How to wire large guage to subwoofer terminals

[b34tBoX 0]

Hey all.

I have a 12" Fi BL wired like this:

My question is that I bought 8AWG to wire the thing, problem is, the terminals only accept about 12AWG.

So I trimmed about 1/2 or more the wires at the stripped ends, making it 16AWG, and I used 12AWG to wire the + --> + and - --> - and cut the ends the same way..

Should I be concerned, or what would have been a better option?

Those damn holes are so small. =[

PS: twisted speaker wire is a PITA to strip.

Edited September 8, 2008 by b34tBoX

[Duran 387]

You only need 12 gauge for that...

[emperorjj1 2]

thats really the only way to do it. your fine

[johnecon2001 82]

8awg is soooo overkill for that. Just use 12awg. If the subwoofer needed 8awg power leads.. I'd put money on Fi putting 8awg terminals on it.