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Proper wire
Hey guys,
I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, so any help is greatly appreciated. Dave |
Re: Proper wire
Hi,
ok Dave this is the problem the bigger the wires are the more clear the sound will be if u use a 0gauge wire wich is huge u see the lower the number gauge the bigger so i recommend that you get a thinker wire for all the bass u need ive got a 3 gauge wire "monster cable" "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:ls0hb.348$SE7.325@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. .. > Hey guys, > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > Dave > > |
Re: Proper wire
Hi,
ok Dave this is the problem the bigger the wires are the more clear the sound will be if u use a 0gauge wire wich is huge u see the lower the number gauge the bigger so i recommend that you get a thinker wire for all the bass u need ive got a 3 gauge wire "monster cable" "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:ls0hb.348$SE7.325@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. .. > Hey guys, > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > Dave > > |
Re: Proper wire
Hi,
ok Dave this is the problem the bigger the wires are the more clear the sound will be if u use a 0gauge wire wich is huge u see the lower the number gauge the bigger so i recommend that you get a thinker wire for all the bass u need ive got a 3 gauge wire "monster cable" "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:ls0hb.348$SE7.325@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. .. > Hey guys, > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > Dave > > |
Re: Proper wire
as the other person said, you need larger wire, i have 2 gauge, dont forget,
have just as large or larger ground, its important "www.milfhunter.com" <italianguy69@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:QO0hb.11680$oO4.758363@news20.bellglobal.com. .. > Hi, > ok Dave this is the problem the bigger the wires are the more clear the > sound will be if u use a 0gauge wire wich is huge u see the lower the number > gauge the bigger so i recommend that you get a thinker wire for all the bass > u need ive got a 3 gauge wire "monster cable" > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:ls0hb.348$SE7.325@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. .. > > Hey guys, > > > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) > I > > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this > stuff, > > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > > > Dave > > > > > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/2003 |
Re: Proper wire
as the other person said, you need larger wire, i have 2 gauge, dont forget,
have just as large or larger ground, its important "www.milfhunter.com" <italianguy69@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:QO0hb.11680$oO4.758363@news20.bellglobal.com. .. > Hi, > ok Dave this is the problem the bigger the wires are the more clear the > sound will be if u use a 0gauge wire wich is huge u see the lower the number > gauge the bigger so i recommend that you get a thinker wire for all the bass > u need ive got a 3 gauge wire "monster cable" > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:ls0hb.348$SE7.325@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. .. > > Hey guys, > > > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) > I > > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this > stuff, > > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > > > Dave > > > > > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/2003 |
Re: Proper wire
as the other person said, you need larger wire, i have 2 gauge, dont forget,
have just as large or larger ground, its important "www.milfhunter.com" <italianguy69@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:QO0hb.11680$oO4.758363@news20.bellglobal.com. .. > Hi, > ok Dave this is the problem the bigger the wires are the more clear the > sound will be if u use a 0gauge wire wich is huge u see the lower the number > gauge the bigger so i recommend that you get a thinker wire for all the bass > u need ive got a 3 gauge wire "monster cable" > "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message > news:ls0hb.348$SE7.325@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. .. > > Hey guys, > > > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) > I > > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this > stuff, > > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > > > Dave > > > > > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/2003 |
Re: Proper wire
I used 16 gauge for my 2 12" subs with a 400 watt amp and it was fine. When
you the sub cuts out when you listen to a lot of bass, how long has it been playing? What it the gauge of the power wires? It's possible your amp is going into protected mode, meaning it shuts itself off to prevent possible damage. Think of it like a self-resetting curcuit breaker. The usually culprits of this are either running the amp with too low of a ohm load or just pure overheating. I used to listen to mine at full bast with a ton of bass and after an hour and a half of this the amp would overheat and shutdown for about 15 to 20 minutes. Also, when quality of the electronics matter too with how much you can push the amp. A friend of mine had a 600 watt JBL amp powering 2 10" Pioneer subs and it would overheat after 10 minutes. Talk about your cheap crap. "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:ls0hb.348$SE7.325@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. .. > Hey guys, > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > Dave > > |
Re: Proper wire
I used 16 gauge for my 2 12" subs with a 400 watt amp and it was fine. When
you the sub cuts out when you listen to a lot of bass, how long has it been playing? What it the gauge of the power wires? It's possible your amp is going into protected mode, meaning it shuts itself off to prevent possible damage. Think of it like a self-resetting curcuit breaker. The usually culprits of this are either running the amp with too low of a ohm load or just pure overheating. I used to listen to mine at full bast with a ton of bass and after an hour and a half of this the amp would overheat and shutdown for about 15 to 20 minutes. Also, when quality of the electronics matter too with how much you can push the amp. A friend of mine had a 600 watt JBL amp powering 2 10" Pioneer subs and it would overheat after 10 minutes. Talk about your cheap crap. "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:ls0hb.348$SE7.325@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. .. > Hey guys, > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > Dave > > |
Re: Proper wire
I used 16 gauge for my 2 12" subs with a 400 watt amp and it was fine. When
you the sub cuts out when you listen to a lot of bass, how long has it been playing? What it the gauge of the power wires? It's possible your amp is going into protected mode, meaning it shuts itself off to prevent possible damage. Think of it like a self-resetting curcuit breaker. The usually culprits of this are either running the amp with too low of a ohm load or just pure overheating. I used to listen to mine at full bast with a ton of bass and after an hour and a half of this the amp would overheat and shutdown for about 15 to 20 minutes. Also, when quality of the electronics matter too with how much you can push the amp. A friend of mine had a 600 watt JBL amp powering 2 10" Pioneer subs and it would overheat after 10 minutes. Talk about your cheap crap. "DaveT" <bgates@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:ls0hb.348$SE7.325@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. .. > Hey guys, > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > Dave > > |
Re: Proper wire
Size does matter. 16 AWG is too skimpy for 600W, but will not cause a
complete loss of sound like you describe. I believe what is happening is that your amp shuts down because it overheats. Thicker wire to the speaker would not help this. Where and how is your amp mounted? It should be in a place where heat can dissipate easily, so under carpet or under a seat are not good locations. DaveT wrote: > > Hey guys, > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > Dave |
Re: Proper wire
Size does matter. 16 AWG is too skimpy for 600W, but will not cause a
complete loss of sound like you describe. I believe what is happening is that your amp shuts down because it overheats. Thicker wire to the speaker would not help this. Where and how is your amp mounted? It should be in a place where heat can dissipate easily, so under carpet or under a seat are not good locations. DaveT wrote: > > Hey guys, > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > Dave |
Re: Proper wire
Size does matter. 16 AWG is too skimpy for 600W, but will not cause a
complete loss of sound like you describe. I believe what is happening is that your amp shuts down because it overheats. Thicker wire to the speaker would not help this. Where and how is your amp mounted? It should be in a place where heat can dissipate easily, so under carpet or under a seat are not good locations. DaveT wrote: > > Hey guys, > > I was wondering... Does it matter what kind of wire (in terms of gauge) I > have connecting my amp to my sub? I have a 16 gauge out of the amp. I > bought the custom sub with a VERY thick strand wire coming out of the box. > The 16 gauge is connecting these two. The reason I ask is because when I'm > hearing music that has a lot of bass and it's playing pretty loud, the sub > will go out. I have a 600W amp and a 1000W sub. I was thinking the reason > was the wire that connects them. I don't really know a lot about this stuff, > so any help is greatly appreciated. > > Dave |
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