What gauge wire should I run this with for 2 JBL GTO1214D ?
1746310
Hello. We would recommend using a 4 gauge amplifier power cable, and a minimum of 16 gauge speaker wire for the subwoofers. If you are installing the amplifier further than 10 feet from the subwoofer, you will need to use a minimum of 12 gauge speaker wire.
1746311
16ga is the minimum, but I would use 12ga. Make sure to use Oxygen free copper cable, the cheap stuff is copper clad aluminum. Remember that this is a dual voice coil speaker, so you will run both coils of a single speaker in parallel making the speaker connection 2 ohms to each output of the amp.
1746312
I would go with, again if it were me, probably a 10 gauge maybe even an 8 gauge monster cable. That's actually what it's called., but sounds great, no resistance whatsoever. Thanks Tim
1746313
14 gauge for speaker wire is fine. use 4 gauge for your power wire. OFC for all your wires especially power wires - why?cca wire will overheat and burn like the hair on your head, OFC great for current and durability!
1594125
I've read that 16g is recommended for in-wall wiring, and 18g for shorter distances. I've used 14g before and found the thickness of the bare wire troublesome with some connections. But if you're driving powerful speakers over a long distance, 14g might be better. My house is wired with 12g, so I can't imagine that being necessary for speakers.
669659
if your not running any crazy wattage then no problem. this wire is plenty beefy. i have a yamaha 115/channel surround and i have no issues.
2219115
What's up Brandon.... I'd go with 12-16 AWG. The larger the speaker is the larger AWG.
909108
Each speaker only needs 2 wires. 16 gauge wire is perfect for these speakers. These speakers sound very good.
1074525
Ok i would run 0 guage wires because you will be trying to run 120 amps through the wire and usually a four guage wire is 80 amps.. And on my 1100 watt brutus im using official copper speaker wire so i can get as much voltage as ican through the wire . But a complete zero guage wire should be fine speaker cables..
373391
I used 14 gauge, and it fits with plenty of room. Appears as if 12 gauge will work too. The trick is to have just enough wire coming out and over the edge to make a proper connection. Works like a charm.
1301735
16 gauge is fine. EBay has an entire unit for $100. Cheap for an extra sub.
1058326
Are you talking about your power wires? If so I would definitely use 4 gauge for my ground with any amplifier you can use 6 or 8 gauge for the power cable
60365
The speaker plugs are spring loaded, so use bare wire. 12 or 14 AWG works well.
1058836
I actually used 16 gauge wire. I think 14 would work; it would depend on whether 14 will fit in the speaker wire recepticles. No problem at all with the 16 gauge.
2032590
You only 16-18awg wire for these speakers. No bigger gauge is necessary. One thing I look for is Oxygen free copper wire, I've had great success with that. Here's a link. - Mediabridge 16AWG Speaker Wire (100 Feet) - Spooled Design with Sequential Foot Markings - (Part# SW-16X2-100-CL )
1866696
I belive I used a 4 gauge wire on mine. You may need to trim it down with wire cutters like I did. These subs sound amazing in my jeep an amazing buy
1923629
you should use 12 gauge wire, but you could use 16 gauge if not running long distance.
1822777
Get a roll of plane old 12 or 14/2 stranded elec. wire. No need to go fancy doesn't buy you a thing. The bigger the gauge is always better.
638530
I would use 16 gauge. A Polk subwoofer would be a good match. If you need stands, the Sanus ones work great.
2058659
My speakers have the near same 87dB, 8 Ohm, with 16G wire to them with 25 foot of wire so I hooked them together and ran it to one speaker and it sounded just the same. I think 16G wire will be just fine for your situation.