Audiovox LXA300 Operation Guide - Page 3

LXA300 Supplies and Tools Needed Supplies: • Speaker wire (12 gauge for subwoofers, 16-18 gauge for other speakers) • Sheet metal type screws for mounting amplifier • Electrical tape • Solderless crimp connectors • 1/2" thick plywood or particle board to mount amplifier on Tools: • Flat and Phillips screwdrivers • Wire cutters • Wire strippers • Cordless or standard electric drill and drill bit set • Crimping tool (if using solderless crimp connec- tors) • 12-volt test light or digital multimeter • Wire brush or scraper (to remove paint for a good ground connection to vehicle) • Soldering iron and rosin core solder (if you're going to solder your connections) Amplifier Installation Kit: You will need an amplifier installation kit to install your amp properly because it contains all the wire and connectors that you will need to hook up your new amp right the first time. If you want to purchase these items separately you will need the following: • 20-25 feet of 8 gauge wire • 30 amp fuse or circuit breaker (to be hooked up at the battery) • 20 feet of 18 gauge wire for the remote turn-on/ power antenna lead • RCA cable (for signal input from radio) - 20 feet for trunk installation - 12 feet for under-seat installation • Two 8 gauge ring terminals (one for the battery connection and the other for the ground connection at the amp). You may need two additional ring terminals if you are using a circuit breaker at the battery. • Two 8 gauge barrel connectors (you may need these depending on what type of fuse holder you have) • Two 8 gauge spade terminals (to hook up power at the amp) • Four 12 gauge spade terminals for subwoofers or 16-18 gauge spade terminals for other speaker connections to amp • One 18 gauge spade terminal for remote turn-on/ power antenna lead ® Routing Wires Battery Fuse or Circuit Breaker Receiver Power Antenna Turn-on Wire (18 gauge wire) RCA Cables Battery Connector Grommet To prevent damage to power wire Power Wire (8 gauge wire or larger) Speakers Amplifier Ground Screw Drill 1/8" hole in chassis sheet metal Use the same ground if using multiple amplifiers Professional Tip Bigger is better Stereo installation dealers sell extra thick power and speaker wires to ensure best sound. Look for 8 gauge power wire, especially if you have several amplifiers. 3