Speaker wire size requirements???

[95lincdog]

Is there required speaker wire gauge for amount of wattage ur amp is pushing? My amp is 1200w rms. what size should I have?

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[C1500martin 10+ year member]

not really i used 8, 12, 14 and not a bit of difference

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

It's the amperage that determines gauge.

 

[The Camry]

not really i used 8, 12, 14 and not a bit of difference

Same

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Is there required speaker wire gauge for amount of wattage ur amp is pushing? My amp is 1200w rms. what size should I have?

I use no less that 12ga on every speaker and no less that 10ga on subs..Thats me though.Habit formed

 

[gimling]

14 gauge: ~13.7 amperes

8 ohms -

6 ohms -

4 ohms -

3 ohms -

2 ohms -

1 ohm -

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 -

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1 ohm -

8 gauge: ~55 amperes

8 ohms -

6 ohms -

4 ohms -

3 ohms -

2 ohms -

1 ohm -