Installing two amps, new subs and a capacitor

 

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Alrighty, well let me start off by saying I already have two MTX Thunder 4500 10" Subs (each 225 rms) and a MTX Thunder 421D Amp (420 rms). I am looking at adding two more MTX Thunder 4500 12" Subs and another MTX Thunder 421D Amp. I am also looking to install a 1-1.5 Farad Capacitor. So what I am looking for is how to set everything up. I am guessing I will need to run 4 gauge from the battery to the capacitor. And from that run 8 to each amp. And then some guage speaker wire from the amp to the subs. I am going to build my own custom box, since I am researching it all, you know the air space and stuff, so the subs don't get damaged. I am just wondering if I am guessing the right setup, or do the amps have to be directly connected? Let me know what you guys think. And thanks in advance.
 

Justin Herrington
Unregistered guest
If someone could just let me know if I am on the right track or if I am way off course that would be fantastic.
 

Silver Member
Username: Xkawn

Post Number: 110
Registered: Jul-05
i had the 4 awg from the battery to the cap. 4 awg out to a distribution block which split it to 8 awg. then 8 awg to each of my amps. not to mention don't forget the ground obviously. if your new to this then here is a good site to learn some stuff.....

www.bcae1.com
 

Platinum Member
Username: Glasswolf

Wisteria, Lane USA

Post Number: 10211
Registered: Dec-03
you could save space and get more output by selling of the two low end subs and the small amp, and instead of buying more low end subs and another small amp, go with two higher level subs and one larger amplifier.

for more info on capacitors and what you need to know about charging systems, these will help

http://www.wickedcases.com/caraudio/capacitors.html
http://www.wickedcases.com/caraudio/charging.html
http://www.betteraudio.com/geolemon/newmain/battcapalt/
http://www.bcae1.com/charging.htm
http://www.bcae1.com/chargin2.htm
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