wire gage question

laotzu61
laotzu61 Posts: 327
edited September 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
i currently have rta 12 speakers hooked up with 18 gage speaker wire from radio shack. until i can get cables from signal, would getting 14 gage wire from " accessories for less" make a difference? thanks.
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited September 2012
    I would recommend 14ga. 12ga if a very long run (say over 75 ft. or so)
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  • laotzu61
    laotzu61 Posts: 327
    edited September 2012
    thankyou yet again, soundfreak1. i'll get the "ethereal" 14ga. from " accessories for less" 'till i can get my butt back to work, (hopefully this week sometime.) then i would like to get the cables from signal. i only need 3' from the kenwood to the speakers. thanks again.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited September 2012
    i currently have rta 12 speakers hooked up with 18 gage speaker wire from radio shack. Until i can get cables from signal, would getting 14 gage wire from " accessories for less" make a difference?

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