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Posted 03 November 2009 - 12:15 AM

I will be starting my build log as soon as I get a job, either this month (hopefully) or next month (at the latest) so I want to do everything right any buy the book. I drive a 2003 Saturn Ion with stock alternator for now(depending if I run my sub amp at 1 ohm or 2 ohms) and I have done the Big 2 (Grounds - Engine Block to Frame / 1run and Battery to Frame / 2runs) in Kicker HyperFlex 1/0 AWG. I will be using a Kenwood KDC-X492 (will be upgrading after the build is complete) for head unit with a Epic Center 160 for voltage and bass in older recordings since I listen to a lot of old school music. The subs have not been decided on and the interior speakers have not been decided on yet. I will be running the SAX-125.2 at 2 ohms on both channels and I will be running the SAZ-2000D at either 2 or 1 ohm (if one ohm I will be getting a HO alternator later on down the road once I find one).

Question #1: I see people comparing Kicker HyperFlex to KnuKonceptz 1/0 AWG wire and saying Knu wire has more strands and bigger, I have both wire and cant really tell (is it true)?

Question #2: Is Welding wire good and how does there 1/0AWG compare to Kicker HyperFlex and KnuKonceptz?

Question #3: When is welding wire 2/0, 3/0 or 4/0 AWG wire required for an install?

Question #4: My main battery is in the trunk (factory location, I will replace this with a bigger battery). I will be buying two batteries and using them as starting and system battery (either will be 2-80AH's if I use SAZ-2000d at 2ohms or 2-100AH's or more if I use SAZ-2000D at 1 ohm). What size wire should I use between the batteries I was thinking 1/0 AWG Knu wire from battery 1 to battery 2 (or should I use 2/0), 1/0 AWG from battery #2 to distribution block, 1/0 AWG (SAZ-2000D) and 4 AWG (SAE-125.2) to amps.


***To keep this a little clean and uncluttered with guesses, I would like people who have experience in this area and have actually used all three wires (just dont want someone answering just one question please try to give your input on all questions, thats why I want someone experienced otherwise it will turn into people answering just one question and the topic only centered around that answer). Thanks for input and help fellas.***
2003 Saturn Ion-2 Current Build:
Build Log
Kenwood KDC-X492 (Head Unit)------------Getting Replaced
Audio Control Epic-160 (Bass Processor & Volt Meter)
4 Boss Audio TW12 Tweeters (Front & Rear Factory Speaker Wiring)-------------Getting Replaced
4 Eminence Alpha-6A 6.5" Midrange Speakers (SAX-125.2 amp @ 4 ohms)---------------Getting Replaced
Sundown Audio Z15 - D4 (2 ohm load)
Sundown Audio SAZ-2000D Amp - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0 AWG (Sub Amp)
Sundown Audio SAX-125.2 Amp - KnuKnoceptz Kolossus Fleks 4 AWG (Midrange Amp)
Electrical
AutoCraft Silver Stock (Primary Battery)--------------Getting Replaced
Valeo 105A Stock Alternator

System Upgrades: Coming Soon......
Alpine CDA-9886 or Pioneer Premier DEH-P710BT (Headunit)
4 Oxygen Audio (O2) OM6-120 - 6.5" Midrange Speakers (Sundown SAX-125.2)
4 Hybrid Audio Technologies Legatia L1V2 Tweeters (Sundown SAX-50.4)
4 Oxygen Audio (O2) OPW-M6 - 6.5" Midbass Speakers (Sundown SAX-50.4)
Sundown SAX-50.4 or Sax-125.2 (KnuKnoceptz Kolossus Fleks 4 gauge)
2 Batteries (100AH or better each)
Welding Supply Wire (3/0 AWG)
KnuKonceptz SS Karma 16 gauge Speaker Wire (Midranges, Midbasses and Tweeters)
KnuKonceptz Kolossus 8 Gauge Power Wire (Subwoofers)


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Posted 03 November 2009 - 12:32 AM

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above items plus:

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Kinetik HC2400 or HC3800 batts
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(8)soundstream pro series SM16-90 mid bass woofers
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Knukonceptz Kolossus flex 1/0 cable


