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    how to set up 2 amps?

    hey i got 2 amps and a couple subs i wanted to hook up but i dnt know how to set up both amps can anybody tell me stuff like do i run 2 12vlt wires from the battery for each? or do i cross the 12vlt from 1 amp to the other and same with the ground wire what do i do? basically i need to know if i have to get 2 of each wire or just run the wires from 1 amp to the other?
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    Originally posted by loudlowaccord
    hey i got 2 amps and a couple subs i wanted to hook up but i dnt know how to set up both amps can anybody tell me stuff like do i run 2 12vlt wires from the battery for each? or do i cross the 12vlt from 1 amp to the other and same with the ground wire what do i do? basically i need to know if i have to get 2 of each wire or just run the wires from 1 amp to the other?
    I just did my install yesterday. I have two amps also. I ran 2 gauge wire from the battery to a distribution block. I then ran 4 gauge to each amp. The distribution block is like a "splitter". It has one input for large gauge wire from the battery and two or more outputs to run power wire to the amps. That's how I did mine. It works fine. Some people may do theirs differently though.

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      ^ Yup he's pretty much got the simplest way right there!

      Have you upgraded the Big Three yet? If not...you probably should do so as well...

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        Originally posted by sam o nela
        ^ Yup he's pretty much got the simplest way right there!

        Have you upgraded the Big Three yet? If not...you probably should do so as well...
        Yeah upgrading the big three really makes a difference in a lot of things. Especially if your stock grounds have loose connections.

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          What size amplifiers are you using? Are you using one for substage and another for full range speakers?

          Your main question was already answered, but I'm concerned that your at the very start of your car audio knowledge and maybe needing further advice.

          Use suffucient gauge wiring from the battery back, using two amps odds are good you need at least 4awg back, perhaps larger and keep the fuse as close to the battery as reasonably possible. Use the same sized grounds, and keep them as short as possible as well. Big3 is certainly great advice as well, being battery to alternator connection, battery to chassis ground, and engine to chassis ground. Although opinions differ, I prefer to use a fuse in my wiring going from the alternator to the battery. Best of luck~!

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