Sub wire size

[chrishova 2]

That's what the dual 8 gauge inputs are for... Plug the dual 8ga. inputs into the speaker terminals, not the amp

[fearlessgangsta 12]

That's what the dual 8 gauge inputs are for... Plug the dual 8ga. inputs into the speaker terminals, not the amp

So your saying plug the metal block into the amp or ? Mybad if I don't get it I'm reading fast as I'm on my way to class. I posted on his page I'm just waiting for a response. Do you remember what they cost?

Edited March 9, 2012 by Fearz

[bhsdriller 24]

12g for me, anybigger and you can't fit it into the inputs on the subs

[fearlessgangsta 12]

12g for me, anybigger and you can't fit it into the inputs on the subs

Which subs?

[Frostedflakejake 148]

Which subs?

I think you mean what amp? I don't think I've used anything other than 12ga. Whether at 3000 watts or 1000.

[Frostedflakejake 148]

I apologize. It just occurred to me that you could be concerned with fitment into terminals rather than amperage loads!

[fearlessgangsta 12]

Which subs?

I think you mean what amp? I don't think I've used anything other than 12ga. Whether at 3000 watts or 1000.

My friend found a guy that bought the 8 gauge from him. He asked me and i told him sell it because It might not work for me. So I'm thinking of going 10 or 12 gauge. The inputs on my amp look tiny. If I get 12 gauge I could do double runs it I can get them to fit. I'm not worried about the subs fitting just the amp.

[fearlessgangsta 12]

I apologize. It just occurred to me that you could be concerned with fitment into terminals rather than amperage loads!

All I'm concerned about is fit. Along as it fits in the terminals I'm golden

[Frostedflakejake 148]

I might have missed it, but what amplifier are you using?

[Duran 387]

This is quite useless. Do any of you realize how small the wire is that makes up your voice coil?

[Frostedflakejake 148]

My guess would be something like 24awg

But if he wants it to fit directly into his amp without any shaving or any reducers, which he appears to want, then I'm all for helping him out.

Personally, I would have taken the free wire and just shaved it down...

[fearlessgangsta 12]

My guess would be something like 24awg

But if he wants it to fit directly into his amp without any shaving or any reducers, which he appears to want, then I'm all for helping him out.

Personally, I would have taken the free wire and just shaved it down...

I don't want to do any shaving mainly because I don't know how. Like you said I just want something that fits in the amp.

[kirill007 52]

This is quite useless. Do any of you realize how small the wire is that makes up your voice coil?

Does that mean you have to use the same guage wire as speaker wires?

Do you know the size of the wire inside of your alt? Then why would you ever need 0guage wire?

The subs voicecoil has cooling built in and it has no plastic to melt.

[chrishova 2]

I asked Geoff https://www.facebook.com/AudioAnonymous?ref=ts about cramming 2 wires into the speaker terminals and he sent me these DUAL 8ga inputs. He custom makes anything to fit anything, reducers of all sizes, whatever. The link is his fb page and this is his online store http://teamprojectdb.com/ . The facebook is the best way, and if he has any questions, or you have any, you can talk it out! He has been in the game for a while and seen it all! Good stuff!

[Duran 387]

This is quite useless. Do any of you realize how small the wire is that makes up your voice coil?

Does that mean you have to use the same guage wire as speaker wires?

Do you know the size of the wire inside of your alt? Then why would you ever need 0guage wire?

The subs voicecoil has cooling built in and it has no plastic to melt.

Not all woofers have cooling built in, that was extremely rare some years ago.

[swift 501]

Typically the longer the wire is the bigger I like it, the shorter it doesnt matter much. Its not gonna be a big deal either way

[pmureika 31]

Anything over 12 gauge wire is a waste of money!

[Duran 387]

Anything over 12 gauge wire is a waste of money!

That's why I run 1/0 gauge to me tweeters.

[pmureika 31]

Anything over 12 gauge wire is a waste of money!

That's why I run 1/0 gauge to me tweeters.

You do.

[Dangrebel 89]

I have the same amp, 12 gauge is a good fit. Might be able to squeeze 10 gauge if you tried.

[pmureika 31]

I have the same amp, 12 gauge is a good fit. Might be able to squeeze 10 gauge if you tried.

Why do you need to go bigger than 12gauge?

[fearlessgangsta 12]

I have the same amp, 12 gauge is a good fit. Might be able to squeeze 10 gauge if you tried.

Cool I'll order some 12 then

[Dangrebel 89]

I have the same amp, 12 gauge is a good fit. Might be able to squeeze 10 gauge if you tried.

Why do you need to go bigger than 12gauge?

I don't, I was just letting him know what will fit.

[Frostedflakejake 148]

I don't want to do any shaving mainly because I don't know how.

Well it appears like it's too late, but for next time... it's about as simple as can be. Take the wire. Take a utility knife/razor blade. Start hacking at it until it fits.

Simple!

[dbsupra 69]

This is quite useless. Do any of you realize how small the wire is that makes up your voice coil?

Your point?

The filament inside a light bulb is tiny but you don't see me wiring a light socket with telephone wire.