amp to sub wire? what size?

[DefiantGSR 10+ year member]

I'm attempting my first install and I was wondering what size wire do you usually use when you run the wires from the amplifer to the subwoofer? I'm going to be running about 700 watts. I was told 14 guage would be more than enough but wouldn't that hinder some current since the power wire to the amp is going to be 4 guage? Also, from sub to sub, do you run the same size as from amp to sub? (i.e. parallel or series wiring)

Also, I was wondering how exactly does the wire connect to the rear of a binding post? Do I put a spade terminal on the end of the wire and screw it on the binding post? I'm just looking for a clean install.. Thanks for your help

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[johnson 10+ year member]

14awg

same size from sub to sub

doesnt take much common sense to connect a wire to a post

 

[DefiantGSR 10+ year member]

14awgsame size from sub to sub

doesnt take much common sense to connect a wire to a post

I would probably agree once I get to see one in person. All my research has been online, unfortunately. No hands on. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/blackeye.gif.66a1670f5aaf7f406e783a63e3387dc5.gif

 

[Jared530 10+ year member]

what sights have you looked at for installation help?

 

[DefiantGSR 10+ year member]

bcae1.com and team-integra.net. They have a good project articles on how to install HUs, Amps, and build sub enclosures..

 

[yacob.naif 10+ year member]

binding post?

you mean on your speaker wire terminals?

ya, if it has screws, those are better than the spades, those cheap a$$ spades tend to bend

if you go to walmart or autozone, you can get tiny little ring terminals, actually, that would be even better

 

[Ruffy 10+ year member]

8ga if you can to subs. 10/12/14 ga is enough but Im doing 8ga with 600watts per sub(1200+ total)

 

[DefiantGSR 10+ year member]

8ga if you can to subs. 10/12/14 ga is enough but Im doing 8ga with 600watts per sub(1200+ total)

hmm...difference in opinions. How come bcae1.com said this "The speaker wires will run from the amplifier outputs to the speakers. For connecting the amplifier to woofers in the trunk, a short run of 16g speaker wire will be fine."

I'm not saying you're wrong, but i'm just reluctant.

The terminal cup im talking about can be found here. http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?cart_id=5821284.17380&pid=1267

 

[SQBubble 10+ year member]

hmm...difference in opinions. How come bcae1.com said this "The speaker wires will run from the amplifier outputs to the speakers. For connecting the amplifier to woofers in the trunk, a short run of 16g speaker wire will be fine."
I'm not saying you're wrong, but i'm just reluctant.

The terminal cup im talking about can be found here. http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?cart_id=5821284.17380&pid=1267

because usually u* never need more than 2-3feet from sub to amplifier... the shorter the wire, the more efficient it is even if its small.

putting 8gauge is good, cuz u will never have to worry about length/current loss and shyt like that..but still 14-12gauge are perfectly fine also..

 

[DefiantGSR 10+ year member]

OOOOO...i didn't think of that. thanks man.

 

[DaveT 10+ year member]

because usually u* never need more than 2-3feet from sub to amplifier... the shorter the wire, the more efficient it is even if its small.
putting 8gauge is good, cuz u will never have to worry about length/current loss and shyt like that..but still 14-12gauge are perfectly fine also..

not only is it a sort run but also take into account the relatively low amperage.....

 

[2loud4u 10+ year member]

14 gauge for 700 @ 4 ohms12 gauge for 700 @ 2 ohms

10 gauge for 700 @ 1 ohm

What size speaker wire for 2500-2800w rms @ 1ohms?

I know here it says 8 gage

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166038

But how do you get 2x8 gage in the vc connectors on the sub?

 

[2loud4u 10+ year member]

I know here it says 8 gage

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166038

But how do you get 2x8 gage in the vc connectors on the sub?