Description
JL Audio JLA-010-13417-00 XMD-PCS50A-1-L10 Premium Power Marine Connection Kit - 6 AWG Single Amplifier Kit
Complete marine-grade amplifier power installation kit with tinned OFC copper wiring, 50-amp circuit breaker, and ABYC-compliant color-coded cables for single amplifier installations within 10 feet of battery.
Product Overview
The JL Audio XMD-PCS50A-1-L10 Premium Power Marine Connection Kit (JLA-010-13417-00) provides everything needed for professional-grade power connections in marine audio installations where the amplifier is located within 10 feet of the battery. This comprehensive kit features true AWG-spec 6 gauge pure oxygen-free copper (OFC) wire that's been tinned to combat corrosion in harsh saltwater environments. Unlike entry-level kits using undersized copper-clad aluminum (CCA) wire, this premium kit ensures maximum current delivery and long-term reliability. The ABYC-standard color-coded wiring (red for positive, yellow for ground) follows marine industry best practices for safe, code-compliant installations. The included 50-amp marine circuit breaker provides critical overcurrent protection that's resettable and more convenient than traditional fuse holders. Pre-attached power ring terminals eliminate the need for separate crimping on key connections, while 18 feet of remote turn-on wire accommodates signal routing from source unit to amplifier. The kit's 10-foot power wire length (2 feet + 8 feet sections) and 10-foot ground wire optimize installations in small to mid-size boats where amplifiers are mounted near battery locations, such as under-seat installations in center console boats or compact cuddy cabin systems.
Features & Benefits
True AWG-specification 6 gauge wire ensures accurate wire sizing, unlike CCA cables marketed deceptively as equivalent gauges, providing proper current-carrying capacity for amplifiers drawing up to 50 amps continuous. Pure oxygen-free copper (OFC) construction delivers superior electrical conductivity compared to copper-clad aluminum, reducing voltage drop and maximizing amplifier performance. Tinned copper conductors resist corrosion from saltwater exposure, humidity, and marine environmental factors that rapidly degrade standard bare copper in marine applications. ABYC-standard color coding (red positive, yellow ground, blue remote) follows American Boat and Yacht Council guidelines for safe marine electrical installations. The 50-amp marine circuit breaker provides resettable overcurrent protection without the need to carry spare fuses, offers convenient reset functionality after tripping, and meets marine safety standards for electrical protection. Pre-attached power ring terminals on power and ground wires eliminate the need for field crimping on battery and distribution connections, ensuring secure connections with proper crimp quality. The 10-foot power wire configuration (split into 2-foot and 8-foot sections) accommodates various installation routing paths from battery to amplifier within compact vessels. Ten feet of yellow ground wire ensures adequate length for proper grounding to hull or engine block. Eighteen feet of blue 16 AWG remote turn-on wire provides ample length for signal routing from head unit to amplifier location. Four included wire ties organize cable routing for professional installations.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
JLA-010-13417-00 XMD-PCS50A-1-L10 |
| Kit Configuration |
Single Amplifier, 12V Systems |
| Wire Gauge |
6 AWG |
| Wire Type |
Pure OFC, Tinned Copper |
| Wire Specification |
True AWG-spec (not undersized) |
| Current Rating |
50 Amperes continuous |
| Battery Distance |
Within 10 feet |
| Power Wire (Red) |
2ft + 8ft sections (10ft total) |
| Ground Wire (Yellow) |
10 feet |
| Remote Wire (Blue) |
18 feet, 16 AWG |
| Overcurrent Protection |
50A Marine Circuit Breaker (XMD-MCB-50) |
| Power Terminals |
Pre-attached power rings |
| Color Coding |
ABYC-standard (Red/Yellow/Blue) |
| Marine Environment |
Tinned for corrosion resistance |
| Included Accessories |
4x wire ties, 4mm hex wrench |
| Standards Compliance |
ABYC marine electrical standards |
| Application |
Marine and powersports 12V systems |
| Warranty |
Standard JL Audio warranty |
Compatible With / Goes Well With
JL Audio Marine Amplifiers: MVi Marine Amplifiers (monoblock and multi-channel models drawing up to 50A), MX Marine and Powersports Amplifiers (MX280/4, MX300/1, MX500/1, MX600/3), MHD Marine Amplifiers, XDM Car and Marine Amplifiers for single-amplifier installations
Installation Requirements: 12V marine battery or electrical system, amplifier location within 10 feet of battery, suitable grounding point (engine block, grounding bus bar, or hull ground), mounting location for circuit breaker near battery
System Applications: Center console boats with under-seat amplifiers, small cruisers with compact amplifier installations, pontoon boats with near-battery amplifier mounting, personal watercraft and jet ski audio systems, compact UTV and ATV audio installations, bowriders with cockpit-mounted amplifiers
Additional Wiring: JL Audio XMD-WHTAIC2 series RCA interconnects for signal connections, JL Audio marine speaker wire for amplifier-to-speaker connections, additional ground wire if multiple ground points are needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is tinned copper important for marine applications versus standard bare copper? Tinning applies a thin layer of tin coating over the copper conductors, creating a barrier against corrosion from saltwater, humidity, and marine atmospheric conditions. Bare copper oxidizes rapidly in marine environments, creating green corrosion (copper oxide) that increases resistance, degrades connections, and eventually causes system failure. Tinned copper maintains consistent conductivity and connection integrity for years in harsh saltwater conditions where bare copper would fail within months. This is why ABYC standards recommend or require tinned conductors for marine electrical systems.
What's the maximum amplifier power this kit can support? The 50-amp rating supports amplifiers drawing up to 50 amps continuous current. In practical terms, this accommodates amplifiers rated approximately 500-700 watts RMS total power, depending on amplifier efficiency and actual power draw. For example, this kit properly supports any single JL Audio MX series amplifier, most MVi models, or compact MHD models. For higher-power amplifiers or multiple amplifier installations, consider larger gauge kits with higher amperage ratings.
Why does this kit include both 2-foot and 8-foot power wire sections instead of one continuous piece? The split configuration allows flexible routing. The 2-foot section with two ring terminals connects from battery positive terminal to the circuit breaker, while the 8-foot section runs from circuit breaker to amplifier. This design places the circuit breaker close to the battery (as required by safety standards) while providing adequate length to reach amplifiers mounted within 10 feet. The separate sections also accommodate installations where the circuit breaker must be mounted in an accessible location between battery and amplifier.
Can I use this kit if my amplifier is exactly 10 feet from the battery? Measure the actual routing path, not straight-line distance. The 10-foot specification accounts for routing around obstacles, through bulkheads, and with proper cable management including service loops. If your routing path measures 8-9 feet, this kit works perfectly. If actual routing exceeds 10 feet, consider the XMD-PCS50A-1-L20 kit with 20 feet of power/ground wire. Never splice or extend power wire to compensate for insufficient length as this creates high-resistance connections and safety hazards.
What's the advantage of the circuit breaker over traditional fuse holders? Marine circuit breakers offer several advantages: they're resettable (no need to carry spare fuses), provide faster response to overcurrent conditions, are more reliable in marine vibration environments, offer convenient manual disconnect for service work, and meet marine electrical standards for safety protection. The breaker can be manually tripped for system shutdown during storage or maintenance. While fuses work adequately, circuit breakers represent best practice in professional marine electrical installations and comply with modern marine electrical codes.
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