factory speaker wire

[30mm 10+ year member]

i'm going to be installing my system this weekend and i was thinking why buy speaker wire if i could just use the speaker wire from the factory speakers instead of running new wire.

couldn't i do that?

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[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

Depends on what gauge it is and how much power you plan on sending through them.

If you haven't already, consult the Wiring Guide.

 

[30mm 10+ year member]

well they're only going to be run off the new hu i bought so the max wattage would be 50

 

[30mm 10+ year member]

well they're only going to be run off the new hu i bought so the max wattage would be 50.

is there a way to figure out what gauge speaker wire i already have?

 

[30mm 10+ year member]

well they're only going to be run off the new hu i bought so the max wattage would be 50.

is there a way to figure out what gauge speaker wire i already have?

 

[30mm 10+ year member]

oops. stupid school computers i swear

 

[kingpin_jeffie 10+ year member]

The stock wiring will be fine for the new HU. Normally auto makers run 18-22 awg.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.