Mikey Bates Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Like the title says. Would running 100-125rms to a 4 ohm component set be ok going through a 15-20ft run of SHCA OFC 16ga wire? I have enough to double up and not really sure why i order 16ga instead of 14 but thats what i got! I beleive its closer to 15ft but for sake of being on the safe side lerts say 20ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Bates Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Anyone? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 should be fine. 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...
Tahoe2004 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I believe it will cut on you thoe :/ Thats what i experienced on a lincoln navigator at only less than a 100wrms and the wire was 14G aprox maybe 7 fts I recommend you going 8Gauge at least that will help ((: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Bates Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Lol 8 gauge is a bit much IMO. may just doubleup the wires to the crossovers and go one run to the woofer and to the tweeter from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneerchuck Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 You'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBleedMusick Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I believe it will cut on you thoe :/ Thats what i experienced on a lincoln navigator at only less than a 100wrms and the wire was 14G aprox maybe 7 fts I recommend you going 8Gauge at least that will help ((: What kind of wire were you using? 2013 Dodge Charger Build Log 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0Build Log 2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe Build Log SMD SUPER SELLER!!!!My Selling Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Bates Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 You'll be fine. With just a single run of 16ga to the crossovers and to each speaker from crossover. or the two runs to the cross over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneerchuck Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 You'll be fine with a single run. Its not like you're going to be feeding the speakers a full amps worth of power. Personally I would recommend 14-12ga for speaker wiring if you're going to be doing an amplified system. But if you're going to be running a component system then you're more than likely looking at 120 ish at the crossover which is then sent to the speaker and the tweeter. So the speaker in question will most likely see </=100 rms. Which is perfectly fine to run on 16ga. It might get a little bit warmer than 14 or 12ga wiring but it'll work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc31610 Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Sizing chart shows 10ga at 20 foot but considering you will rarely see the full 125 watts continuous on that wire and it may be less than 20 feet you should be ok. My Build Log 94 Civic http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188644-94-civic-4-door-build-loq-suggestions-wanted-will-be-super-slow-mo/ Faceebook reluctantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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