#11851, "RE: Regarding wire Guage for amp power" In response to In response to 5
Originally posted by mcgyvr go to 4 AWG. The voltage drop/resistance for an 8 awg wire is TRIPLE that of the 4 AWG wire. Sure the 8 AWG can handle the current but the voltage drop for the 15-20 ft of wire you need is a HUGE difference. and your whole electrical system will be happier you switched to 4.
i disagree. while 4AWG is "triple the size" (sorta), the voltage drop will be next to nothing. even with a minor voltage drop, there will be no audible difference between 8 AWG and 4 AWG. and theres NO possible way for it to effect the rest of the electrical system (assuming its healthy in the first place).
