So you are using a CAT6 cable, placing an RCA end on them, and hooking them up in your system?

 

Yes, RCA heads are from Knu also.....

Same here. RCA's and power wires are great but the battery terminals are kinda crappy. The inline power wire fuse holder I got from them was really good though.

Which type? Older or newer?

 

Where? From Farnell... But now I'm using network cable, Cat6 which is cheaper and sound the same as the silver plated.

 

Getting their KonFUSED stuffs are pretty good..... 1st requirement is, you must follow their instructions properly. Sh*t may happen if you don't. When tighten their stuffs, don't use any tools to do that....

 

Good info in here, I was looking at their stuff too.

Who would you recommend over Knu for distribution blocks/batt terminals etc. that is reasonably priced?

 

I have 3 sets of Knu Karma series RCA's in my car and have no issues with them at all. No noise, and the ends hold very strongly.

 

Their power wire is oversized and very flexible. I'm also using a pair of their cheaper RCAs and I have no noise issues whatsoever.

 

I have used almost all of knu's stuff. I liked everything EXCEPT there bat. terminals. Do Not but them! Very soft metal that will thread its self with very little pressure! Then your stuck with bat. terminals that you can slip on and off by hand until you buy better.

 

Same here. RCA's and power wires are great but the battery terminals are kinda crappy. The inline power wire fuse holder I got from them was really good though.

 

I have knu in my car. Love the power wire though i think the kicker is more flexable.

The rca's are good. have no issues and if i remember there are no "magic sq" statements on the site.

The distribution items I did not like. The threaded connection pieces "kompression" iirc, like to cross thread when using the over sized knu power cables. really a pia in m y opinion. But the disclaimer to my statement and opinion is that when they work, they seem to work well. just hate the ease nin which they cross thread.

 

I agree with pretty much everything he said. Though I will be a little bit harsher on the distribution blocks. The connection is a giant pita, i cant even remember how long i had to struggle with them to not be cross threaded. Especially if the power wire makes a turn right before the block(like coming through an amp rack) I would not recommend them to anyone

On top of the installation problems, some time after i put them in my sub amps started turning off at high volume. I investigated to find the connection to my sub amp distro must have had a horrible resistance because the 0 gauge going into it had burnt to a crisp. When i tried to remove it i could not, the wire had welded itself to the block.

I will say their wire is decent. I use hyperflex now and i'm not sure if the price difference is worth it but the kicker is definitely more flexible and easier to work with.

After having as many problems as I have had with knu i choose not to run any of their products in my car, but i also dont have a problem spending more on a better product. I do still recommend them to friends on a budget, with the exception of distribution blocks(I didnt like the battery terminals either)

 

I use all Knu products in my car and they have not caused me any issues.

 

Have any of you guys used the batt terminals and distro blocks? I'm getting ready to order a bunch for my next install. It all looks good in pictures. How's the build quality and reliability? Thanks.

 

I have a cousin who works at Best Buy and his employee discount on cables is insane. Have you checked on that?

 

^For power cables, what I'm interested is the price of it. As long as it is cheap and do what they rated to be.

 

If you work at Best Buy can't you get a deal from one of the reps. Maybe some "samples"?

 

Lol believe me I have tried with every rep
alpine,pioneer,rockford lol
Ive asked for sample amps and speakers as well haha
I even offered to be a new product tester...that didnt go so well...

 

Just go to Radio Shack and grab some

 

Been using their products for about 5 yrs - never an issue. I normally don't have problems with noise - can't say if thats due to their rca's, the install or both. Power cable is excellent - very flexible, high number of strands. Never a problem with battery terminals or connectors. I use to be a Monster Cable fanatic - I see no sense now in spending that kind of money with other reputable alternatives available. I also use their home theater products.

 

I had some Karma adapters before and had the little rubber boot pull out of the connector. I now have a 4-channel Krystal cable and have had no problems. Really good-looking sturdy cable, lays well, easy to run. Good solid connectors, and good price. And pretty. What more could you ask for.

The eK seem ridiculously overpriced in my opinion, considering the Krystal cables have worked so well.

 

Older version of Knu is bad on flex anyway. Yeah, I do agree any decent RCAs will do, but when aloy(other metal plated copper) RCAs are used, then it will be other story. Best is do the A/B comparison.
If we are going for SQ system, basicly 1/0AWG is kinda overkill(I'm using 1/0AWG also) as the system won't pull until >200amp.

 

I completely agree with above statements but one critical thing to remember that does make a difference between different brands of wire is flexability. Have you ever tried to make a sharp turn with some cheap 1/0. Not fun. Some of the insulation on the cheaper stuff is flat out inferior in flexability. The knu wire is the most flexable ive seen and I got JL and stinger expert in my setup.

 

I have new on the roll Scosche 4 gauge (both red and black-high strand=flexible. 100% OFC) $1.20/ft.

PM if interested.

 

Well I can get most of stuff through work since I work at best buy but I have always used jl audio wiring
then I found this stuff
the 1/0 gauge has something like 5200 strands of OFC copper strands that are tinned and the jl audio 1/0 has something like 4800 strands of OFC that are also tinned
I dont know if that little bit of difference in strand count will make any difference at all in the flow of power
I will be running 1/0 gauge to the back and splitting it to 3 4 gauge wires for each of my amps
My main question was on one of the 2 rca's that I listed and which one you guys thought I should get
I have made my mind up that I want to use his rca's just font know which ones and wanted opinions on the both of them

 

There power wire is great. Its really flexable and has alot of strands. Got some of the Klarity RCA's and was also impressed. They have really nice ends on them.

 

Their power wire is great though! dont have any expierence with their outher products..

 

RCA's aren't too crash hot (Crystal Smoke or something).
'Audiophile' 12AWG speakerwire sucks ass.

 

Basicly, Knu's products are pretty good for its price.
If looking for 4AWG power cables, can try below :
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/hot-deals/69203-60-ft-4-awg-40-bucks.html
But the only issue I have with Knu's power cables is they are too big sometimes to fit in the amp's power sections.
As for RCAs, again, a value for money products. Used their Krystal before and what I can say is, it is better than RCA that having same price as them. As for eKs, never use them before as I DIY my own silver plated RCAs.

 

Where do you get your wire and interconnects to make your own wire?

 

Multiple threads about the seller and his products. I've run some of his cables and had issues with all of them.

If your'e able, make your own.

 

Really? I searched and could'nt come up with anything of value
I apologize for that then I know how annoying it can be when youve been on a forum for awhile and new guys dont use the search function right :laugh:
I dont think I want to make my own because I dont know if the quality would be up to par with what I really want although being able to make them to the exact length I need would really be stellar