akuma4u Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 My buddy used 18g pure copper wire to hook up to 2 jl 12w7s 1000rms each sub and connected it to a 2400rms amp running at 1.5 ohms. The wire was so thin but he assured me its ok and plus its pure copper so it is better than regular speaker wire So..the result was meh from the subs..trying to eliminate possible reasons why they didnt perform better..it could be cuz they were in a sealed box or it could be because the 18g wire is too thin not enough strands so not enough wattage is being carried over.. Would like some opinions on this. Is the 18g wire def a no go and prob causing the lack of performance? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Home audio does this shit all of the time. I say send it. But no Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 He'll know if it's too small when it melts the wire. 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...
akuma4u Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 1 hour ago, strangeduck said: Home audio does this shit all of the time. I say send it. But no Sry what do u mean by "i say send it but no"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Dont fdo it, but fuckit, try it anyway Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Psssh, rookie hour, I once powered a 10,000 watt boss amp with a an old lamp cord i found the trash. That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twalker182 Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 That seems awfully thin....even for pure copper. Why cheap out with such high dollar subs? 2010 Accord Sedan XS D3400R Clarion HU Sundown mids and highs Incriminator amps Incriminator Lethal Injection 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Whether right or wrong I would NOT do it. $0.02 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuma4u Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Thanks everyone for your responses. I too was thinking it was way too thin. Like there was maybe only 15 strands or so.. Perhaps it was used out of convenience..beats me. Anyways, Im going to swap it out for 12 to 14g and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwking Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, akuma4u said: Thanks everyone for your responses. I too was thinking it was way too thin. Like there was maybe only 15 strands or so.. Perhaps it was used out of convenience..beats me. Anyways, Im going to swap it out for 12 to 14g and see what happens. 8. swap it out for 8 guage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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