Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget I have a ton of video content focused on advanced electrical topics for designing your system right in the "Car Audio Electrical Playlist" that you can find here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p2h5kteiaNzLeZs.html Thanks dudes!

@alex16870

3 жыл бұрын

Hello can i ask you an question ,lets say i have an normal AGM Battery "Tudor TK600" and it have lost power due to forgotten the minus terminal on the battery for 2-3 times and the battery it self broke/discharged to much ,can that do so it cause so my all 4 speakers + sub give out "crackled sounds" and hear the music aswell played by an Usb-stick?. It have work fine for 2.5 years until now.

@seangowan7441

3 жыл бұрын

Since i have a mono amp and single 12 with 4 gauge CCA power and ground, if I have a voltage drop, I have a smart charging system (gm vehicle) 13.3 to 13.5 volts in the spring and summer (13.8-14.0 volts with lights on), Winter 14.0-15.0 volts. Can I do the the big 3 to get the power loss of CCA wire back?

@FrankStPeter

3 жыл бұрын

@@seangowan7441 don't know if anybody responded to you but here's a couple tips,, first is if your amp requires 4 gauge you need to go up to 0/0 CCA. Wire,,, especially if your equipment is premium,, I had the same problem,,, upgrade the factory wires making sure to go through all the factory loops,,, there are voltage sensors in the loops they tell the alternator what to do from 2006 and up GM cars,,, and in CCA wire that I threw away because there was a voltage drop from my alternator to four batteries in the back the CCA did not allow enough amperage to keep all my batteries charged no problems now

@milesrudy870

2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster.

@TheTedSeeley

2 жыл бұрын

I need help with what to do and not do when routing the amp power wire through the vehicle interior, can you make a video?

I have learned more in the last four months watching your videos than I have in 28 years of loving bass!! Getting ready to fully upgrade my system with a custom box and amp rack. Thank you Mark for being awesome!!

I always recommend wiring with 1/0 gauge OFC even if it's overkill . They'll eventually want to upgrade to more power or a second amp and if they didn't do 1/0 they'd end up paying more to upgrade later on . I always show them my box of old wire . Buy once cry once 😆.

@GlycerinZ

2 ай бұрын

I second this. Build a solid foundation. 1/0 OFC should handle around 3,000 watts. Why buy some 8 gauge CCA and spend the time installing it, only to later on have to spend more money on some 4 gauge OFC and spend the time ripping out the 8 gauge and installing the 4 gauge, only to possibly rip THAT out and install 1/0 OFC? Spend the extra few dollars on some "overkill" 1/0 OFC and not have to worry about moving up from 500W subs to 1000W to 1500W..

Welding cable makes great power cables. Designed for high current and abrasion resistance, all copper, flexable, and solderable. I solder all my connections and heat shrink/ seal them. Kits are nice from the outside, but I can make some better installations by going ala-carte for my supplies. Don't forget adding a negative cable of the same size from the battery. I see that left out all the time.

@JamesBond-oc4gm

Жыл бұрын

I know this is old, but I used welding cable from battery to battery in the back.

@jamesfair9751

6 ай бұрын

@@JamesBond-oc4gmme too and I even found welding cable that was 1800 strand so it’s extremely flexible !!

@thomaslove6494

Ай бұрын

I basically had free welding cable for like 15 years working industrial maintenance. If MSHA or OSHA would show up on site out of the blue.... panic would ensue...lol. We'd all be grabbing welding cable and extension cords with any kind of knick in them and throwing them in the back of the work truck. I've used it exclusively for all my car audio stuff.... we would go through so much welding lead it was unbelievable. Especially arc gouging. Boss would just give us thousands of feet of it and tell us to go scrap it for beer. It was a laid back badass company for real.

You have the best videos! Anyone can build whatever system they want with your detailed instructions. Thanks for everything!

Luckily, my research actually started with you and your dads NOX! The quality of my install is all because of you man. I think it turned out pretty good. Now I want to drain my wallet at Mobile Solutions so I can build a custom box lol.

I'm putting another aftermarket system in my truck and I've been binge watching your videos. I already had a good idea of most of this stuff but thank you! Lots of good content here and well explained. And yes I was they guy back in the day cranking up my gain making my subs louder 🥴

Of course this gets uploaded after I just ran my wires 😬 i hope I didn't screw anything up haha

@ryanwilson5936

3 жыл бұрын

So, how’d ya do? Lol

@BrentW19

3 жыл бұрын

right? i did my system on xmas break n i just see this now, it sounds great, so i must did sumthin right lol

@projectf025

3 жыл бұрын

God damn it I hate when things like that happen

@southern_merican

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, already installed 1/0 cca from skar and its core size VERY close to my old copper 4 gauge. I think its fake 1/0

@GlycerinZ

2 ай бұрын

@@southern_merican Most likely. Should have saved the time and money and went straight 1/0 OFC

KnuKonceptz is the bomb. Been buying my amp install supplies from them for 15 plus years.

