Shaun wrote:
"Bill Graham" wrote in message
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James wrote:
I am installing a 70w per channel amp in my upgrades to my car
sound. I am not a nut, I just like a good car stereo....
What would a quality car stereo shop use for speaker wire ? I am
thinking of 16 gauge. Is that sufficient for this purpose (70w per
channel).
I don't want to start a war here about Monster Cable and stuff like
that, I just want practical advice on what makes sense for the proper
gauge wire for this installation.
Thank you !
James
If your speakers are 8 ohm units, then we are talking around 3 amps
per channel average RMS current....16 guage wire will be more than
adequate for handling that.
Most car speakers are 4 ohms.
16 gauge wire should still be adequate. See the charts and other info at:
http://www.rowand.net/Shop/Tech/WireCapacityChart.htm