What gage wire for a 760 Watt (peak) 2 channel amp?

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Apr 10, 2007 | 12:15 PM

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What gage wire for a 760 Watt (peak) 2 channel amp?

I want to know which kit to buy, thanks for any help

Apr 10, 2007 | 03:27 PM

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Re: What gage wire for a 760 Watt (peak) 2 channel amp? (RemoveGiantWingOnYourCar)

You should be fine with 8 awg. whats the RMS rating of the amp?

Apr 10, 2007 | 04:31 PM

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Re: What gage wire for a 760 Watt (peak) 2 channel amp? (RemoveGiantWingOnYourCar)

As long as the power lead will be 12' or shorter 8ga should be fine.

Apr 11, 2007 | 11:44 AM

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Re: What gage wire for a 760 Watt (fcm)

Thanks for the help, RMS rating is 190 Watts

the 10 gage kit is $20 cheaper, could i do that or should i go 8 gage

Apr 11, 2007 | 04:00 PM

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Re: What gage wire for a 760 Watt (RemoveGiantWingOnYourCar)

Yes, just barely, and only if the power lead is less then 8' long, but why, for $20 get the 8ga and you will not have any problems.
Also handy if you upgrade to a bigger amp at some point.

Apr 12, 2007 | 08:05 AM

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Re: What gage wire for a 760 Watt (fcm)

good point, i'll do with the 8 gage

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