[nz9p29]

How long of a run is too long for 16 Ga Speaker wire?


What is the rule of thumb?

 

[Jack_T]



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Originally Posted by nz9p29 /forum/post/0


How long of a run is too long for 16 Ga Speaker wire?


What is the rule of thumb?

If memory serves you can go 50 ft. with 16 ga. (Assuming 8 ohm load)

 

[tonygeno]

It depends on several factors.

 

[Hogan]

 http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm


Around 50ft - see above

 

[axs]



Quote:
Originally Posted by nz9p29 /forum/post/0


How long of a run is too long for 16 Ga Speaker wire?


What is the rule of thumb?

As others have said approx 45-50' is max for 16 gauge (considering an 8ohm load), but why bother - price difference will be hardly $5-6, so get 14 gauge and stop worrying too much.