Stereo & Electronics - Need amp&sub install Insight?

Zup guys! I finally decided to add an amp and 10' sub to my Alpine CDA-9856 HU. I want to install this myself so I’ve been reading old threads on amp&sub installs. This is what I gathered so far on what I need:
-OEM-PAC (high input to low output.)
-A Rockford Fosgate wiring kit from Best Buy
-RCA cables from Radio Shack and the speaker wire (I Have)
Please feel free to add on what else I need or what works better from your experience. I’m trying to make this install as simple as possible. Thanx :nod:!

This is what i'm talking about. Thank you Chattanooga! Walmart it is! By the way the amp is a 400Watt amp. So a 500 watt kit is ok or should I get the 1400 watt one? Thanx again!

This is what i'm talking about. Thank you Chattanooga! Walmart it is! By the way the amp is a 400Watt amp. So a 500 watt kit is ok or should I get the 1400 watt one? Thanx again!

unless you're gonna go big, dont get the 1400Watt kit. you'll waste your money.

Just checked the Walmart website and they dont carry the 500 Watt kit? Any more ideas? Thanx!

i know that every store i have been to does...
check your local supercenter, or give me a few minutes and ill post some links

How are you paying, so i can know what site to look for
ebay alright? walmart.com? target.com? paypal sites?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stinger-SWK10R-500-Watt-10-Ga-Amp-Install-Kit-Wire_W0QQitemZ260203019682QQihZ016QQcategoryZ32808 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQ cmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stinger-500-Watt-10-Ga-Amp-Install-Kit-Wire-SWKH10R_W0QQitemZ260204080767QQihZ016QQcategoryZ32 808QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l124 7QQcmdZViewItem

Or go local, and have tons of room to upgrade
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OR....ill go to Sierra Tool and supply about 10 miles from my house, buy a good one with EVERYTHING for 12.01 with tax

and ship to you

Hey Chattanooga you have been a great help! I will try these stores tomorrow and see what I can find! If I come out empty I will definitely take your offer. Thank You SIR!!!

no problem man

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stinger-SWK10R-500-Watt-10-Ga-Amp-Install-Kit-Wire_W0QQitemZ260203019682QQihZ016QQcategoryZ32808 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQ cmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stinger-500-Watt-10-Ga-Amp-Install-Kit-Wire-SWKH10R_W0QQitemZ260204080767QQihZ016QQcategoryZ32 808QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l124 7QQcmdZViewItem

Or go local, and have tons of room to upgrade
(non-sponsor link removed)


OR....ill go to Sierra Tool and supply about 10 miles from my house, buy a good one with EVERYTHING for 12.01 with tax

and ship to you
I would definitely avoid one of those first two kits posted......10awg wires...500 watts peak likely, not RMS.. I would never purchase smaller than 8awg, which for the average length is good for about 300wRMS.

Use this chart to help select the appropriate size:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/fredmr85/wirecharttr5.jpg

Search around for other sources of install kits -- I would recommend contacting KEE AUDIO from our forum.

you also don't need that line-level converter in the original post

I also carry several very good install kits for the same price as Walmart but with good shielded RCA's and 4ga wire.

I looked on Kee Audio's site recently. I wish I had bought my wiring kits for my amp and speakers from him. They were the price of wal marts but the quality you get from best buy or circuit city.

http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-CK44-4-CH-4-GAUGE-AMP-WIRING-KIT-w-RCAS-NEW-07_W0QQitemZ260205451024QQihZ016QQcategoryZ71528QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I just bought this kit. It is a steal for 60 bucks. Now I have to figure out the best way to run it.

Thanx