub 320W or 150W bridged at 4ohm both AB class - Thanks!!

[@Super2fast4u2]

Can you use the same wiring setup on a old Japanese car. Mine is a 1979 Toyota Corolla

[@drunkenbass6128]

Hey Mark I have a question for you. Is it possible to get an increase in db's with higher end rca interconnects?

[@cain2bad]

Good job mark.

[@ivanpelser5516]

Will they ship to South Africa

[@orvenharrypanem3436]

Sir can you help me. What would be the best fix speaker wire gauge for my 70wattsx4 class ab speaker and 250 class ab mono amp? It will be fit on a hatch back type car. Your input will be a big help. Thank you in advance.

[@dlaroc]

Is it ok if my power wire is 8 gauge but my ground wire is 10 gauge regular wire i bought at AutoZone? The 8 gauge ground that came with my kit wasnt long enough.

[@nikkilalexander7015]

Hi Mark, I'm a great fan of your videos. I got a lot of important tips from your videos. Thank you. I'm going to start a new project for my car. Got an amplifier "sony xm-n1004" and speckers "sony Xsgs1621C". I live in Italy and I'm having a lot of difficulties to find the right gauge ofc wires. Can you give me any tips for my project please.

[@dancosminmarza2974]

have you used bnc to rca cables ??

[@sydneydalpe7818]

Why not use shielded power cables to prevent interference?

[@georgeorgeorge1453]

Sir do you have size box in 10inch subwoofer speaker?pls...help me...

[@Crisper333]

I just got my shipment from KNU today and I wanted to give people a heads up. I ordered 12ga. speaker wire for the doors and rear, and 8ga. for my subs. I got the Karma SS line and they're freaking HUUUUGE, LOL. The 8ga. is damn near the size of 1/0 welding cable. I have NO clue how I'm going to get the 12 ga. wire through the drivers side door. It's close to 4 ga. wire in size and I have an '03 Taurus that has the stupid hard plastic cylinder for a boot. Mark, you owned a Taurus, what size speaker wire did you use for the doors and how did you get it through? Thanks Mark, and for everyone else, the wire looks and feels solid as hell and has a very L-A-R-G-E diameter.

[@youwach18]

Did Anyone notice when he said "outpits" at 4:40 😅

[@twiztid1fiddy]

🤣🤣

[@realn7374]

Question can you connect a universal bass knob with a stock head unit? Thank you

[@patrickc1508]

Real N Yes you can. Just get a rca style universal bass knob and put it in between your line output converter and your subwoofer amplifier.

[@yomarbenitez13]

Anyone know what type of gauge power wire do i need for connecting two amps? One is for the 4 speakers and the other is for two subwoofers

[@thatguykai479]

I can never find distribution blocks in 8 only 6 and below is it because 8 will never be used with a 2 most up ? What if I just wanted to small amps for two subs each running 8G

[@anthonycroton5634]

Hey where do you get your 8 core 9 core speak wire from ?

[@Lordvoldemore]

So I don’t need 0 gauge after a distribution block? Wouldn’t that create a bottle neck??

[@nichofuerte250]

I need an enclosed box for 2x p3d4 10 that will fit in a 2010 328i and I still have my trunk space

[@williamprice4269]

Quick question: How much extra power wire etc, do you plan in your builds?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Measure each run and usually add 3 ft or so. You can use a string if you want an accurate number but the more you do the more you will get a feel for it.

[@williamprice4269]

CarAudioFabrication thanks.

[@dora42ch]

i recently had an amp installed and shortly there after i noticed a cloud of smoke inside my car. the smoke smells bad, like burned goat shit, and makes you want to puke. the smoke is coming from my car stereo, not the amp. the installers tried to blame my LED bulbs but i told them the lights only turn on when i open the door and thats for a few seconds at a time. i replaced the bulbs with OE bulbs and the smell of burning wires is still there. what is causing something to obviously overheat?

[@trevinolawrencio2851]

hi,can yoy please explain how do i know what guage of wire do i need to use for what application?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

You need to take into account the length of wire and how much current the wire will need to transfer. There are many charts that you use to compare the two values to then determine size.

[@xavinb8225]

what would happen if i hooked 1 amp straight into an alternator?

