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Jul 8, 2004 | 03:08 PM

th0mpson182

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2 big system questions

I'm trying to build a really loud, yet really, really clean sounding system. I have two Memphis Audio M3 DVC 12's, in a slot ported enclosure that is the perfect size for my Bronco and for the two subs (these things knock). My question is, does the type of speaker wire I use to connect the back of the subs to the box and the box to the amp really make that big a difference? I heard the gauge (unless you are using like 30 or something) only makes a difference if you are dealing with about over 30 ft of wire, and the guy at the speaker store told me the type of wire (brand etc.) is really not the worth the money. He said you can spend 25-30 bucks on speaker wire if you want but it really isn't going to make a difference.

Also, I was looking for some ways to secure my system. I thought about bolting them down but I don't want a) drill through by box and take a chance on it not being completely sealed except for the port, b) I didn't want to drill through my rubber waterproof trunk liner, carpet, undercarpet pad, and body, and c) unless you have a key, its impossible to get the backdoor down on a bronco and to get the box out of one of the windows in the bronco would be quite a feat in itself.

Jul 8, 2004 | 03:30 PM

James's f_1_fiddy01

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1st the wire gauge does come into play if you are dealing with alot of wattage and long distances. the thicker the wire the more current will travel, the more current the cleaner the sound and less stress on the equipment. However unless you are using telephone wire you should be ok, just use a decent gauge wire its really not that expensive. Do the same with your power and ground to the amp as well the more power it feeds to it the cleaner itll run. Worried about losing your air tightness with a ported enclosure is good but the size of the holes you would make wouldnt make a big diffrence if you are concerned about it sliding around then attach some rails along side of the box like 1x2 wood and screw that into the box using wood screws and attach that to your floor that way you wont have to run bolts through your box. make sure to run in line fuses from the power source to the amp itself even if it has a fuse, i allways do that as it may save you the trouble of buying a new amp. hope this helps ya