Probably a dumb question, but what gauge wire is optimal for these? I will mostly be connecting Ham Radio equipment.
1872829
I use a lot of 16 thru 12 ga. wire depending on current draw. Connectors are available very heavy current to the lighter stuff, i.e., 22 ga. Do a search and see. de K0xxx
1872830
The 15 amp size is designed for AWG 16 - 20. The 30 amp size is for AWG 12 - 16. The 45 amp size is for AWG 10 - 14. You can also purchase bushings to upsize your wire to fit the larger size connectors.
1872831
Most HAM equipment will be drawing only about 5A-10A MAX> The exception would be the radios, which typically draw 20-25A--depending on what you are running. Therefore, I just get the 30A variety, and they cover anything I might use them for.
973502
Bare wire is perfect. Just strip it no more than 1/4" and try not to use more than 16 gauge wires.
1519096
It depends on how far your speakers are to your receiver I used 12 gauge. Here is a link that might help you: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topic/172172-speaker-wire-what-size/
277522
YES! currently using this cable for Ham Radio use ...Cable will do the job..This cable has PL259 connectors so remember you have to match connectors..73, Al
2135253
I used 16 gauge with the terminals that are provided. If you want to go to a heavier wire, you can provide your own terminals which are readily available.
718896
I like the Phoenix Gold 12 ga. wire sold here on Amazon.Better off w/o connectors. Just wrap the bare wire around the post at least 1.5 turns.
924915
12 gauge is only good for 20A 10 gauge is only rated for 30A. So you need much bigger wire
308540
I used standard 16 gauge wire. Note if distance is more than 50 feet you should use 12 gauge for better sound.
1361083
I use and believe in 14 gauge speaker wire. Don't get caught up in brand. Wire is wire.
965296
After more than 50 years of reading about, setting up, and listening to stereo systems, I've concluded that thick, lower gauge wires are unnecessary unless the distance between receiver and speaker is especially long. I'm willing to be convinced otherwise by blind tests, but I'm not aware of any. I use 16 gauge now and that is probably overkill, considering that many of my speaker wire runs are less than 10 feet. Do not buy high end (expensive) wire whatever the gauge.
1243303
Personally I would use 18 gauge wire, your load is less than 3 amps. 18 Ga wire is over engineered for the load and it has mechanical strength.
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.
650655
I use a relatively low gauge but am out of town so can't say accurately. Mine is NOT the heavy "round" wire.
1594128
I like 16awg speaker wire.it match my home theater installation,i like the big gauge.talk to the guys that do this for a living,they say all three are good.
1036049
16 0r 18 gauge copper wire cables should be used. Buy a 100 foot roll, that should be enough.
593048
I honestly don't know, but the wire they give you is a really small gauge and most audiophiles will tell you to get something bigger. I think I ended up buying 16 or 14 gauge.
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..