Wire kit?
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Yeah I had to type it out but you guys had to read it 
Haz, you know I love a good debate
I surely hope that you and Deus know that my comments were not directed at you two. Anyway, I know my original post may not have contained the history, physics, test results and theory of electrical transmission but I felt it addressed the guys question nicely. OOPS, must have been wrong on that one.
Oh well, not the first time and I am sure will not be the last.
Haz, you know I love a good debate
I surely hope that you and Deus know that my comments were not directed at you two. Anyway, I know my original post may not have contained the history, physics, test results and theory of electrical transmission but I felt it addressed the guys question nicely. OOPS, must have been wrong on that one.Oh well, not the first time and I am sure will not be the last.
, Directional?!?! Ha ...I laughed a bit when I saw the arrows on my RCA'S I bought for my DVD player...Lets get into a capacitor debate !!!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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My post was only intended to elaborate on a single point of comparison regarding the characteristics of different types of wire. I'm sorry if you took it as an attack, I certainly didn't mean to come off in that manner.
I did fail to exaggerate my point to make it more clear, however. Your point about miniscule differences in strand numbers is very valid, but what I was specifically referring to is how some of the larger gauges of wire at places like radio shack tend to have a very small number of strands. It would come down to 1000 strands vs. maybe 25 strands of very thick copper. A high number of strands is what gives the wire good pliability, which is why I brought that up. With a small number of substantially thicker strands, you have a higher likelihood of seeing breaks at the crimps and such, which could potentially lessen the quality of the signal as a result of increased impedence.
Again, I'm sorry that you felt I was attacking. I'm just trying to contribute.
-skoal
I did fail to exaggerate my point to make it more clear, however. Your point about miniscule differences in strand numbers is very valid, but what I was specifically referring to is how some of the larger gauges of wire at places like radio shack tend to have a very small number of strands. It would come down to 1000 strands vs. maybe 25 strands of very thick copper. A high number of strands is what gives the wire good pliability, which is why I brought that up. With a small number of substantially thicker strands, you have a higher likelihood of seeing breaks at the crimps and such, which could potentially lessen the quality of the signal as a result of increased impedence.
Again, I'm sorry that you felt I was attacking. I'm just trying to contribute.
-skoal
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Skoal,
No problem, I guess we all misunderstand each other from time to time in the realm of non-verbal communication. One of the downfalls of a discussion board I suppose.
Ok Roush,
So to capacitator or incapacitator? Now there's the 1 million dollar question. I feel that the little difference the cap gives you is worth the investment to someone wanting the most from their system (like me)
But for someone that just wants to add subs to their factory setup then it would be a waste of money. However, since I paid over 2k for my signal processor alone I guess I feel what's an extra 100.
No problem, I guess we all misunderstand each other from time to time in the realm of non-verbal communication. One of the downfalls of a discussion board I suppose.
Ok Roush,
So to capacitator or incapacitator? Now there's the 1 million dollar question. I feel that the little difference the cap gives you is worth the investment to someone wanting the most from their system (like me)
But for someone that just wants to add subs to their factory setup then it would be a waste of money. However, since I paid over 2k for my signal processor alone I guess I feel what's an extra 100.
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Heh heh...I'm all for them..I have one too... I have an Alumapro 5(not in yet!)... Just a cylindrical 1 running right now...And my ears are the only signal processors I have....I just don't like how people think cap's are going to "fix" things...
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From: Thomaston,Ga
Wirey
I bought my power wire from www.partsexpress.com and it was delicously bendable and well insulated. My 8.7 cents(inflation factored)
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Now thats what I call power wire! Dual 0 awg to 4 awg
Paid 1.80 a foot for the 0 awg locally and its all stinger.Also I agree that caps can help with some things, but they are not the solution to all like many people think they are. However, they are not at worthless as some people think either.
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Originally posted by ROUSHFAN-1
1: How much power are you running for 2-1/0 !?!?!
2:Time for a new comforter !! That plaid made me nauseous !
1: How much power are you running for 2-1/0 !?!?!
2:Time for a new comforter !! That plaid made me nauseous !
But I have a blue plaid Nautica one now.I am running 2 Zapco C2k 6.0s and a 4.0 at minimum. Then I may tri-amp later on and do some other stuff, which is why I ran 5 10 foot runs 4 awg. The main reason for the dual 1/0 was so voltage drops would be less of an issue. Also, 1/0 is only rated up to about 300 amps (pending on length) and I may end up drawing more than that later on. Plus when I bought the 0 awg I was kind of forced into buying the whole spool since I wanted red and since the shop didn't really sell too much of it. $90 for 50 feet of 1/0 singer wasn't too bad ($1.80 a foot) and to top if off I paid 10 bucks for 10 feet of the silver 0 awg and got a 6 foot piece free.
Basically what I’m running can be seen here: http://www.sounddomain.com/id/hazard269