Passive woofer, what gauge wire should I use

specd_out
specd_out Posts: 505
edited June 2013 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I built this setup http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?149979-FrankenPolk-Crown-XLS-review
I am not liking the amp over where the sub is. I would prefer to have it in my tv stand. The problem I have and the reason for my question is that the sub is in the opposite corner of my room. Its about 30ft of wire run. What gauge would be good to use and is it even a good Idea to do that run. Max ouput of the amp is 700watt if that even matters
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  • Speedskater
    Speedskater Posts: 495
    edited June 2013
    Unless the real impedance of a sub is very low.
    I think that 12 AWG would be good.
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited June 2013
    its 8 ohm at most I might end up getting a 4 woofer. The amp is only stable to 4 ohms bridged I believe
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2013
    12ga will be fine, and IIRC, it's also the largest you can use for a Speakon connection.
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited June 2013
    alright thanks
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