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97sierra

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 8:39 AM / IP Logged

Hey i am new to installing systems , i was wondering what gauge wire i should use to hook my subs up to my amp?

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 10:03 AM / IP Logged

standard 16 gage speaker wire.

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superstreet786

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 12:35 PM / IP Logged

I actually use 12 gauge which I feel is best but I guess 16 could work

---- 1996 Chevy S10 ----

1 Lightning Audio S2.600.2 Amp

2 Lightning Audio 12" Subs

1 Lightning Audio 1 Farad Cap

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Ketel22

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 2:52 PM / IP Logged

use what ever you can get your hands on, the tinsel leads are about 16, 18ga. wire so anything larger than that isnt really necessary.

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mobile1

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Posted: March 21, 2004 at 2:56 PM / IP Logged

16 ga. is just fine.

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