RCA Cables......
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 7,242
Likes: 8
RCA Cables......
I'm going to need to buy RCA cables to go from my factory nav head unit to the amps I'm putting in in the trunk of my vert.
What length of cables do you think I'll need?
Do I need to spend a lot for these? Or are the cheapies that I've used in the past okay?
What's the best place to pick this up?
What length of cables do you think I'll need?
Do I need to spend a lot for these? Or are the cheapies that I've used in the past okay?
What's the best place to pick this up?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,394
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area CA
Don't know length but IMO it is worth spending some money on your signal cables (rca's). Check out knuconceptz.com. Speaker cable on the other hand I find it hard to "hear" any difference between monster cable and lamp power cable for what its worth. 
Fej
Fej
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,201
Likes: 0
From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
i agree as 100% with fej. RCA seems to be worth spending the extra money and as far as speaker wire goes. Any OFC cable should do. I first thought that RCA cable wouldnt matter whether its monster or radio shack, but after installing a set of monster RCA cables for my home stereo, turned me into a believer. Check out knukoncept as mentioned. I ordered my amp kit from there and it was a great price and fast shipping too. got mine in 3 days i believe.
Racer
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by fej
Don't know length but IMO it is worth spending some money on your signal cables (rca's). Check out knuconceptz.com. Speaker cable on the other hand I find it hard to "hear" any difference between monster cable and lamp power cable for what its worth.
Fej
Fej
Last edited by eitspc5; Feb 15, 2006 at 02:16 AM.
Race Director
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 14,136
Likes: 2,983
From: Iowa
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
I also use knukonceptz cables and wires.
I never had a problem with them (and I've had lots of orders). Sorry to hear you had a bad set. Did they send you a free set?
As for the small wire in RCA cables, that is normal. I've never seen large wire in RCAs except for the shielding. I've even made RCA cables and used small wire for great distance (while in Air Force) for PA systems, etc.
I never had a problem with them (and I've had lots of orders). Sorry to hear you had a bad set. Did they send you a free set?
As for the small wire in RCA cables, that is normal. I've never seen large wire in RCAs except for the shielding. I've even made RCA cables and used small wire for great distance (while in Air Force) for PA systems, etc.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,201
Likes: 0
From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
There is a lot of shielding on that wire to prevent interference from everthing thats going on in a car electronically. As far as length, it depends on how you are goign to run it. You wanna run it away from you amp power cables. Use a string or some other cable to mock up a run and give yourself some room to spare by goin an extra 3 feet. I got the amp eko amp kit and received a lot of RCA cable. I put the amp behind my passenger seat and had the coil up the rca cable. I had a whole lot. But if i ever wanna move it i can
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 7,242
Likes: 8
Originally Posted by DPG
There is a lot of shielding on that wire to prevent interference from everthing thats going on in a car electronically. As far as length, it depends on how you are goign to run it. You wanna run it away from you amp power cables. Use a string or some other cable to mock up a run and give yourself some room to spare by goin an extra 3 feet. I got the amp eko amp kit and received a lot of RCA cable. I put the amp behind my passenger seat and had the coil up the rca cable. I had a whole lot. But if i ever wanna move it i can
You put it behind your passanger seat? Any pics?
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,201
Likes: 0
From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
its not the prettiest thing right now. Its tilted on its side till I get it mounted so that the amp isnt resting on any cables. I will probably move it to under my passenger seat. I havent decided yet. I also have to buy some new cable, cause i didnt have enough. Its ghetto rigged right now as far as speaker cable. I can take a pic after work though and post it for ya.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,201
Likes: 0
From: DP(oh you know where) IL
St. Jude Donor '06
24 feet i think? Also its hooked up with 8 guage, i know overkill. also my subs are wired using 8 guage. Would i be able to use a diff gauge wire to the amp if my subs are wired inside the box with 8 guage?
Also greg the subs are sounding pretty good. I know they could use some tuning that is totally outta my knowledge. I did what you said with the adapter gain and i was able to turn the amp gain all the way down. Thanks. Now as for the other stuff. im clueless.
Also greg the subs are sounding pretty good. I know they could use some tuning that is totally outta my knowledge. I did what you said with the adapter gain and i was able to turn the amp gain all the way down. Thanks. Now as for the other stuff. im clueless.
Racer
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
I also use knukonceptz cables and wires.
I never had a problem with them (and I've had lots of orders). Sorry to hear you had a bad set. Did they send you a free set?
As for the small wire in RCA cables, that is normal. I've never seen large wire in RCAs except for the shielding. I've even made RCA cables and used small wire for great distance (while in Air Force) for PA systems, etc.
I never had a problem with them (and I've had lots of orders). Sorry to hear you had a bad set. Did they send you a free set?
As for the small wire in RCA cables, that is normal. I've never seen large wire in RCAs except for the shielding. I've even made RCA cables and used small wire for great distance (while in Air Force) for PA systems, etc.
The conductors in these RCA cables are tiny, I have seen larger conductors used and I venture to state this becomes more of an issue as the length of cable increases. Could be wrong, its happen once or twice.