@joboy77

3 жыл бұрын

Always OFC. Never cheap out on my wires.

@CWBchannel

Жыл бұрын

5+ years for me, never using anything else!

Thanks Mark... for your time and patience!!!

That is seriously a nice wiring kit... it actually brought a tear to my eye... nice.

Some of my wires for my install were smaller gauge so i compensated by doubling and tripling up the wires and tinning the ends together i checked resistance and works mint also looks cool.

Good vid. I was a professional installer for about 15 years of my life... Every install got better and better. I cannot recommend enough the tips shown here.

You should definitely touch on welding cable when it comes to power and grounds. Along with dual inputs/reducers

Great information, especially explaining tinned OFC wire -thanks!

Just placed an order with Knuconcepts for all my wire, dist. Block and inline fuse. The pricing was incredible for what you get. Thank you Mark!!!

@CWBchannel

Жыл бұрын

Have used Knu concepts for over 5 years! Fantastic products. You won’t be disappointed

That’s the wiring kit I just bought. Very happy with my purchase.

Your information could be a course taught as a class... thank you for making great videos... I could have used them 25years ago... LOL

Love your do and don’t videos! I’m always curious how many dont’s I’m currently doing 🤣

Been subscribed for years, keep up the excellent work and education. You’re a great teacher, breaking things down but keeping it interesting.

Knukonceptz is the top of the line for mobil wires, besides i doubt anybody Else makes the wire they sell, let alone it's a passion for for them.

Thanks for having the least obnoxious video sponsor segments on the Internet Mark! They're helpful, have an explanation about why you'd use the product, are relevant to your channel and are always nicely segued into...

Any chance you gonne be touching on *"the big three"* upgrades, regarding rewiring your stock alternator and battery?!

@JonathanDFielding

3 жыл бұрын

He already has a video on that. A couple of videos I think.

@geemail369

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanDFielding Did watch his playlist "Electrical for Car Audio" prior to asking my question and found two clips - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioensbKuZsqunbQ.html - kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGaVmrWemdXdaZc.html where *"the big three"* get mentioned - but he never actually did it! Or did he? Do you have a link?!

@hassanalkhawaher3161

3 жыл бұрын

@BEATING NCP93 I totally agree with you 👍.

Thanks for taking time to explain this!

I use welding cable for everything except runs from amps to speakers. Welding cable is pure copper, usually OFC, and made for harsh environments. The manufacturers have to follow strict guidelines for the cable/wire, or it wont even make it to the shelves to be sold, unlike car audio wire. Always go with the biggest wire you can (within reason), due to upgrades that may happen in the future. I'm currently swapping out 1/0 car audio wire for 4/0 welding cable, for my Big 3 and system power. Doing this will future proof things for any upgrades that may happen for me. I should ever have to run new power wire which will save time and money

this is my next upgrade... good video as always... thanx man!

Love you're videos I've really learned a lot by watching them thanks Mark

Just got a KNUCONCEPTS 0 gauge wire set today. Amazing value. It came with one of the most heavy duty fuses I've ever seen lol. gonna be using it on my American bass 15 inch 2400rms 3800 peak, and my scar 2000d. Should work rather nicely :) Very nice quality.

@ericmarciniak3541

3 жыл бұрын

bruh you gonna need 4/0 wire or a few runs of 1/0 to push 4400 watts rms/640ish amps

@Pitbullgotti

3 жыл бұрын

Naw, 2/0 ofc should do just fine. But you better get a 2nd battery minimum

I’ve been watching your video for years, I’ve have learned a lot from your video and wait to learn more. What are your thoughts on using welding wires for the the big three.

Added benefit to watching this. I realize I need to upgrade the wire for my inverter.

I bought both the Knukonceptz distribution block (KNF-60) and inline fuse holder based on one of your recommendations in another video.

Damn this is great information the more I watch I'm like Amen brother.

Great video very educational!

Nice ! Thanks from BRAZIL

Excellent advice !

