Power MS-8 with factory power wire?

kmarei · 03-24-2011, 09:23 PM

If I'm using the MS-8 only as a processor (using aftermarket amps) can I run it on the oem power wire for the HIFI amp( HIFI amp has been removed)?
Can't be bothered to run another power wire from the battery, I've already run 2x 4 guage cables.
Either I use the oem power wire, Or it will have to share a 4 gauge wire with a 2 channel amp (15amp fuse) and a sub amp (25amp) through a splitter.
Thoughts?

kaigoss69 · 03-24-2011, 09:31 PM

Unless the unit shuts off, you should be fine. I ran a 10 gauge wire to the battery, but then again I'm using the internal amps.

Atorsesh · 03-27-2011, 01:09 AM

Just use a fuse and a relay. You could possibly regret using the stock power line but you will never regret using a relay.
Edit:
Use the line from the 2 channel amp; 15 amps on a 4 gauge over a max of 6 feet (I'm guessing) is absolutely nothing.

kmarei · 04-09-2011, 04:28 PM

For future reference, the MS-8 draws 1amp when you're not using the internal amps

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kmarei Major General 688 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	Power MS-8 with factory power wire? If I'm using the MS-8 only as a processor (using aftermarket amps) can I run it on the oem power wire for the HIFI amp( HIFI amp has been removed)? Can't be bothered to run another power wire from the battery, I've already run 2x 4 guage cables. Either I use the oem power wire, Or it will have to share a 4 gauge wire with a 2 channel amp (15amp fuse) and a sub amp (25amp) through a splitter. Thoughts? Last edited by kmarei; 03-24-2011 at 09:28 PM..
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kaigoss69 Brigadier General 300 Rep 3,969 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: JAX iTrader: (6)	Unless the unit shuts off, you should be fine. I ran a 10 gauge wire to the battery, but then again I'm using the internal amps. __________________ Mobridge DA2 > JBL MS-8 > ARC XDi 600/4 > JBL Gti 408 Mids & Vifa OT19 Tweeters; PG Ti2 1600.5 > Morel HCW-10 & IDMax 15
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Atorsesh Private First Class 21 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 123 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 123 iTrader: (0)	Just use a fuse and a relay. You could possibly regret using the stock power line but you will never regret using a relay. Edit: Use the line from the 2 channel amp; 15 amps on a 4 gauge over a max of 6 feet (I'm guessing) is absolutely nothing.
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kmarei Major General 688 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	For future reference, the MS-8 draws 1amp when you're not using the internal amps
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