what size speaker wire to use ?

[big scott]

hi guys,

iv been looking around trying to figure out what size speaker wire to use.

please if you could help.

500rms amp into a 500rms sub. what size wire ? ( its about 4ft from amp to box. )

75rms x 2 into 2 r.f. 6x9. ) the run is about 8ft for each speaker )

50rms x 2 amp into 30rms pioneer 4x6. ( the run is about 15ft.) amp in the back-speakers in dash.

what sire wire should i run ? i have no clue as i dont want to use to small, and going to big is a wast.

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[bradl79 10+ year member]

I do 12 ga for speakers and 10 ga for subs. But 16 should be good for ur speakers an 12 for subs or go 12 all around

 

[Slobalt]

10-12 for sub

14-16 speakers

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

14-16 gauge is fine for speakers. 10-8 gauge for subs. Depending on how much power your running