Question about how to run parralel wires, not configuration

[JoshC 10+ year member]

I have a JBL power 10, I was wondering how i should run the wires. I have 12gauge wire and i cant fit 2 wires into the same hole for parallel. I was told you shouldn't solder in car audio because solder has to much resistance. So do i run small gage wire or is there a y-thingy? My amp will be putting out 1000watt rms (memphis)

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[slvrado28z 10+ year member]

get a different amp

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

Right.... Anyone with the correct answer?

Lots of people run single subs at 1 Ohm, i want to run mine at 1 ohm. Therefore a with any 1 ohm mono amp, ide need to know this. Thanks though

 

[slvrado28z 10+ year member]

my bad..read it wrong. just get a smaller gauge

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

But isnt 12 gauge is small as i should go for that much current?

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

I have a JBL power 10, I was wondering how i should run the wires. I have 12gauge wire and i cant fit 2 wires into the same hole for parallel. I was told you shouldn't solder in car audio because solder has to much resistance. So do i run small gage wire or is there a y-thingy? My amp will be putting out 1000watt rms (memphis)

 

[slvrado28z 10+ year member]

na..the sub is only 400 rms get smaller gauge

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Soldered joints have less resistance than mechanical connections. Whoever told you they have too much resistance is a bit confused.

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

Yea but its underrated, ive had alot of ppl tell me 600-800. Also thats what my built guy (he recommended sub, hit 147 with 2 of the 12s last comp) also said. Has a max of 1200. Plan on have the bass boost turn basically off

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Threads merged, please do not post the same thread in multiple sections. Thank you.

As for the 12ga speaker wire, it is overkill for the power you are using. You can downsize your wire. Or you can solder the wires together, as I said above.

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

Sorry, wont again. Thanks for the info though! Which would u personally recommend?

 

[slvrado28z 10+ year member]

idk about hitting a 147 with 2 of these but i guess anything is possible l0l

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

well it was the 12 models, there like 14in diameter, who knows if its true lol ppl say all kinds of crazy **** ha

 

[slvrado28z 10+ year member]

ther not 14 in diameter who knows ppl lied to you lmao

 

[05trailblazer 10+ year member]

to OP why dont u just get a 8gauge wire and live the good live sir!