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lappy

12-24-2004 01:30 PM

I am finally ready to put my Infinity Kappa 12.1 in his box and hook it up to a JL Audio 500/1.

The problem is that I just pulled out my old sub box and see that the wire connecting the amp to the subs is a 16 AWG!

What are you guys recommended for a proper AWG for this set-up?

Also, is it a problem if I use 16 AWG for a really short run (from the sub connectors to the box connectors, aproximately 4 inches)?

Thanks

Sassmaster

12-24-2004 08:55 PM

should be fine, 16 guage will take up to 10 amps, which is more than your sub will ever get.

slow/n\low

12-25-2004 09:40 PM

For the price use 12Ga twisted. Based on that alone its worth it. [img]smile.gif[/img]

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