How important is the gauge of my wire?

 

Silver Member
Username: Sweatyogre

Erie, PA USA

Post Number: 143
Registered: Mar-06
I'm running some really small gauge power cables right now since my last amp was only 200 watts. I believe they are 10 gauge. Now that I have an 800 watt amp, is it totally necesary to increase the gauge?
 

Silver Member
Username: Tdawg30

Ohio USA

Post Number: 215
Registered: Jun-06
yeah because it will restrict the current flow to the amp and you wont see full power from your amplifier.
 

Silver Member
Username: 420alldaylong

Post Number: 294
Registered: Sep-06
4 gauge
 

Silver Member
Username: Sweatyogre

Erie, PA USA

Post Number: 145
Registered: Mar-06
Thanks guys, I've been trying to figure out why Im not getting what I expected out of this amp. I just didnt think the wiring was very important, so I assumed that wasn't it.
 

Gold Member
Username: Juliob

Santo DomingoDominican Re...

Post Number: 2546
Registered: Dec-05
wiring is a very important part of your system... remember that... current is important.
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