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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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14 Ga wire for the speakers ok?

Simple question... I'm looking at the Monster Cable CIPRO 14-4 to run from the crossovers mounted in the trunk next to the amp.

What cha think?

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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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Is home speaker wire all you have available?

14ga is fine for speakers/component sets.... but why buy home audio wire?
Old Apr 23, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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I ru the generic Radio-shack 16Ga to all my "normal" seakers in any install.... why pay 10* the price when it's not going to make any difference in how it sounds...

The Subs get a thicker wire due to a LOT more wattage... normally 10 or 12 depending on how much wattage...
Old Apr 23, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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I run 8 ga directly to my woofers No terminal cups, i opted to delete them since i made a custom fiberglass enclosure for my camaro
Old Apr 23, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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And WHAT are you running for subs/amps????

Hell, I've built 5+kW systems and NEVER needed anything more than 10Ga... anything more is overkill...

I've got 2.5kW right now, and am upgrading to 3.5kW this summer...
Old Apr 23, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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This is for my 2001 SS Convertible

Alpine 9835 (waiting for arrival)
SWI-X
JL Audio 500/5 amp
Focal K2P front
Focal 165v Slim rear
Pass side Subthump box
Focal 27WX sub
all monster cable (BAP -500 amp kit, 401XLN 5m 4+2 Ch RCA's, 12Ga XPHP for sub & 14Ga CIPRO14-4 for speakers)


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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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nothing insane, and i'll admit it's overkill, but it's awesome to look at :P

2 farenheit CK-12D subs and an MTX 81000D
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