Proper gauge power wire?

[adeck20]

I just purchased a Kicker kx1200.1 amp and two L7 12" subs. The Kicker manuel recommends using a 1/0 gauge power wire for the amp. That seems a little overkill to me, I was hoping to use a 4 gauge. Just wonder what your recommendations and expirences are with this?

 

[B94Sport]

For 1200 watts, and the length of wire that you will need from the battery to the amp, which will most likely be located in your trunk, definitely use 1/0 gauge. You can get it cheap on eBay. knukonceptz is a good seller to check out.

 

[rokke17]

Trying to squeeze power out of wire that is too small is a bad idea. You should ALWAYS overkill and not go too small. Its one area where you shouldnt scrimp.

Chris

 

[BruceWayne]

i agree.. use the 0 gauge.. i posted a topic with pictures on how i ran mine.. search for it

 

[chevyh8r]

If you want the full power use the recondmendations if you want alright power go with the 4 guage it probably won't make that much of a diff.