"Stinger" brand wiring any good ?

[Tom Rs]

i bought a power wire for my amp and i thought my old one said stinger but it was something different. i already ordered it so did i waste my money ?

[01blackbird]

nope.
stinger cable is fine. you cant really go wrong here, just make sure its the proper gauge.

[96firebird311]

Originally posted by 01blackbird:
you cant really go wrong here, just make sure its the proper gauge.

Bingo. For the most part, wire is wire. Oxygen free copper is Oxygen free copper. Brand name isin't NEARLY important here as with equipment choices. But either way, Stinger has been close to the top of the game for some time now. I'm actually a little shocked you've never heard of them before....

[Tom Rs]

i heard of monster thats what i have in my car now and its really thick b/c the previous owner had more amps in the car now i have 1 amp so i am gonna get a thinner gauge.

[96firebird311]

Originally posted by Tom Rs:
now i have 1 amp so i am gonna get a thinner gauge.

Why?

[rhouse21]

Wire brand isn't as important as selecting the right gauge for your application. You have to ask yourself how much current will your amp draw (10 amps or 50) and use this to select the right wire size. You should find plenty of articles on the web that suggest the proper wire size for your power needs.

To Quote Mr. 96, for the most part wire is wire. Different brands may have a little better insulation, though. Depending on your install, it may be worth it to spend a few more cents per foot on a wire with more durable insulation.