[@martinpantoja2423]

@CAF I was wondering if you’ve ever thought of making your own battery (with the lithium kits being sold online now days) I’ve seen many applications including upgrading battery power for those kids mobiles to make them go faster or have better power exchange do you think this is possible for extra power packs for amps and other stuff you may need in larger builds? This is all hypothetical and simply to satiate my own curiosity if anyone reads this and knows about electrical systems in a way that can be explained to someone with not electrical background I’d appreciate the info and input :D

[@patrickc1508]

Martin Pantoja I wouldn’t, unless you really know your stuff. Lithium batteries will explode if improperly charged, installed, or maintained. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to burn my vehicle to the ground because I tried something way outside of my skill set.

[@zopound7688]

What’s up, So I’m trying to have a audio shop install (4) 6.5 door speakers (125 rms each speaker at 8 ohms),(4) 12’s in a custom box(1k rms each speaker, and at 1 ohm). A 2,500 4 channel amp, and a 4k mono amp for the bass, powered by two batteries in my 01 Tahoe powered by my pioneer 4200 nex radio...so which amp kits or anything else I’ll need would u suggest for me so that when I go to the shop all they’ll have to do is hopefully just Labor?.

[@brianchavez3389]

Go With GP wire. Go to theyre website they have diffrent amp kits

[@lolavdbuurt]

What cable do i nees for 4000rms

[@samanthamacarages5695]

Do you think 8 gaue Karma wire is overkill for subwoofers ?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Depends on wire length and subwoofer power.

[@samanthamacarages5695]

@@CarAudioFabrication I'm running 1 RD 1000/1 to 2 12W3s. Probably like 6 to 7 ft.

[@fatalfriend]

1k watt amp to 2 500 watt subs @ 1 om. any suggestions for the wiring (speaker and power) and fuses? Thanks!

[@patrickc1508]

fatalfriend I am just a hobbiest. He has videos on calculating the appropriate wire and fuse sizes. My own estimate (assuming 1k rms not max) without running the numbers, knowing your amplifier efficiency, or length of wire is roughly at least 4ga OFC with a 125A fuse. Speaker wire.... for your subwoofers, use the largest that you can get and fits. 10ga should be gtg, but 8 is better, 12 if you can’t get or fit larger.

[@mad-maxx2211]

Nice.

[@anthonygutierrez9375]

I use jumping cabels to my power n grown...100% copper..

[@TerminalVelocityable]

Lol the "get ready headphone users" 🤣 had me dying

[@richardgarcia9356]

Will poor quality RCA reduce the loudness of my system, if so how much of an effect?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Likely not "loudness" but can lead to unwanted noise

[@wellokayyes1266]

What is that black part that comes preattached to speaker wire??

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Not sure what you are referring too

[@wellokayyes1266]

CarAudioFabrication i bought aftermarket speakers that come with speaker wires that have a black boxy thing attached to the wires itself. I think I just discovered, it’s called a passive crossover? I’m hooking up rear deck spkrs rt now, one isn’t working and the other one is very quiet, I’m wondering if I should cut off the crossover component bc they’re reducing sound so much? Thoughts?

[@SkashTheKitsune]

0:00 "Hello, I didn't see you there..."

[@imsgoalie1]

A thought on the power wires you showed in those kits... In any conductor, excess positive or negative charge accumulates at and distributes itself across the surface of the conductor so that charge density is nearly uniform. This is because like charges are repellant (and unlike charges tend to pair off and neutralize). So the point being, in any sort of conductive object, positive or negative charge will travel along the outer surface. This includes electrons traveling (i.e. "current"). In simpler terms, current travels on the outside surface of your wires. Where I'm going with this, is that if you have a tinned wire...the resistance of that wire is largely going to be determined by the plating. So oxygen free copper, versus regular copper, whatever... the resistivity is predominantly dictated by the plating on the wire. I haven't looked up the resistivity of different metals to say concretely, but I would hazard a guess that your best value is to not worry that much about what sort of copper it is, and just buy the absolute fattest wire you can reasonably afford (provided that girth is metal, not insulation). Only once I was down to zero gauge wire would I worry about alloy at all, and even then, only if I was some sort of SPL competitor trying to wring every last dB out of my amps. Your ROI of money and attention is bigger elsewhere IMO. Theory is one thing, but actually getting to see you apply knowledge to create these systems is really great. Thank you for sharing your considerable fabrication skills and knowledge with all of us. I am learning a lot about installation methods, materials and best practices from your videos. Ian

[@travisevans7502]

I don't always use Ferrules but I'm pretty sure you do you didn't mention them.

