Gauge differential?

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09-05-2001, 01:26 PM

Critical

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4 gauge power

guy at radioshack says 16 gauge in the sub box will be just fine

never researched gauging issues

any problems there?

don't you love these sexy line breaks ^_^

09-05-2001, 09:45 PM

jmax

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For a sub I would use larger, but you probably won't be able to hear a difference. How much power do you have from amp.

09-06-2001, 04:34 AM

dwwjr56

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I would go with 12 gauge at least. 16 is a little small. I believe you will hear a difference.

09-06-2001, 10:17 AM

Evil Yak

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Nah 16 gauge will be fine. Heck, I've run
400 watts through 19 gauge with no probs.
Still, 12 gauge would be a good idea cuz it's
heftier and would do better sitting exposed in your trunk

09-06-2001, 01:04 PM

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well

there are 2 amps but the one going to the subs is a 1500w, might as well just play everything hq and go with the 12, not like there's a huge cost difference, thanks for the imput guys