S15_Silvia Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 So, we all know that people generally use wire in the range of 12-8ga from their amp(s) to woofer(s). My question is, if we're using that thickness wire to transfer anywhere from 1000-10000+ watts to a woofer, how in god's name does that tiny, almost hair-thin piece of copper running between the tinsel leads and coil come close to handling all that?? I've always wondered that when seeing pics of woofer guts, and don't understand it. I'm embarrassed that I'm halfway through EE undergrad and can't solve this. Is it just because it's totally uninsulated and is a short run? Quote 2016 Subaru BRZ | Sony XAV-AX100 | Rockford Fosgate DSM 4080 & DSM 40ix | On 6/6/2012 at 6:32 PM, 'LZTYBRN' said: 3. Don't put speakers outside the car unless you are the ice cream man. My feedback thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dax Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Ive always wondered that too Quote The Midget Looks Into Your Soul 2008 Dodge am 3500HD with the 6.7 Cummins Race Me tuner, dpf deleted kenwood double din cheap walmart speakers for now(infinity reference comps comps coming soon) 2 kicker L5's in a ported box of unknown tuning lol(soon to be changed) Power acoustic 1500.1 on the subs (for now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigancapri92 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Good question Quote Teamcapri.comThe TeamCapri 1992 Mercury Capri XR22012 FORD EDGE SQ BUILDOld build logMy FeedBack1992 Mercury capri XR2 Hyper LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanzx5 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 you do lose some power from it. rockford has a chart and section on their site that helps with figuring out the amount of power being lost. Quote t1500bdcp 2 t2d4 15" 1 t600.4 1 t400.2 1 set p1 tweets singer alt, tons of wiring, smd vm-1, 80prs, back seat delete, still in the works, aiming for a 145-147 with the ability to play 25hz up to 50hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Big subs that take big power will have multiple tinsel leads. Also that tiny wire run is only 3" long. Doesnt take much when the run is so short. Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob_On_Droid Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Big subs that take big power will have multiple tinsel leads. Also that tiny wire run is only 3" long. Doesnt take much when the run is so short. Agreed it takes a lot less to move current 3"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 So, we all know that people generally use wire in the range of 12-8ga from their amp(s) to woofer(s). My question is, if we're using that thickness wire to transfer anywhere from 1000-10000+ watts to a woofer, how in god's name does that tiny, almost hair-thin piece of copper running between the tinsel leads and coil come close to handling all that?? I've always wondered that when seeing pics of woofer guts, and don't understand it. I'm embarrassed that I'm halfway through EE undergrad and can't solve this. Is it just because it's totally uninsulated and is a short run? Are you talking about the itty bitty half inch long pieces of wire that come form the voice coil and the tinsels are soldered on to? Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15_Silvia Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Yes, those. The ones that run down the former into the coil. Quote 2016 Subaru BRZ | Sony XAV-AX100 | Rockford Fosgate DSM 4080 & DSM 40ix | On 6/6/2012 at 6:32 PM, 'LZTYBRN' said: 3. Don't put speakers outside the car unless you are the ice cream man. My feedback thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig28 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 i gotta find pics of the subs dc was building a while back. the tinsels were fucking ridiculous on that thing Quote TEAM DC Everything is a 150 on th earometer Well I guess punching a woman is a good way to test your strength! You never know how strong you are until you cold-cock a woman in the head and break that bitches jaw. Next time she tries to punch you in the stomach, whip your wiener out and chase her around. Show her who's boss. AlphaDamp CLD Mat - Get more sound deadening using less sound deadener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig28 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 they were going to have a stetsom 11k per coil on these things. fuckin nuts Quote TEAM DC Everything is a 150 on th earometer Well I guess punching a woman is a good way to test your strength! You never know how strong you are until you cold-cock a woman in the head and break that bitches jaw. Next time she tries to punch you in the stomach, whip your wiener out and chase her around. Show her who's boss. AlphaDamp CLD Mat - Get more sound deadening using less sound deadener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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