4 Channel Amp Install

[G_Altima]

Going to be installing a Kenwood XR400-4 amp behind the back seat of my 2010 Crew Cab. Was looking for a way to connect this to my components i'm gonna be installing. I see i can get some 9 conductor speaker wire http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...y-Scosche.html and just run this behind the deck and connect to the factory wiring. The amp pushes 75w rms x 4 and wanted to make sure this 18awg wire is good enough for this.

 

[G_Altima]

The other option is to run new wires into each of the doors but not sure how difficult this process is gonna be. If i do this what size wire should be run??

 

[WhiteExpress]

I would personally run new wire. I would hate to put the time and money into it just to be limited by ****** wire.

My gut feeling is that 18 ga is just not enough for that kind of power.

 

[G_Altima]

This is the final piece for my stereo install before i actually start putting everything in but want to make sure i have all the materials needed so i can get it installed quickly. Can't have the rear seats out too long due to the 2 kids who like to ride back there. lol

 

[Etroze86]

I would go with a heavier guage wire. All of my builds it seemed like I always had better sound with 12 to 14 awg instead of using factory wiring.

 

[ram-head]

I ran new wire to each door with mine. It wasn't hard, just took a little time. I was able to use the factory rubber tubes and wire grommet/plug holes on all but the driver door. That plug was already full so I came out right below it and just went into the rubber tube from there.

Edit: Meant to say "It wasn't hard..."