My research mainly came from you... but one thing I’m still wanting for a video on: Battery to trunk relocation with big 3(or4) upgrade for future system install if not with system already. I’ve already done mine with my engine wire tuck but I failed at making it look clean and now has 2 different power wires to the alternator with no fuse there as I don’t know what can handle the heat???? SAVE ME! 😂

I run the Fulltiltaudio OFC 1/0. Best wire i ever ran

Bravo excellent good video topic of choice for discussion

Hi Mark, thanks so much for your videos. They are very educational for both the experienced and the novice installer. I'm working on an install on a boat and am fabbing an amp rack/sub reinforcement panel out of one sheet of Marine Starboard. My question has to do with running wires... can I run the amp power cords next to the sub woofer basket without any interference? As I have it drawn I have a JL MDH 750/1 and a JL MDH 600/4 (with wires routed down) mounted over a JL M7 12" sub. the power wire comes into the distribution/fuse boxes and runs up and over the sub to the amps. Let me know what you think!

I love knukonceptz . Their wires are thick And insulation is nice

@herculesbrofister265

3 жыл бұрын

And you can get stuff if cool colors

I literally ordered that amp kit earlier today. Lol how funny.

I just always used 1/0 welding cable to a distribution block, then Purdy colored #6 to each of my MTX pro 752 x 3.

I love your videos!!!

Lemme just say KnuKonceptz wire is so buttery soft and flexible. I will never use another company again, thanks for the recommendation

This guy is my new superhero lol jk. But this quality of knowledge you're spreading is unprecedented bro. Thanks!

That’s why everyone should be using AWG sizing

@mcplutt

Жыл бұрын

Most of the world uses mm² sizing

@Thumper68

Жыл бұрын

@@mcpluttIn United States of America AWG is wire sizing standard.

It would be dope to see an OFC vs Welding Cable video.

@midnight873

3 жыл бұрын

Welding wire is ofc

@HighVoltageMadness

6 ай бұрын

​@@midnight873He means car audio wire vs welding wire

Hi, can I use a car audio power wire for big three upgrade? Thanks

Going from the walmart amp kit to these better known amp kits is night and day.

Dude.....you're an audio wiz God!

Excellent video! Can a circuit breaker be used instead of a fuse? This could also be used as a cutoff switch.

Clicked on buy it now, for a “ Stinger SK6241 4 Awg” last night. Gonna run one amp, and in future a small mono amp for sub. Hope it’ll be ok.

@chrisgreer1911

3 жыл бұрын

If it's "real Stinger wire" than oh hell ya you will be fine but if you bought it online especially off Amazon more than likely no it's not , that's the wire coming out of China and other countries , this wire for whatever reason has stinger branded on it but definitely not true stinger wire , it's the same as buying the cca wire just cheap stuff not true stinger wire , so when I held true Stinger wire in one hand and in the other the fake stinger wire u can tell first of by the weight and second by the flex in the wire , that true Stinger wire is kinda hard to flex and heavy but great luck to u and I hope u get the tru stuff tho , I've been there and got takin once before

The best tip you will ever read is. NEVER USE CCA WIRE. Simple. It may be cheaper. But there is a reason for that

@johnsalazar240

Жыл бұрын

After I just bought my kit and reading this I went to look back. It’s cca wire🤦🏽‍♂️

@SEQUOIALOVER2002

9 ай бұрын

@@johnsalazar240 don’t worry it’s not a hugeeee difference. You will be fine

@HighVoltageMadness

6 ай бұрын

CCA works fine. I have 4 gauge CCA and I measured less than 0.5 volts of drop across the wire at 1000 watts. With CCA just use a larger gauge than you would with OFC wire.

@HighVoltageMadness

6 ай бұрын

​@@johnsalazar240It will be fine

@joshlee9305

6 ай бұрын

I just switched to OFC wire throughout my system...makes a massive difference. I'll never use CCA ever again.

Gr8 tutorial bruh

If I have learned one valuable lesson over the years of installing, that having ya sub amps on a different power wire vs ya mids & highs amps will make a HUGE difference!~

I subscribed. Nothing substantial for me in this video but I know the links you mentioned will have some gems I wish I knew sooner. Thank you.

I've always used welding cable, it's super flexible and very durable as welders work in tight spaces and very harsh conditions. Sometimes it's a little cheaper too.

6:50 Thought you were going to skip that point. Great video! Maybe add some math to show voltage drop of full-spec OFC vs CCA at 17-18ft length. Just to highlight that the difference is not slight. Also, maybe mention Galvanic corrosion of CCA? Tis real and I'm sure we've all seen the wire turn to dust.

