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what gauge wire for subs to amp

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Topic: what gauge wire for subs to amp

Posted By: 97sierra
Subject: what gauge wire for subs to amp
Date Posted: March 21, 2004 at 8:39 AM

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 By: DYohn
Date Posted: March 21, 2004 at 10:03 AM
standard 16 gage speaker wire.



Posted By: superstreet786
Date Posted: March 21, 2004 at 12:35 PM
I actually use 12 gauge which I feel is best but I guess 16 could work

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---- 1996 Chevy S10 ----
1 Lightning Audio S2.600.2 Amp
2 Lightning Audio 12" Subs
1 Lightning Audio 1 Farad Cap



Posted By: Ketel22
Date Posted: March 21, 2004 at 2:52 PM
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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Posted By: mobile1
Date Posted: March 21, 2004 at 2:56 PM
16 ga. is just fine.


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