door wire gauge
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=101574
Printed Date: May 01, 2024 at 10:12 PM
Topic: door wire gauge
Posted By: ice32
Subject: door wire gauge
Date Posted: January 25, 2008 at 8:24 PM
Hey there,
Just a general questions for future planing of sound systems, At what point should you consider to upgrade the gauge of wiring from your front door speakers to the head unit?
Thx
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Posted By: techman93
Date Posted: January 25, 2008 at 9:46 PM
I would think if the wattage will exceed 100 watts per speaker or going over 20 feet in length. I normally suggest upgrade to 16 awg or 14 awg at most. 12 awg is overkill for mids and highs. If it was a subwoofer you want maximum signal transfer.
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The wire I'm test'n isn't doin' what it's supposed to be doin'... I am so glad I printed that tech sheet, with the wrong info.
Do it right the first time... or I might have to fix it for ya
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