what size speaker wire do I need?

82 GT · 06-11-2002, 10:42 PM

Here is my system I will be installing soon:

Alpine 35x2 CD head unit
6.5 inch Clarion door speakers with passive crossovers
300w Alpine V-12 amp
150w Alpine V-12 amp
2 JL audio 12inch subs

The 300w amp will power the subs and the smaller amp will power the Clarions
What gauge speaker wire do I need for the subs and door speakers?
I was told 12# for the subs and 16# for the doors.

jj_jonathon · 06-13-2002, 11:34 AM

that sounds fine....just make sure you have a decent sized power wire from the amp to the battery...something like 4guage...but only if something that big fits through your door, under the hood...otherwise step up to 6 or 8...but its good to go with big for the power source

06-11-2002, 10:42 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	what size speaker wire do I need? Here is my system I will be installing soon: Alpine 35x2 CD head unit 6.5 inch Clarion door speakers with passive crossovers 300w Alpine V-12 amp 150w Alpine V-12 amp 2 JL audio 12inch subs The 300w amp will power the subs and the smaller amp will power the Clarions What gauge speaker wire do I need for the subs and door speakers? I was told 12# for the subs and 16# for the doors. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

06-13-2002, 11:34 AM	#2
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	that sounds fine....just make sure you have a decent sized power wire from the amp to the battery...something like 4guage...but only if something that big fits through your door, under the hood...otherwise step up to 6 or 8...but its good to go with big for the power source __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

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