Amplifier Wiring: OFC vs CCA?
What should you choose, oxygen free copper (OFC), or copper clad aluminum (CCA), for your amp's power and ground wiring? In short, go OFC! Aluminum, even with copper cladding, just does not carry power as easily from the battery to the amplifier. Sure, CCA is the cheaper wire. But as usual, you get what you pay for. The video gives a great demo on how 15 feet of OFC carries more power from the battery to the amplifier than 15 feet of CCA wire. Thanks Brad! Effectively, amps x
Car Audio Upgrades: Where to Begin? -Part 1
Head Unit or Subwoofer Want to improve your car’s sound system? Don’t know where to start? Look no further. I recommend starting with either a new stereo or a powered subwoofer. If you have a newer vehicle with a stereo that has integrated heating/cooling controls, navigation, or any other kind of security/safety system, then your best bet is likely retaining the stereo and upgrading with a solid subwoofer. In this case, a Rockford Fosgate P300-10 or 12, Infinity Basslink, J