[@justchillin7274]

They need to make their plastic baaes for theit distro blocks thicker, mine bends easily when installing feels too flimsy

[@acceyi9542]

Yessss!!!!!

[@JoseHernandez-tc1kl]

wow, so many wiring makes it harder to in stall even a simple system

[@volcomstonerer]

what would cause my subwoofers to thump a lot. feedback. instantly with power on and all throughout when not even playing anything. it's a hearse with 2 L7s so its loud as hell

[@TheGoodMedicine]

Thanks god for the plenty copper available in my country's ground, main wire 4 meters for 10$ usd

[@TheGoodMedicine]

Btw less than 0 gauge when calculated

[@pritish0071]

Hi, could you please suggest what awg wire is good for speakers.. 14 awg or will 16 awg do!!

[@kylenoray2823]

0 Dislikes! Hope it stays that way. Literally no reason to dislike

[@cuchsluch]

If im going with 0awg power & ground is it manditory/necessary that i do the BIG 3 with 0 guage or can i skip that part?

[@patrickc1508]

c0uchsl0uch00 I would definitely do a big 3 upgrade with 0 gauge. Running 0 gauge to the amplifier won’t do much good when you’re trying to run that much current through the small factory wires. Your electrical system is only as strong as its weakest link. You’re probably (almost definitely) going to need an alternator also.

[@carlossanchez8135]

How much was ur kits was I like it u sold me

[@gettinthrewlife76]

Puppet show 👈😎👉 and wiring 🤓. Morning Mark 👍💯,✌️ out from Modesto,CA

[@JLanc1982]

Handosaurus Rex! 😂

[@Saturn5Rocket]

I liked your magic word LOL SHA-BOO-BAH-LOO am I correct?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Nailed it!

[@Rob_Houser]

We all want to know, how much would it cost for US?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Watch the video. Determine what you need. Add to cart. That's the amount.

[@Rob_Houser]

@@CarAudioFabrication Could you give me a recommendation and I could use that as a jumping point? Thanks and I watched the vid 4 times. Lol

[@gregleblond6039]

what the heck is with 4 gauge butt connectors not even coming close to the size of 4 gauge wire?

[@cracklingice]

Am I the only one that thought of King of the Hill and 'propane and propane accessories'?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Haha I did it on purpose. I was thinking that too.

[@caraudiomodificationsloud]

In

[@willjohnson5711]

Why do you promote knukoceptz, when they sell wiring kits with CCA Cable that you say specifically not to use?

[@chuckw.3623]

Subscribe.... YES!!

[@Olemann4444]

I need some help whit my build i got a 12” in the trunk and 2 tweeters and 2 speakers front only its old car.(volvo 240) I tuned everything perfect to one song... but when i try another sog its way to much bass and sound like shit... i found 3 songs i love the sound on but other then that shit.... what to do???

[@Krazie-Ivan]

my guess is; might need the system to be a bit more well-rounded and flat in response, cause what you've described sounds like classic "peaky" issues where the Db's at certain frequencies are vastly different. is the sub in a sealed box within the factory recommended volume spec, or in a prefab that is either too small, or a bandpass/ported that isn't tuned near the sub's TS parameters?

[@Olemann4444]

Krazie its a ported box so i should try to play more whit the amplifier tuning?

[@Krazie-Ivan]

i'm willing to bet it's the ported box giving you unbalanced response. so you might look-up the sub specs & find a sealed box with the right net volume... 1.5-2.2cuft is normally a good place to start with the avg 12" sub. place it rear-firing toward the back bumper, in the driver's side of the trunk. then turn down your amp gain & set the low-pass to about 50-60Hz. i listen to everything from Led Zep, to Lupe Fiasco, Bjork, TOOL, The Roots, NIN, ATCQ, Prince ...sealed boxes, and maybe a t-line to add rumble are all i'd ever suggest. ported & bandpass sound like poo.

[@Olemann4444]

Thank you alot im looking to upgrade the sound system so you prefer sealed box i want to build a custom box but whit no expirence in sound system i have no idea whats good and what to keep away from can you send me a link to 2 12” subs and amplifer that match good maybe a box or i can try building my own box.

[@erikoroscoe1051]

That box was like $200 ?

[@johnebuckland]

Mornin'

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Top of the mornin to ya!

[@bournelucid]

Shaboobaloo

[@elyeyo8912]

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[@CarAudioFabrication]

¡Gracias amigo!

[@riveralley]

@@CarAudioFabrication do you speak spanish?