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Re: speaker wire gauge [message #50119 is a reply to message #50117] Tue, 03 October 2006 08:48 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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The power levels you'll be running will make a difference. Typically, at normal listening levels, 16 awg would be adequate. But, if you are using inefficient speakers driven by big amplifiers (high current levels), then the larger awg wire would be best.

Subwoofers often consume a lot of current, hence the 12 awg wire.

 
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