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How many watts can a 8 gauge amp cable handle?

Why does my amp cut out?

  • Ok, I'm super frustrated with this crap lol. My Setup: Kenwood Excelon KAC-X10D Amp (600 watts RMS/1200 watts peak @1 ohm) 12" Kicker CVR12 Subwoofer (400 watts RMS/800 watts peak @1 ohm (ran in parallel)) 8 gauge Power Wire (As suggested per Kicker Manual) Ok can someone please explain to me if it would be a normal occurrence for this amp to cut out to "Bass-ey" song? It would seem to me that this amp should be able to handle the wattage of the subwoofer. Would the size of the power wire have something to do with it? The ground wire is 8 gauge and is about 14-16 inches long. My car is a uni-body and its grounded at the top of the trunk compartment (not on the trunk but on the body). Any info would be greatly appreciated. By the way, because of this I had my friend check it out and he rewired the sub to be in "series" instead of parallel but it did not sound as good. The bass seems real choppy and not smooth.

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    I would agree that the problem lies with the size of the power wire. Upgrading to 4 gauge would help alot. The amplifier is either cutting out because of lack of power or it is cutting out due to excess heat caused by lack of power. I would also suggest that if the amplifier is mounted directly to the box, remove it and reattach it using 1/4" rubber washers that will allow air to circulate under the amplifier as well.

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You've got a power problem. Most likely your amp is switching into protection mode when it can't pull enough power fur the harder tones. - I would start by upgrading your 12v wire, The manual may say 8 gauge but I would go bigger. 8 is actually pretty weak. - when you upgrade that, you also will have to do it to your ground. and make sure your grounded good, I always go straight to the frame. remove the paint, and use a star washer. - As far as wiring this is how it should be it sounds like you have 2 ohm DVC wire it parallel for a 1 ohm load - your amp should be 1 ohm stable - if you have 4 ohm DVC, do it the same way for a 2 ohm load, which your amp is rated for. email me if you have any Questions Certified Installer

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