Amplifier wiring kits have been around for decades and decades, but with HUGE variations in pricing there have been a lot of cheap brands out there with components that just aren’t very good. And with power and ground wires, there is a little more to it than just the size. Size DOES MATTER when it comes to power and ground wire, but so does the material itself. Copper is clearly the best conductor, but with Copper Coated Aluminum and Tinned Copper options, it isn’t just as simple as looking for Oxygen Free Copper anymore, especially with companies using thicker insulation so they can cut down on the conductor size inside.
So in the video below you’ll see three amp wiring kits reviewed, and ranked, based on the quality of wiring and components in the kit. None of these are big money kits, just good value propositions for the average project.
But before we get to the video, let me explain a couple of things about car audio wiring so the lingo isn’t foreign to you.
OFC: This means Oxygen-Free Copper, which has long been considered by many to be the gold standard for car audio wiring.
Tinned OFC: Tinned Oxygen-Free Copper is a high-purity, low-resistance copper wire that is coated with a protective layer of tin to prevent oxidation and corrosion in harsh conditions. Car and marine audio systems are ideal for TOFC which gives the best conductivity and durability when compared to standard OFC.
Twisted Pair RCA Cables: RCA cables, which carry the signal from your head unit to the amplifier, come in a variety of styles, with insane price fluctuations. One key feature to look for in them is Twisted Pair construction where the wires inside are twisted around each other to eliminate or reduce “noise” in the system. If you have ever been in a car with an audio system that whines as RPM increases, you have heard this “noise”.
So now that you understand a few of the key phrases you’ll hear in the video, check it out and see what you think. And while these brands are being highlighted, know that the things being shown in this video can help you purchase amp wiring kits from any manufacturer.
Video Description:
In this vide we checkout and compare three four guauge amp wire kits to find out if this wire is true to size or oversized as the brand claims. Good news, these are all great kits.
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