What do u think of this setup?

[Cammy4U2NV]

I am currently running a Lanzar VIBE268 2000 watt 2 channel amp to 2 JBL GT100's (10") in a bandpass box...i know that i should be aware of what gauge wiring etc. but i have no idea is there n e way to tell what gauge of wiring? and is there n e way to tell how much power(wattage) is actually getting to my subs?

Thanx for all the help/advice,

P.S. im a 15 yr. old noob so bear with me...lol

[prophesized]

is there n e way to tell what gauge of wiring?

it should be printed on the wire

and is there n e way to tell how much power(wattage) is actually getting to my subs?

depends on how its wired

[finese1]

i'm not sure if you want to about gauges or how to read them or what are a good gauge for your setup? BUt i will tell you a little af each. First a gauge is basically the thickness of the wire. Now the higher the gauge the skinnier the wire. Most of the time skinny is bad. The skinnier the wire (higher the gauge) the less reponse to the speaker. On most wires it will say ex.(14ga or 14 gauge). Finally when it comes to sub wiring most people use 4ga. This is sometimes called monster cable. it is really thick and expensive. If you have subs you should have 4ga wires. If not your subs aren't performing to it's ability.

I hope i helped. ONe

[Stealth]

Monster cable is a specific brand... just get any 4 guage power wire, doesn't really matter. The RCA wires have different qualities that do make a small difference but for subs you'll be fine with some cheap ones.

A good place for cheap wires is: www.knukonceptz.com

[Cammy4U2NV]

i've been tryin to find the guage on my power wire but its not working...i've found the brand name... Vintage Power by PMC but i searched yahoo and nothing came up for me to try and find gauge...also how hard would it be if i have a system already installed to upgrade wiring...could that be a DIY?(keep in mind im 15 year old noob with little to no electronics knowledge) anyway near overland park kansas that could help me? thanx for all tha help guys..

[Stealth]

well if its 4 gauge it should be about 1/2" in diameter
if its half that about 1/4" its probably 8 guage

[mauibuilt59]

If you are installing just a sub, then it would be a bitch to redo all your wiring because you would have to take off door panels and the rear deck. I wouldnt upgrade all my wiring to my speakers unless i was installing new speakers and would have to take apart my car anyways. Other than that its too much of a hassle.

4-gauge monster cables would be a good choice. Any car audio store or even big electronic store should have power/ground wires. Monster cable would cost you around $2.50 per foot. That would be the wires going from the battery to the amp. You could use 8 or 10 gauge wire from your amp to your subs, which would cost you about $1-1.50 per foot.