thegreat22 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Posted September 8, 2009 What gauge speaker wire I should get for my door speakers n tweets. Is 16 good enough? Quote
kanes_disciple Posted September 8, 2009 Report Posted September 8, 2009 I would read up on your speakers and read what size wire is recommended for them. Also what size speaker wire will your amp take? I would personally go with 12 gauge, but thats just me cause I run 8 gauge to my subs and 12 gauge to my mids and highs! Quote Kenwood Excelon KDX-693 Head Unit Kinetik HC600 Powerbass 6.75's in front doors Powerbass 6.75's in rear deck Powerbass 1000.1D Powerbass 400.4 2 SA-12 inch Sundown Audio Subs 0 gauge Power Wire and Big 3 Custom Amp Rack Code Alarm with remote start Stinger Digital Volt Meter My build log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/51869-1996-chevy-blazer-build/ My youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/kanesdisciple
CarAudioFab Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 I would say you must look into "AT LEAST" 12 gauge Quote -Mark Host of "CarAudioFabrication" - YouTube Car Audio Tutorial Channel Check out my forum section here on SMD for my builds and tutorial videos! Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CarAudioFabrication
evolution.vc Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) No way of saying. Need to know what brand and model your using to determine. I ran 8 guage on my mids. Edited September 9, 2009 by evolution.vc Quote
Armoredhaulin Posted September 9, 2009 Report Posted September 9, 2009 Depends a lot on the power and the length of the wires...typicaly for mids and highs 16awg would be ideal but I would avoid going smaller than that for runs over 15 feet or over 150 watts, but as always bigger is better! Quote "I don't bullshit. I do what I say & say what I mean." http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2925230 http://www.armoredhaulin.com
thegreat22 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Posted September 10, 2009 I am running one set of kicker ks550.2 and one set of kicker ks680 Quote
Neel Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 how much power will each run of wire see? 16 will work fine for most applications, 12 is what most of the guys use. Quote Too Much Stuff to list .
thegreat22 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Posted September 10, 2009 ^^^^ well my current amp is a crunch 1400.4, but I would like to upgrade to 1800.4 Quote
ISO Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 I agree with the guys about the 16 gauge and if you want to go bigger 14 gauge should work for almost any application for mids and tweets. I would say you should be fine up to 250 to 300 watts per channel with 14 gauge. Quote Isobaric - Refers to the practice of coupling two drivers together to make them act as one. "Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means that you are strong enough to let go." Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. The Destruction of a person builds character.
Rose-Villian Posted September 10, 2009 Report Posted September 10, 2009 12awg Is good.... Just get Quality Wire! Quote WWW.OSGINDUSTRIES.COM I LOVE HATER'S
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