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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 12:14 AM
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Default speaker wire gauge?
I just bought a Rockford Fosgate 750X 4 channel amp that puts out:
97.5W/channel at 4 ohm
187W/channel at 2 ohm

i also ordered 16 gauge speaker wire to run it with. Do you think that 16 is too small for that wattage. This is going from amp rack behind seats to doors is longest run. I think all component sets are rated at 4 ohms so i'll prob be running that 97.5W?

Thanks,

Justin :flag
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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16ga is fine for the 97watts, if you were running the 2ohm load then i'd up it to 14ga
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:06 AM
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Anthing past 16 gauge is overkill unless you are running long length of wire. :cheers:
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