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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Zup guys! I finally decided to add an amp and 10' sub to my Alpine CDA-9856 HU. I want to install this myself so I’ve been reading old threads on amp&sub installs. This is what I gathered so far on what I need:
-OEM-PAC (high input to low output.)
-A Rockford Fosgate wiring kit from Best Buy
-RCA cables from Radio Shack and the speaker wire
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Please feel free to add on what else I need or what works better from your experience. I’m trying to make this install as simple as possible. Thanx !
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This is what i'm talking about. Thank you Chattanooga! Walmart it is! By the way the amp is a 400Watt amp. So a 500 watt kit is ok or should I get the 1400 watt one? Thanx again!
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by armkneez8
This is what i'm talking about. Thank you Chattanooga! Walmart it is! By the way the amp is a 400Watt amp. So a 500 watt kit is ok or should I get the 1400 watt one? Thanx again!
unless you're gonna go big, dont get the 1400Watt kit. you'll waste your money.
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Just checked the Walmart website and they dont carry the 500 Watt kit? Any more ideas? Thanx!
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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i know that every store i have been to does...
check your local supercenter, or give me a few minutes and ill post some links

How are you paying, so i can know what site to look for
ebay alright? walmart.com? target.com? paypal sites?
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Stinger-SWK10R-5...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stinger-500-Watt...QQcmdZViewItem

Or go local, and have tons of room to upgrade
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OR....ill go to Sierra Tool and supply about 10 miles from my house, buy a good one with EVERYTHING for 12.01 with tax

and ship to you

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Hey Chattanooga you have been a great help! I will try these stores tomorrow and see what I can find! If I come out empty I will definitely take your offer. Thank You SIR!!!
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no problem man
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Originally Posted by Chattanooga
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stinger-SWK10R-5...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stinger-500-Watt...QQcmdZViewItem

Or go local, and have tons of room to upgrade
(non-sponsor link removed)


OR....ill go to Sierra Tool and supply about 10 miles from my house, buy a good one with EVERYTHING for 12.01 with tax

and ship to you
I would definitely avoid one of those first two kits posted......10awg wires...500 watts peak likely, not RMS.. I would never purchase smaller than 8awg, which for the average length is good for about 300wRMS.

Use this chart to help select the appropriate size:


Search around for other sources of install kits -- I would recommend contacting KEE AUDIO from our forum.

you also don't need that line-level converter in the original post

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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:33 AM
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I also carry several very good install kits for the same price as Walmart but with good shielded RCA's and 4ga wire.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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I looked on Kee Audio's site recently. I wish I had bought my wiring kits for my amp and speakers from him. They were the price of wal marts but the quality you get from best buy or circuit city.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-CK44-4-CH...QQcmdZViewItem

I just bought this kit. It is a steal for 60 bucks. Now I have to figure out the best way to run it.
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