getting the right amplifier wiring kit for car

secret_tramp

I have an old Pioneer amp that has laid unused in my attic that I would like to connect to my car system and want to make sure I purchase the right wiring kit.

This amp is only 60w x 2 and I am seeing kits for 1000w+

If I provide the specifications can anyone tell me which one would be suitable please?

Power Source 14.4V DC (10.8-15.6V allowable)
Max. Current consumption 10A
Continuous Power output 36W x 2 (at 4 ohm, 1KHZ 1% THD)
30W x 2 (at 4 ohm, 20-20,000Hz, 0.015% THD)
Load impedance 4 ohm (4-8 ohm allowable)
input level DIN: 70-500mV/22 k Ohm
RCA: 0.2-2 V/& K Ohm

Many thanks - NB as you can see I am not tech minded so please keep it as simple as possible.

red_eye

is the fuse 10amp?

if so this will be fine basicly buy the biggest gauge you can afford http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/celsus-cnk10-10awg.html remember to secure the amp and use the leftover power/ground cable to upgrade the earth connections, add a second earth chassis to engine, gearbox to engine and chassis to battery

RichGold

That kit will be fine, as long as the inline fuse at the battery is rated the same as your amp. The other thing to think about is whether the speakers in your car will take what the amp throws out. Many standard speakers will blow at the first hint of some power (and usually sound rubbish anyway) so it might be worth replacing the speakers too.

Jakg

For 10A, really anything will do - something like a 10AWG one would be fine.

Weird_Nev

You only need a 10AWG wiring kit - Suitable to carry power to an amp with only 100-200 W rated power output.
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/accessories-amplifier-wiring-kits/?mode=&catid=&SearchSortBy=PLH&page=1
There are kits in the link above for £10 or less that will meet your needs.

Only thing to be sure of is that you really are only going to put that Pioneer amp in. If you think you might upgrade to a bigger amp in the future, or add a mono amp for a subwoofer, then it makes sense both economically and in effort of installing to fit a 4 AWG (4 Gauge) power cable in the first place. You'll only have to go back and do it later if you change your mind.

Hope that helps.
Talkaudio.co.uk is a very good forum for getting advice as you go throguh the pain (and joy!) of installing your car stereo!