18ga wire for subs

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

is it big enough? or should i buy bigger?

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[Acidburn 5,000+ posts]

how much power are you running? most likely 18ga won't be enough, i'm using 12ga and most people do too

 

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

like.. 300 continous watts per sub and i'll be running 3 subs like 1800 MAX watts..what will happen if i use the 18ga? just wondering..

 

[Acidburn 5,000+ posts]

good situation: it jsut add a lot of resistance and you lose voltage and power

bad situation: the wire melts and creates a fire in your car

 

[78nova 10+ year member]

18 gauge for subs, i would go with 12 gauge

 

[KARLEON 10+ year member]

i either have 8gauge or 10 guage. cant remember. I know its not necessary, but it was just extra wire laying around the house, so i said what da heck. But 16 gauge should be enough.