best size speaker wire for 1200watts

[lmxd5120 1]

hey guys i have 18in fi BL dual 1ohm being powed by JBl gto 1200 amp and just wanted to make sure i get a speaker wire that will allow enough flow of power and still fit. any help i'd appreciate it.

[Hansk 1]

i'd slap 8g to them but thats just me....

[bassahaulic 155]

I always use 8awg. Or at LEAST 10

[Hansk 1]

I always use 8awg. Or at LEAST 10

agree

[stealth 113]

i have 8 to everything. ''boy i bet you could suck a golf ball through a garden hose''

[///M5 2,833]

Perhaps before spewing answers someone should have asked the length. Doubtful you need 8ga.

[Soapbox 7]

Google speaker wire chart and you'll find what your looking for.

wire calc

Edited April 2, 2010 by Soapbox

[jcarter1885 995]

10 or 12 gauge will do fine, 8 gauge isnt necessary but you know the saying

[Julian 641]

i agree 10 is just fine, you don't need 8gauge wire for that power unless it was an extremely long run.