07denali Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm running a RF T1500bdcp at 1 ohm to an AA Havoc 12. I used either 12 or 16 gauge speaker wire which is what came with the RF amp kit. Is that speaker wire sufficient or should I upgrade it to 8 gauge? I've been seeing a lot of builds with 8 gauge speaker wire so it had me thinking. Quote Vehicle: 2007 GMC Denali Headunit: Pioneer AVH-8400BH Sub Amp: Rockford Fosgate T-1500bdcp Sub: Ascendant Audio Havoc 12" Electrical: Big 3, Dual Batteries, Stock 160-amp alternator Wiring: RF 0 gauge Box: Custom built 1.89^3 net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 12 is fine as the run from the amp is short. Quote 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 If it's 12 gauge Fosgate wire, you're probably good. I don't know of a kit they make that has 12 gauge in it though. It's likely 16 gauge, and if it were me, I'd go to 12 or 8 if I were you. Quote Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 8 gauge is over kill use 12 gauge or 10 gauge OFC Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINE408 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 There is no such thing as over kill in audio I only run 8 guage even for 1000 watts The only car I have with 16 gauge is only running 100 watts Quote Have you ever had your woofers blown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario928 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 8 gauge is over kill use 12 gauge or 10 gauge OFC Agree but if you have the money and some 8 guage wire laying around then i say use it or buy it but since you already have 12 gauge then use that. Thats just my opinion. Quote Build Under Construction Head Unit = Kenwood DDX514 Amps = Kicker 750.1, Going to install Sundown 1500D v3 and Sundown 125.4 Battery = XS D3400 Wires = Kicker RCA's, 0 Gauge street wire and Stinger Mids and Highs = Stock Sub= Kicker L7 12" Alternator = 220 Mechman Sound Deadner= Fatmat and Stinger Road Kill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) I would do what the amp would accept,... which,.. on the RF15hun i believe is 8g......... What does the AA take? Hey Drew,.. how are you doing bud? It will be on its way in the am bro..... Edited July 31, 2012 by KyLar96 Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_e89 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 There is no such thing as over kill in audio I only run 8 guage even for 1000 watts The only car I have with 16 gauge is only running 100 watts THIS use 8 gauge if u can bro, but also consider it's some pretty thick wire and if you have to put two wires into one terminal on your subs(for series/parellel, etc.) you might have to get some reducers from radioshack like i did Quote 97 Suburban 8 custom PSI Platform 3 18's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 There is no such thing as over kill in audio I only run 8 guage even for 1000 watts The only car I have with 16 gauge is only running 100 watts THIS use 8 gauge if u can bro, but also consider it's some pretty thick wire and if you have to put two wires into one terminal on your subs(for series/parellel, etc.) you might have to get some reducers from radioshack like i did reducers or banana plugs Quote Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07denali Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I would do what the amp would accept,... which,.. on the RF15hun i believe is 8g......... What does the AA take? Hey Drew,.. how are you doing bud? It will be on its way in the am bro..... Hey buddy, the havoc is 1250 RMS. Thx for all the replies. I'll swap out the wire for 8 gauge. I tend to go for overkill myself. Quote Vehicle: 2007 GMC Denali Headunit: Pioneer AVH-8400BH Sub Amp: Rockford Fosgate T-1500bdcp Sub: Ascendant Audio Havoc 12" Electrical: Big 3, Dual Batteries, Stock 160-amp alternator Wiring: RF 0 gauge Box: Custom built 1.89^3 net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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