speaker wire size, newb

dtm
dtm Posts: 6
edited November 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
i searched for a few hours and found a few helpul pointers but i still am not sure.

i have purchased 2 pairs of polk db6501 components and an amp that is 800w 4 channel and at 4ohms it claims it will do 75wrms.. my question. is 14awg speaker wire good enough to run from the amp to the speakers in my car? and is an 8awg power cable with a 60 amp fuse sufficient? the amp has 2 25 amp fuses in it. i have never upgraded the speakers in my doors before, letalone have an amp power them i just want to make sure im not going to melt anything.

thanks in advance for any help of suggestions!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    The wires you have selected will be fine for what you are doing:)
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  • dtm
    dtm Posts: 6
    edited November 2008
    thanks!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    No problem. There are a bunch of guys, and gals sround to help out here.
    Enjoy
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