Size speaker wire for components

[Motokid 10+ year member]

What gauge speaker wire do most people use to run components back to the amp?

Do most people use CCA or OFC? I know with power wire a lot use ofc, but also a lot use cca. I am just curious to know if it's relatively the same with door speakers or what.

Thanks guys

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[rfluvinmf 10+ year member]

12 or 14 gauge would be fine. It's not like you will REALLY hear the difference. I've used both and couldn't tell the difference. In currently using CCA. PM me if you need some. I got 60ft of Shok 12ga to sell.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

Length comes into play, but since wire length in a car is generally pretty predictable it's mainly about power and impedance.

A lot of power, especially at low impedance means a lot of current. A lot of current through small wire means a lot of voltage drop and that is bad.

Haven't really dealt with CCA speaker wire, but if it's accounted for in wire thickness like it is with power it will work fine for speaker wire too as long as you select the correct awg.

This calculator spells it out nicely:

http://bcae1.com/images/swfs/speakerwireselectorassistant.swf

 

[bradl79 10+ year member]

12 or 14 gauge would be fine. It's not like you will REALLY hear the difference. I've used both and couldn't tell the difference. In currently using CCA. PM me if you need some. I got 60ft of Shok 12ga to sell.

how much shipped

 

[rfluvinmf 10+ year member]

how much shipped

$22 shipped ASAP