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mishkakasalapiy

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Posted: March 04, 2005 at 5:46 PM / IP Logged

what wire gage would i need to connect sub to an amp

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Posted: March 04, 2005 at 7:44 PM / IP Logged

anywhere from 16 gauge and up... Here's a link to help you see what size you need

Speaker Wire Calculator

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Posted: March 04, 2005 at 7:47 PM / IP Logged

Good link haemphyst.

So, as you can all see from that calculator. It is a waste of money to get expensive 12g speaker wire. Even for a 10,000 watt system with the subs 10ft away from the amplifier the difference between 12g speaker wire and 16g speaker wire is inaudible.

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Posted: March 04, 2005 at 8:35 PM / IP Logged

Oh well, the 10 gauge I have is much overkill, lol!!!!!

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Posted: March 05, 2005 at 12:06 AM / IP Logged

I have expensive Munster Cable (12awg I think) and if I hadn't gotten the roll for free, I would not have it. It's supposed to be really nice wire, but you will never hear any difference.

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