can 12 guage handle 1300 rms??

[AphexTwin 10+ year member]

SPEAKER WIRE

12 gauge: ~21.8 amperes

8 ohms -

6 ohms -

4 ohms -

3 ohms -

2 ohms -

1 ohm -

10 gauge: ~34.6 amperes

8 ohms -

6 ohms -

4 ohms -

3 ohms -

2 ohms -

1 ohm -

8 gauge: ~55 amperes

8 ohms -

6 ohms -

4 ohms -

3 ohms -

2 ohms -

1 ohm -

Kicker KX1200.1

Bridged RMS Power: 1200W x 1 @ 1 ohm

Your answer is NO move up to 8ga to be safe with the length of run you are using.