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too little?

my box builder(michael hughes) used 14 instead of 12?

am i gonna have a problem? or should i change it out for 12 gauge

before you bash me, i have read the sticky. and checked the BCAE calculator...still not sure what to do. switch it out or leave it.

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what kinda amp do you have.. what ohm load are you running?

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ive actually seen people gain .5-1 full db switching from 12g to just 8g, just swapping out wire

so IMO, wire that little could possibly make a huge difference

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the highest id be using is 10ga if you can fit 8ga i say go for it, but i wouldnt go any higher then 10ga.

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i have a kicker 1500.1 at 2 ohms.

I want to know if im at danger or risking anything or substantial power.

it be nice to know.

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my opinion is that if mike hughes did the work then you have nothing to worry about. :pardon:


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youre fine.

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after rise ect ect. you wont be making that power.

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my opinion is that if mike hughes did the work then you have nothing to worry about. :pardon:

haha good point :) he did great job on the box!

after rise ect ect. you wont be making that power.

thanks for the help guys!

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