Is 12 awg. ok for subs & 14 awg. for door speakers?

[06dmax00camss 10+ year member]

I have (3) JL Audio 10W3V3s (300 watts rms each) pushed by a JL Audio 1000/1. Focal 165V2S component set and Focal 130CV1 coaxles pushed by a JL Audio 300/4.

I was wondering if 12 awg. Stinger speaker wire is ok for the subs and 14 awg. Stinger speaker wire for the components and coaxles? I'm about to place my order and wanted to be sure. Thanks.

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[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

thats fine

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

That'll work

 

[06dmax00camss 10+ year member]

Would it be a waste to do it all if 12 awg.? I just want to be sure that it'll support the power I'll be pushing. I believe the component set is like 75 watt nominal power and the coaxles are like 60 watts.

 

[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

U can really just use 14AWG for ur subs and 16AWG for ur speakers, the 14/12 combo is just for headroom. If u wanted too u can always just run all 12AWG if u dont mind wasting the money.

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

i always just use the biggest wire the amp terminals or xovers will accept