@renaissanceman7145

3 жыл бұрын

firebirdude2 You are correct! I would add CCA is fine for jumper cables but flat out dangerous for car audio. The repeated hot cold cycles will eventually turn CCA to dust as you pointed out and at that point there's a very real risk of fire. CCA is crap, junk, garbage and should never be used in a car audio system. CCA nearly cost a very good friend his car. Anyone that reads this anf still uses CCA, you have been warned.

good info

I'm glad all my vehicles have the batteries in the truck. Keeps my OFC costs down. :)

@mcplutt

Жыл бұрын

You mean trunk? 😄

Good stuff

just got a free amp, box and sub set, gonna set it up soon enough

can you make a video for 6x9 speakers on the parcel shelf for hatchbacks?

I don't work at Knu Konceptz, but have to say after using them I do like the quality of the components especially for the price. My only complaint being their spelling. lol.

-Amp has 2000w stickers all over it. -You go out and buy $$$$$ 150A wire (2000/14.4 = 138A) * *amp has 30A fuse on it when you take it out of the box*

@_JoeMomma

3 жыл бұрын

Every Boss audio product ever lmaooo

@gplusgplus2286

3 жыл бұрын

@@_JoeMomma hahahahaha just checked, it actually has 25A fuse :p

@strongholdpro1974

3 жыл бұрын

Awdangit!

@_JoeMomma

3 жыл бұрын

@@gplusgplus2286 oh dang a 25A fuse? watch out that's some serious power its pushing there lmao

Question, running rca's and power wire together, does that cause issues? I heard people say both so I don't know which to believe.

Thanks for turning me on to KnuKonceptz!!!!!!!

Great vid. You’re always on point.

Amazing as usual buddy 👏 Could you please do something on capacitors? I'm getting a decent one, yet somehow confused with its wiring 🤷🏻‍♂️

@jaxturner7288

3 жыл бұрын

lol if wiring a cap is at all challenging, you should abandon this hobby altogether.

@Pitbullgotti

3 жыл бұрын

Bruh, caps are WHACK!! I am speaking from experience. Get yourself an extra battery and stop playin around with bs caps for real.

@jaxturner7288

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pitbullgotti how can you take him seriously? Did you wire your own cap up? If you did, how could someone struggle dealing with that? Dude is a troll or a poser for Sure Think about it.

Probably a small tip on wires if You are on a budget but still want the quality. Dunno how it is in the states, but here in EU OFC can be even 10 times more expensive - in the car audio field that is.. Now imagine this - a basic minimum standard wire for welding has to be at least 95% + pure copper and it goes for roughly 1-2$ for a meter of it. That basically speaks for itself :) Cheers, keep up the good work :)

@Pitbullgotti

3 жыл бұрын

Budget or not....WELDING WIRE IS SUPERIOR over MOST car audio power wire. Thumbs up brother!

I wish you put out more vids.

For added power I like to wire my 12v and ground together.

@xchimnyx

3 жыл бұрын

hell yeah!

@awesome96508

3 жыл бұрын

easiest way to reduce voltage drop imo

@hewasaskaterboyshesaidseey5927

3 жыл бұрын

How do you do that?

@awesome96508

3 жыл бұрын

@@hewasaskaterboyshesaidseey5927 either he was joking about connecting the positive and negative terminals of a battery with a wire (not sure if that'd even do anything). Or being fr about running a negative wire with his positive from battery to amp which is actually a thing that does help a lot especially with 10, 000+ watts

New sub

@CarAudioFabrication

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing

Salute.

So.... I'm planning out a modest system for my giant Ford Excursion, I'm curious about power wire to speaker wire length ratio.... is it better to have a longer length of power wire and a short run of speaker wire from the amp to the speaker? Or the other way around? 50/50? What's the general rule of thumb for this?

So I bought and installed two wiring kits, both running separately from my battery to two amps. The kit said 680 watt, I figured good enough since the amps are around 600 RMS. The size of the power wires are 6.7 gauge. I thought I might get a distribution block and change how it’s connected currently. What gauge wire would work when branching two 6.7 wires?

Hi there. What do you think of running wire under the vehicle and then into the cabin? I mean, to run 🏃‍♂️ 4/0 through the firewall then under the carpet a bit difficult. Thanks

Great...👍👍👍🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹...

Quite simply OFC Copper wire (silver tinged so won't turn green) which is good for marine use over any CCA type wire will produce less heat going into your amplifier. And if it's good enough for a boat, it is more than good enough for your car. But OFC wire can be 30 - 40 degrees cooler than CCA wire. Important for good amplifier operation.

Can you make a video on the does and don'ts of amp power wire routing?