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2000 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER

current system

Kenwood KVT-719dvd
Massive audio P 800.4
(4)soundstream TWS.4 tweeters
(4)Hifonics ZUES 6x8's
just to get by

SOON TO COME


above items plus:

(1)Mechman 250 amp alt or 300amp alt
Kinetik HC2400 or HC3800 batts
(4)soundstream pro series SST-05 bullet tweeters
(8)soundstream pro series SM16-90 mid bass woofers
(1)soundstream REF4.760
(2)Soundstream XXX-6500d
(2)Soundstream XXX-18's
(1)Soundstream XBP-10 SPL Competition Signal Processor
Knukonceptz Kolossus flex 1/0 cable


and NO, I'm not sponsored
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2000 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER

current system

Kenwood KVT-719dvd
Massive audio P 800.4
(4)soundstream TWS.4 tweeters
(4)Hifonics ZUES 6x8's
just to get by

SOON TO COME


above items plus:

(1)Mechman 250 amp alt or 300amp alt
Kinetik HC2400 or HC3800 batts
(4)soundstream pro series SST-05 bullet tweeters
(8)soundstream pro series SM16-90 mid bass woofers
(1)soundstream REF4.760
(2)Soundstream XXX-6500d
(2)Soundstream XXX-18's
(1)Soundstream XBP-10 SPL Competition Signal Processor
Knukonceptz Kolossus flex 1/0 cable


and NO, I'm not sponsored
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2003 Saturn Ion-2 Current Build:
Build Log
Kenwood KDC-X492 (Head Unit)------------Getting Replaced
Audio Control Epic-160 (Bass Processor & Volt Meter)
4 Boss Audio TW12 Tweeters (Front & Rear Factory Speaker Wiring)-------------Getting Replaced
4 Eminence Alpha-6A 6.5" Midrange Speakers (SAX-125.2 amp @ 4 ohms)---------------Getting Replaced
Sundown Audio Z15 - D4 (2 ohm load)
Sundown Audio SAZ-2000D Amp - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0 AWG (Sub Amp)
Sundown Audio SAX-125.2 Amp - KnuKnoceptz Kolossus Fleks 4 AWG (Midrange Amp)
Electrical
AutoCraft Silver Stock (Primary Battery)--------------Getting Replaced
Valeo 105A Stock Alternator

System Upgrades: Coming Soon......
Alpine CDA-9886 or Pioneer Premier DEH-P710BT (Headunit)
4 Oxygen Audio (O2) OM6-120 - 6.5" Midrange Speakers (Sundown SAX-125.2)
4 Hybrid Audio Technologies Legatia L1V2 Tweeters (Sundown SAX-50.4)
4 Oxygen Audio (O2) OPW-M6 - 6.5" Midbass Speakers (Sundown SAX-50.4)
Sundown SAX-50.4 or Sax-125.2 (KnuKnoceptz Kolossus Fleks 4 gauge)
2 Batteries (100AH or better each)
Welding Supply Wire (3/0 AWG)
KnuKonceptz SS Karma 16 gauge Speaker Wire (Midranges, Midbasses and Tweeters)
KnuKonceptz Kolossus 8 Gauge Power Wire (Subwoofers)


For Sale (PM me if interested).............
4 Pairs of Eminence Alpha - 6A (6.5" Midrange Speakers 100Rms/ 93.6 db/ 8 ohms/ 118Hz(Fs)/ 85-6,000Hz)
3 Eminence Alpha - 6C (6.5" Midrange Speakers 100Rms/ 93.3 db/ 4 ohms/ 107Hz(Fs)/ 81-5,500Hz) - 1 pair still Brand New In Box
1 Oxygen Audio OM-605ND (Power Midrange - 6.5" 100Rms/ 97 db/ 4 ohms/ 130-15,000Hz)
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Little angel, go away
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Little angel, go away
Come again some other day
Devil has my ear today
I'll never hear a word you say
He Promised I would find a little solace and some peace of mind
Whatever. Just as long as I don't feel so desperate and ravenous
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