Optimal Sub wire size

 

Silver Member
Username: Mixmastaspig

Okanagan, B.C Canada

Post Number: 190
Registered: Sep-05
What size of wire is optimal to run from the amp to the subs? Does the amp's rms matter at all?

thanks!
 

Gold Member
Username: Mikechec9

Http://www.cardomain.c...

Post Number: 1262
Registered: May-05
12 aug is fine. i run 8 aug but there really isn't any difference. some say 14 aug is fine for subs, but i personally notice a difference in my amps' efficiency between 14 and 12.
 

Gold Member
Username: Carguy

Post Number: 4787
Registered: Nov-04
It'll depend on your amp's power. For under 1000w, 18gauge - 14 gauge works fine.
Above 1000w, 12gauge - 10gauge works.
Close to 2000w, 8 gauge will do nicely. Don't go any lower than that. Just a waste of money.
Remember, with output power, there is no high current, just voltage.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Eprussian07

Post Number: 29
Registered: Oct-05
I think www.the12volt.com has all the gauges and stuff wires and stuff... check it out, good site.
 

Gold Member
Username: Mikechec9

Http://www.cardomain.c...

Post Number: 1271
Registered: May-05
aug..? AWG. working too hard :-(
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