Jaeden, For wiring subwoofers, we recommend using wires of 12- to 16-gauge in size. There will be no audible difference between them - just less power loss with larger wire.

What type of wire is used for subwoofers?

Regardless of what type of connection is available, be it RCA or direct wired, it is highly recommended to use shielded, heavy gauge cabling specifically designed for subwoofers. Such cables provide a cleaner, more noise-free audio signal.

What wire should I use for sub and amp?

The signal and power coming out of your amplifier must not be impeded on their way to your speakers and subs. When you replace or run new speaker wiring, we recommend using: 18-, 16-, or 14-gauge wires for speakers. 16-, 14-, or 12-gauge wires for subwoofers.

How many watts can 12 gauge speaker handle?

1960 watt For up to 20 ft of cable length a 10 gauge cable can handle 2000 watt and a 12 gauge speaker wire can handle 1960 watt.

Do subwoofers use speaker wire?

Using A Subwoofer With Regular Speaker Wire Although subwoofers are intended to be used with their own specifically designed wires, they are also able to operate using speaker wire.

Can I mix 12 gauge and 14-gauge wire?

More specifically, can you connect 14-gauge wire to 12-gauge wire? While this is possible, it is not recommended in order to prevent overloading. For example, if the amp capacity of your breaker is 20 amps, you should only use 12-gauge wire, and if its 15 amps, the entire circuit should be 14-gauge.