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Speaker Wire for subs?

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: May 12, 2025 at 7:48 AM


Topic: Speaker Wire for subs?

Posted By: 01redgsr
Subject: Speaker Wire for subs?
Date Posted: November 03, 2002 at 8:36 PM

hello everyone, i have a ? on size of speaker wire.  Running straight from the sub, through the box (no terminals) what guage wire should i use, my amp can handle as low as 8g wire.  Should i use 8g wire for 500w or is 10 ok.  also if 8 is good, what do u think of using red power and black ground as the 8g wire since i have so much of it.

Thanks



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2001 Milano Red Acura Integra GS-R
1 12" JL Audio 12w6v2
1 JL Audio 500/1 Amp
1 Farad Cap by Lightning Audio



Replies:

Posted By: Dan M C
Date Posted: November 03, 2002 at 8:41 PM
Yes you can use power wire but most use 12 or 10 gauge,your choice.

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Dan M C



Posted By: 91blaze
Date Posted: November 04, 2002 at 11:46 PM
youd be fine with 12 gauge with 500 watts. thats minimum speaker wire size for subs. power wire will be fine though.


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