Can you use 2 of the source units rca outputs into one monoblock amp?

I definitely made the wire routing mistake because I couldn't find where the hole was where the wire was supposed to be routed. I'm running another wire for a solar panel charge controller soon and I'll see if I can move everything to its proper place... I probably just missed something

i'm using 4/0 quad aug in my semi for my system.

Never found a kit that was worth it

Gonna send this to my friend. I was going to do a sub install for him but I stopped right when I opened the cargo compartment. I swear to god, once I saw how he ran the wires, I wondered how the hell that car haven't caught on fire Needles to say, I said those wires needs to be ran and secured properly. His power distrubution was just two 12g daisy chained between 2 amps.

@fredbradshaw3835

3 жыл бұрын

Damn.

Hi I sub'd your channel while researching my audio upgrade for my 2003 Frontier Crew Cab. It 's been like 20 years since I did my own install. Wow stuff has changed a lot, and generally for the better. Not sure why they are selling that CCA stuff when the pure Cu I found wasn't terribly more expensive. 2 questions though: Speaker wire. What gauge do I need for driving 100w RMS door speakers using 400w RMS 4 channel amp. I don't turn the gain up all the way because that would make my poor ears bleed, but I would guess that this flimsy 22 gauge stock wire needs to get replaced. Are you guys using any kind of termination pins? I wired my cables straight into the AMP, but would it not be better/cleaner to use some sort of crimp pins? If so, link please :)

Just bought $220 worth of gear through the knuconceptz link. Kord Ultra Flex 12 Gauge Speaker Wire 100' Kolossus Fleks Kable 4 Gauge Red Power Wire - 25ft Kolossus Fleks Kable 4 Gauge Black Power Wire - 15ft Bassik Negative Battery Terminal Bassik Positive Battery Terminal Top Post Adapter - Negative Top Post Adapter - Positive Kord Ultra Flex 10 Gauge Speaker Wire - 15ft KnuKonceptz Tinned Copper 4 Gauge Crimp Ring Terminal - Red 10 quantity KnuKonceptz Tinned Copper 4 Gauge Crimp Ring Terminal - Black 10 quantity Firewall Rubber Grommet 4 Gauge - 4 quantity Krystal Kable 2 Channel 4M Twisted Pair RCA Cable - 2 quantity In-Line Waterproof Mini-ANL Fuse Holder With 150A Fuse Thanks for sharing all the knowledge brotha! 👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

At the battery bass full tilt the drop is no more that 13.5 at the amp it hits as low as 11. Could this be due to cheap wiring and if so would that also cause dimming of lights?

May i connect an LED light bar wire 18awg to a 16awg wire to the battery?

I have a 3200 watt amplifier and a 2400 watt amplifier. What type of cable should I use?

I bought an amp kit and 18gauge wire for speaker wire but i have basic 14 gauge wire running to my subwoofer is there any loss there?

I have a 70A auto fuse which says "can be used for audio equipment". I want to use this fuse between wire charging my second leisure battery in the car. Is that fine? The wire itself is for 12v batterirs.

What is your advice on putting an aftermarket audio system in a 2006 acura rl (the radio is integrated into the ac controller and alot of other bs)

@b19gok

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the audio control LC2i which allows you to tap into your factory speaker wires to convert into RCA to add aftermarket amps subs etc this is the way I am going to improve my Jaguar system same integrated AC and BS in radio.

Is having a thicker ground than the power wire a “Dont thing” ? For ex 0gauge ground wire and 4 gauge power wire.

Can u use a thicker wire even if the amp is weak or will it blow the 25amp fuse if the wire is too thick?

Good. Idea. What’s a good crimping tool for 8awg to 12awg and interchangeable dies

im going 4ga any day of the week

Wow a whole video where Mark didn’t say template tape or router table. 😂. Thanks for all you do Mark. This video is very helpful as I am fighting a power issue in my Challenger now

Hey this may be a odd question but what items do you think would be good for a budget under $800?? I’m looking to run two subs in a box in the back of a small suv but wanting to know whats the best of the best stuff I could get for under $800??

@CarAudioFabrication

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help here www.caraudiofabrication.com/consultations

1st great vid! 2nd if the amplifier only requires a 4 gauge for power cable, can I use a 0 gauge instead of a 4 gauge? Are there any positive or negative using it? Also, what guage of ground cable I must use? Thanks

@qball2000able

3 жыл бұрын

@WeAreWatching Yu thank you!

@levik9915

3 жыл бұрын

Get a 0 gauge to a 4 gauge reducer