Which AWG wire is ok for a JL 500/1?
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Which AWG wire is ok for a JL 500/1?
I'm running a JL 500/1 to 2 MTX 8000 DVC 12" subs. I believe the amp is 1,500 w max. I currently have an 8 AWG Monster copper strand wire running off of the battery (from a previous amp) that leads into the trunk. Can I use this wire to power my new amp? or is 8 AWG too thin to handle all that wattage?? I know I'll need to upgrade to a 60 amp fuse right?
And #2, my MTX 8000s, their rating is 400/800, will standard 16 gauge wire be fine? or should I use 8 AWG??? Thanks a bunch!
And #2, my MTX 8000s, their rating is 400/800, will standard 16 gauge wire be fine? or should I use 8 AWG??? Thanks a bunch!
Yes definitely stick with 4awg minimum. Otherwise if you're running a distribution block, it's okay to run 8 as long as the wires aren't longer than a foot or two to the amp.. But definitely 4awg from the battery to the distribution block. Otherwise, just stick with 4awg. It's just easier to be on the safe side.. I even used 4 awg on my 250/1
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Rep Power: 0 thank you. everything is installed.. doesnt hit as clean as i thought it would, then again, i dont know how to tune an amp. could you guys suggest some good eq settings, gain, etc for my JL 500/1? also maybe it doesnt hit too hard cause i'm using 8 AWG power wire? My friend has these same subs w/ a less powerful amp and they hit a bit harder.
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A good start for tuning would be to read through the tutorials located here:
www.jlaudio.com
they have sample system setups as well, and they also have a guide to tuning the 500/1
I can go and write down my settings off my amp (I run a JL 500/1 also) but being as you have different subs, you'd want to tune accordingly (to their specs/frequencies).
www.jlaudio.com
they have sample system setups as well, and they also have a guide to tuning the 500/1
I can go and write down my settings off my amp (I run a JL 500/1 also) but being as you have different subs, you'd want to tune accordingly (to their specs/frequencies).
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face box a different way
lower the bass boost (on amp and turn bass down on HU)
lower the crossover setting
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