Wires / Cables

matok · 07-18-2008, 09:21 AM

Where did you get yours, what brand(s) did you use?

bikinpunk · 07-18-2008, 10:26 AM

knukonceptz, stinger, kicker, radio shack, monoprice, etc, etc

matok · 07-18-2008, 11:41 AM

thanx... I personally believe that wires play almost as important a role as the other components but at the same time don't buy into the belief that you must pay top dollar for great quality

matok · 07-18-2008, 11:45 AM

How many feet of power wire do you need to run to the trunk, and same for RCA's from the deck to trunk

tcd2004 · 07-18-2008, 12:04 PM

I just did an install and used knukonceptz. I couldn't be happier with the quality and flexibility of the wire. For the price I think it is your best bet. I think the power wire in my kit was 17ft and I ended up cutting off at least a couple

Chase016 · 07-18-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matok

thanx... I personally believe that wires play almost as important a role as the other components but at the same time don't buy into the belief that you must pay top dollar for great quality

Well the RCA plays a large role and I would want to be quality. But otherwise wire is wire. As long as you have a decent size guage wire should all be the same. The (super fab copper plated ultra core blah blah so on) most companies advertise for their wires make minimal difference. This is just my opinion though. Honestly get some good RCA's so the signal isnt lost get some cheaper wire and spend the extra on a good amount of sound deadening. Good Luck

matok · 07-18-2008, 06:12 PM

Thanx guys... do you use the speaker wire that Honda runs or do you run your own?

Would someone please give me a complete run down of what wires and lengths (approx of course) I would need to install:

Pioneer DEH-P700BT / DEHP700
JL Audio Slash v2 300/4v2 75W x 4 Car Amplifier
JL Audio Slash v2 500/1v2 500 watts RMS x 1 Car Amplifier
Focal 165 CA1
Focal 165 A1
JL Audio 10W6v2 in a civic stealth box or possibly a custom fiberglass solution as created by a very talented member of these forums.

I am going to buy all the components piece by piece as I have money and then install all at once...

toxin · 07-18-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase016

Well the RCA plays a large role and I would want to be quality. But otherwise wire is wire. As long as you have a decent size guage wire should all be the same. The (super fab copper plated ultra core blah blah so on) most companies advertise for their wires make minimal difference. This is just my opinion though. Honestly get some good RCA's so the signal isnt lost get some cheaper wire and spend the extra on a good amount of sound deadening. Good Luck

Copper is expensive these days, though, so beware of flea-market brands who overrate the gauge.

toxin · 07-18-2008, 06:32 PM

matok,

My $0.02: lose the rear speakers if you haven't already bought them.

If you're dead set on the 10W6, I'd just get the Stealthbox for simplicity. I wanted a 12 with higher sensitivity though, so I commissioned our friend.

***msjwild3*** · 07-18-2008, 06:45 PM

Kicker FTW!!! Got my 4 gauge kit for 50 bones.

matok · 07-18-2008, 07:37 PM

I haven't bought anything yet... I'm not brave enough to do the install myself and have found that it's gonna cost me around $500 just for that.

I haven't bought anything... I think Bikini also mentioned in the past that rears aren't necessary...

My thing is that I want a clean balanced sound and as far as price goes (Toronto, Canada) this seems to be it...

If I don't put speakers on the rear deck I can upgrade to a Focal 165 V1 Polyglass 6-1/2 Component Set instead...

matok · 07-18-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxin

matok,

My $0.02: lose the rear speakers if you haven't already bought them.

If you're dead set on the 10W6, I'd just get the Stealthbox for simplicity. I wanted a 12 with higher sensitivity though, so I commissioned our friend.

I'm sorry, I just know that JL has an excellent reputation and have heard W6s before... What does higher sensitivity mean?

I listen to mostly 90's HipHop and my wife listens to Electronic House like DJ Tiesto (YouTube - Dj tiesto power mix)

toxin · 07-18-2008, 08:08 PM

Basically, sensitivity is how loud it will get per watt of power. W6's are awesome. I just happen to only have 250w on tap, so it wouldn't work for me. Kinda pricey, too, but you can't go wrong.

Quote:

If I don't put speakers on the rear deck I can upgrade to a Focal 165 V1 Polyglass 6-1/2 Component Set instead...

Awesome idea. Do it!

matok · 07-18-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxin

but you can't go wrong.

Exactly what I was thinking.. what about the amps? Good choices??

Also, I would get MB Quarts but I can't find them anywhere... from what I understand Focal has taken over that market, @least in Canada

toxin · 07-18-2008, 08:57 PM

Can't go wrong with JL, IMO. I'm running a 500/5.

If you wanted to poke around the audio sites, you can find other brands that have arguably comparable/better performance for the $, but getting something that makes you happy is more important than anything.

Focal >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MB Quart from what I've read, but I can't say I've auditioned them.

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bikinpunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 2,922 Erin iTrader: 3 / 100%	knukonceptz, stinger, kicker, radio shack, monoprice, etc, etc

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matok Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 144 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanx... I personally believe that wires play almost as important a role as the other components but at the same time don't buy into the belief that you must pay top dollar for great quality

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matok Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 144 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	How many feet of power wire do you need to run to the trunk, and same for RCA's from the deck to trunk

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tcd2004 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 22 Posts: 397 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just did an install and used knukonceptz. I couldn't be happier with the quality and flexibility of the wire. For the price I think it is your best bet. I think the power wire in my kit was 17ft and I ended up cutting off at least a couple

07-18-2008, 06:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
matok Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 144 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanx guys... do you use the speaker wire that Honda runs or do you run your own? Would someone please give me a complete run down of what wires and lengths (approx of course) I would need to install: Pioneer DEH-P700BT / DEHP700 JL Audio Slash v2 300/4v2 75W x 4 Car Amplifier JL Audio Slash v2 500/1v2 500 watts RMS x 1 Car Amplifier Focal 165 CA1 Focal 165 A1 JL Audio 10W6v2 in a civic stealth box or possibly a custom fiberglass solution as created by a very talented member of these forums. I am going to buy all the components piece by piece as I have money and then install all at once...

07-18-2008, 06:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
toxin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 209 iTrader: 0 / 0%	matok, My $0.02: lose the rear speakers if you haven't already bought them. If you're dead set on the 10W6, I'd just get the Stealthbox for simplicity. I wanted a 12 with higher sensitivity though, so I commissioned our friend.

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*msjwild3* 8th Civic Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 20 Posts: 2,092 Ryan iTrader: 2 / 100%	Kicker FTW!!! Got my 4 gauge kit for 50 bones.

07-18-2008, 07:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
matok Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 144 B iTrader: 0 / 0%	I haven't bought anything yet... I'm not brave enough to do the install myself and have found that it's gonna cost me around $500 just for that. I haven't bought anything... I think Bikini also mentioned in the past that rears aren't necessary... My thing is that I want a clean balanced sound and as far as price goes (Toronto, Canada) this seems to be it... If I don't put speakers on the rear deck I can upgrade to a Focal 165 V1 Polyglass 6-1/2 Component Set instead...

07-18-2008, 08:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
toxin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 209 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Can't go wrong with JL, IMO. I'm running a 500/5. If you wanted to poke around the audio sites, you can find other brands that have arguably comparable/better performance for the $, but getting something that makes you happy is more important than anything. Focal >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MB Quart from what I've read, but I can't say I've auditioned them.