Plans on new sub & amp combo, need advice

[aeroportspwn 10+ year member]

The cab 1600 amp is a pretty good budget amp that puts out rated power, which is what you want. The sundown subs are top notch subs. Would be a nice combo, I just hope you have a decent sized alternator in that ranger.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

That does sound pretty simple
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looks like the guys did a good job steering u to better equipment.. yeah u need good amp $200 or so cab ok or even skar 1500 $180 is ok budget amp E's are good subs u could look at soundqubed hds3.1's.. just make sure u let us tell u what voice coil (ohm load) subs to get so u don't order wrong ones..

 

[Haywardr23]

The cab 1600 amp is a pretty good budget amp that puts out rated power, which is what you want. The sundown subs are top notch subs. Would be a nice combo, I just hope you have a decent sized alternator in that ranger.

It's a stock alternator haha. I might have to upgrade it too
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[shredder2]

The cab 1600 amp is a pretty good budget amp that puts out rated power, which is what you want. The sundown subs are top notch subs. Would be a nice combo, I just hope you have a decent sized alternator in that ranger.

I agree 2 E-12's on a CAB should do ok... lol... a decent AGM, +120A alt and big 3 would be the minimum for a daily IMO.

 

[Haywardr23]

I agree 2 E-12's on a CAB should do ok... lol... a decent AGM, +120A alt and big 3 would be the minimum for a daily IMO.

What gauge of wore should i use for the big 3?
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[Haywardr23]

Also guys what gauge of wire would you recommend running?

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[aeroportspwn 10+ year member]

Also guys what gauge of wire would you recommend running?
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at a 2 ohm load on that amp it is capable of 1200+ rms. I would get the thickest true gauge wire you can afford that is ofc. Try to get 0 gauge, true 4 gauge is really cutting it too close with that amp, even at 2 ohm load..

 

[Haywardr23]

at a 2 ohm load on that amp it is capable of 1200+ rms. I would get the thickest true gauge wire you can afford that is ofc. Try to get 0 gauge, true 4 gauge is really cutting it too close with that amp, even at 2 ohm load..

**** that thick of wire!
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[shredder2]

at a 2 ohm load on that amp it is capable of 1200+ rms. I would get the thickest true gauge wire you can afford that is ofc. Try to get 0 gauge, true 4 gauge is really cutting it too close with that amp, even at 2 ohm load..

0ga for power and ground maybe 4ga for alt wire... if you are gonna upgrade someday (most will) that 0ga will be needed at 1 ohm. And the wire is something you'll want to do only once.

 

[aeroportspwn 10+ year member]

There are some cheaper true ofc cable if you know where to look. Even welding cable is a good find.

 

[Haywardr23]

0ga for power and ground maybe 4ga for alt wire... if you are gonna upgrade someday (most will) that 0ga will be needed at 1 ohm. And the wire is something you'll want to do only once.

Thanks
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[Austin175 10+ year member]

Either 1/0 or bigger if using car audio wire or 2/0 welding cable do wire right first time.

 

[aeroportspwn 10+ year member]

Thanks
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np, post link to the cable before you buy some. A lot of cable out on the market is not true gauge wire, they will put a thick coating around the wire and make you think its bigger when its not.

 

[Haywardr23]

np, post link to the cable before you buy some. A lot of cable out on the market is not true gauge wire, they will put a thick coating around the wire and make you think its bigger when its not.

This is the 4 gauge https://m.ebay.com/itm/4-Gauge-AWG-OFC-BLACK-Power-Ground-Wire-Sky-High-Car-Audio-Sold-By-The-Foot-ft/282274999364?itemId=282274999364And the 1/0 gauge

https://m.ebay.com/itm/20-ft-1-0-Gauge-Oversized-AWG-RED-Power-Ground-Wire-Sky-High-Car-Audio-Cable/282156243912?itemId=282156243912&epid=1039173606

https://m.ebay.com/itm/10-ft-OFC-1-0-Gauge-Oversized-BLACK-Power-Ground-Wire-Sky-High-Car-Audio/292387645415?itemId=292387645415

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[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

**** that thick of wire!
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u can get 2ga OFC wire it's good..