Why are Car Amplifier Wiring Kits for Sale Relatively Expensive ?

Some people underestimate the importance of superior quality wiring for sound and buy what's the most inexpensive. The wires in a kit are used for connecting the electricity from the car's battery to your sound paraphenilia. Then there's wire for the car's stereo or radio to the amplifier. After that, there's the wiring required for connecting the speakers to the amplifier. There are established brands offering wiring kits and generic wiring selling cheaper through random vendors. It can be unclear when looking at car amplifier wiring kits for sale to pinpoint the ideal set.

6 differences between OFC and CCA wiring in the US

The two main types of wire for car audios are Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA) and Oxygen-free Copper (OFC). The table below will help you distinguish between their qualities when perusing car amplifier wiring kits for sale.

	Oxygen-free copper	Copper-clad aluminum
Materials	Copper alloys	Copper covering with aluminum core
Conductivity	97% to silver	63% to silver
Oxidation	Slow	Fast
Cost	Expensive	Relatively inexpensive
Weight	Heavier	Lighter
Uses	Audio applications	Electrical wiring

Considering it's wiring, it can be expensive compared to the online price of important elements like tweeters or a universal bass knob. People are caught offguard when they are asked to shell-out over a hundred dollars for a wiring kit. If you are lucky, you can buy everything from the wire to amp and speakers produced by the same company. Some of the most customer-friendly OEMs have social media groups for assisting people purchase and troubleshoot their car audio systems. Before you buy a wiring kit for your car audio you should consult the relevant social network group.

Before you go online to buy a wiring kit for your car audio don't be fooled by prices. Let's take a look at the contents of a '0 Gauge 3500 Watt Amplifier Wiring Kit (OFC)' at a little over hundred dollars for installing an amplifier –

• 0 Gauge OFC RED power cable - 1 x 17' 

• 0 Gauge OFC WHITE ground - 1 x 3' 

• 2-Channel Basic RCA cable - 1 x 17' 

• Remote wire - 1 x 17' 

• OFC speaker wire - 1 x 20' 

• Amp ANL fuse - 1 x 350 

• ANL fuse holder – 1 (waterproof)

• 0 Gauge ring terminals - 4

• Small spade terminals - 4

• Plastic zip ties – 10 (cable management)

• Rubber grommets - 2

Final thoughts

With the volume of traffic in most metros, many daily commuters are shifting from cars to bikes to save time and money. But, when your car is geared to sound like a recording studio, it's difficult to ignore the luxury and thrill of a state-of-the-art car audio sound system to keep you positive through the day. In a car, you can play what you want at a volume that pleases you. Whether it's a guitar solo or superb vocals, you can turn the volume control according to your liking.