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Well the truck is a 2011 Chevy Tahoe and i was wondering about the runs from the negative terminals but from what i had read and seen from most people running larger system it seemed like that was the preferred method. I was just wanting to know which one was easier. The cable i am using is 0 gauge XS OFC so dont get me wrong i would rather save money by not having to run as much cable plus the :effort: but i maybe expanding the system this time next year to an additional BC5500D and 2 more ZCONs and D3100's. So i am just trying to do the runs right the first time so i don't have to do it again later even if it is overkill/more money for the time being. Also thx for the replies.

Got a question about running power cables thru my 2011 Chevy Tahoe I have seen people run their cables either thru the firewall or under the truck using flexible conduit. Which is preferable? Or is that depending on the amount of runs you are doing. I am planning on 2 runs of both positive and negative from a D3400 under the hood to a D3100 in the rear running a Crescendo BC5500D for 2 ZCON 15’s. If it is just a matter of preference then my question is answered, but if there are other issues to consider then any input would be greatly appreciated. I won’t start my build for about another month or so (in Afghanistan) so I have just been pouring over the net and this forum trying to dig up as much info as I can before I jump deep into doing this build which is my first btw. TIA

Got a question about batteries. Did a little researching on the forums and seen that it is recommended that when wiring batteries in parallel to use identical batteries. My question is that I already have a D3400 that is going under the hood and was planning to get an additional D3400 to go in the rear, but here lately I have been thinking about getting a D3100 for the rear. The more and more I look at it I prefer the D3100 for the rear, but my concerns are the charging issues I have been reading about with mismatched batteries. Though these batteries are very similar will that keep me from having issues or should I just get the D3400 so I don’t have any issues? TIA.

Oh i know, it is my first real build so i know i will make some mistakes and what not but i am really eager to get it going. Will be back stateside mid Dec. So right now i am just making some purchases and looking over most of my picks to make sure that i plan out the right path. Only real major concern is is just stripping out my tahoe to get the process started. and making sure i do everything right.

cool appreciate the info will give some of threads a look.

This is the system i plan on building: H/U: Clarion NX702 Door Speakers: JBL GTO628 Door Amp: MB Quart ONX4.80 Subs: 2x ZCON 15" Sub Amp: Crescendo Audio BC5500D Powers System: 2nd Alt 300 Amp SPX Series Alternator Batteries: XS Power 2 x D3400 One up under the hood Second in the rear by the enclosure. Any thoughts?

Wassup people. Found this forum after i started looking for a new system for my Tahoe. Gonna be my first real system build so will ask for some advice on some of the aspects of wiring up my system. Looking for to this first build.