Power Wire as Speaker Wire
#1
does anyone know if it's ok to use 8 gauge power wire as speaker wire?? is there any difference or problems with running a power wire as a speaker wire?? the reason is, I have 11 gauge speaker wire for my subs but i want to run larger wire. I've heard that there is a difference in the quality of the copper or something.
#6
If you don't need it why bother ? Sure it may "look" cool to you but 8 gauge does not fit nicely into most speaker outputs on amps and you run the risk of shorting out your amp if a single frayed wire touches + to - .
You current wire is MORE than adequate for your needs, you can run larger wire but you will not see any benefit. So yes its ok but it will be purely cosemetic and may bite you in the *** down the road if something comes loose and shorts.
You current wire is MORE than adequate for your needs, you can run larger wire but you will not see any benefit. So yes its ok but it will be purely cosemetic and may bite you in the *** down the road if something comes loose and shorts.
#7
i dont think he is talking about running a small amp that produces 500 watts but more like something 2000+ yes the wires are just conductors but if u use high strand count u can get the most out of your music. Lets say u drove on a road trip and it takes u 4 hours to get there , while crank'n your system at half way , im sure the spagetti wires would tend to get hot . Only thing the smaller wire is good for is that it bends into tight places while larger gauge wires are only used for subs
hope that helps a little
hope that helps a little