Wiring alternatives RG6 and Welding lead

[stryfe]

I'm considering using 4 gauge superflex welding lead for amp power and ground. Rated for very high amperage, superflexible, and cheap.....less than a dollar a foot. Anyone see a problem with this?

Has anyone used RG6 with RCA connectors to run their inputs from HU to amp?
I've always got twin RG6 Quad Shield laying around....and I could get 20 of the RCA compression connectors for cheap....maybe even free...;-)

May be a little more of a challenge routing 3 runs of RG6 twin....but probably not too bad.

What do yall think.....would it work as well as the stuff in those "amp" kits?

[Nutzon20s]

Depending on how much power you plan on running, its fine. If you ever plan on REAL power use 2/0 welding wire. Its the same size as audio 1/0.

[Wagonized]

Originally Posted by Nutzon20s

Depending on how much power you plan on running, its fine. If you ever plan on REAL power use 2/0 welding wire. Its the same size as audio 1/0.

not really..1/0 welding wire is usually the same as the 1/0 car audio wire. Just the car audio stuff often has a thicker jacket. Strand count of the wire makes no difference at all other than ur flexibility which you dont really need anyway welding cable is fine for flexibility.

to the OP you can make your rcas out of anything...ive made mine out of regular 16 gauge wire before and put a clear sheath overtop of them. You can twist them up in your drill and vice too before hand if you want to look fancy like the professional ones but I dont think it really does much for keeping interference out.

[EMG7895]

I would not recommend rg6 for rca cables in the car. They work great signal wise but routing them will be a pain.

[stryfe]

@ Wagonized
This particular wire has SO style jacket....so I know it'll be tough as hell...and as far as flexibility, the stuff is as floppy as cotton rope.

I would imagine the RG6 would be superior for keeping noise out....quad shielded...foil, braid, foil, braid.


@ EMG7895
I don't think routing would be too bad.....I've become pretty good @ working with the stuff. Was thinking about routing it under the center console to the back..."If" it's possible.....have never looked under there so I wouldn't know.....pretty sure I couldn't get them all under the molding....maybe if I split them up

[Nutzon20s]

To Dustin Page... You are correct... However, when I bought terminals for my audio 1/0 I bought 2/0 terminals, from a semi repair shop that showed me 2/0 wire that they used for repairs... I'm not a pro or anything... Just saying what I saw at the shop...

[EMG7895]

Originally Posted by stryfe

@ Wagonized
This particular wire has SO style jacket....so I know it'll be tough as hell...and as far as flexibility, the stuff is as floppy as cotton rope.

I would imagine the RG6 would be superior for keeping noise out....quad shielded...foil, braid, foil, braid.


@ EMG7895
I don't think routing would be too bad.....I've become pretty good @ working with the stuff. Was thinking about routing it under the center console to the back..."If" it's possible.....have never looked under there so I wouldn't know.....pretty sure I couldn't get them all under the molding....maybe if I split them up

I've got custom rg6 quad cables in mine with neutrik connectors. Routing is not bad they fit in the wiring channel, but if the out puts n your head unit are mounted on the back and not on a pigtail, it makes it a little difficult to stuff it in the dash, but it is possible.