Need feedback on wiring (power)!!

**Sorex** · 05-22-2005, 07:25 AM

I finally I decided to upgrade my speakers, add an amp, and eventually a carputer. I am new to carputer and even to car audio, so I am learning this as I read. I’d been reading this forum and also other forums on car audio the last two weeks. The attached diagram illustrates how I believe I should wire everything for power. Please give me some feedback, tell me if I am not thinking correctly or let me know if there are other (easier or better) ways to achieve the same goal. I also have some questions, if anyone can help me out with them:

1. I am planning to use a in-dash touchscreen (not included in the diagram), would the 120w power supply be enough to supply power to everything? Or should I find another source for the touchscreen?
2. Since I am not going to have a head unit, do I just split the ACC line going into the original stock HU so that one line goes to the amp trigger and the other to opus?

Anyway, let me thank you guys before hand.

**DarquePervert** · 05-22-2005, 08:03 AM

While using two distro blocks wouldn't hurt anything, it seems excessive.

**stevieg** · 05-22-2005, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by DarquePervert

While using two distro blocks wouldn't hurt anything, it seems excessive.

Agreed, looks fine apart from that, I just use an inline fuse holder but apart from that my 'basic' wiring is similar.

**Sorex** · 05-22-2005, 05:59 PM

You guys are right. This is all pretty new to me, so I am not too keen on the wiring. I already own one distribution block that has one 0-AWG input and two 4-AWG output which also holds two ANL fuse. I put another distribution block on the diagram because I thought I need to use another fuse type (AGU or ATC) for 15 amp to Opus and also I didn't know if any more stuff would need power (I wasn't sure if one power supply is enough). So I guess I don't really need it.

**Mad Ad** · 05-22-2005, 09:44 PM

nah, just run the other 4awg to the opus and get a 15a agu if you must.... ive just got a 40A agu at the battery and since the opus and my amp has their own input fuses (car blade type) then if theres anything wrong, one of those will blow, thats what they are for, cant see the point in adding more.