Amp Question

[Takumi8187]

Hi, I have a JBL 180.2 amp, here's the manual:

http://manuals.harman.com/JBL/CAR/Ow...nual/bp_om.pdf

Will 12 gauge speaker wire work on this amp?

[mjshort18]

not sure for that specific amp but the bigger the better in this case. it can never be too big. i would suggest at least 8 gauge.

[turbcivic]

8 gauge? for 180 watts? bigger isn't always better. With bigger wire, restinace goes up. Yes, that size wire is fine for speakers, but not for power and ground

[Takumi8187]

OK, thanks. One more thing, how many watt amp install kit should I get for that amp?

[smartjay28]

if you got them money and plan to get a higher wattage amp, get a 4 guage. if not you can stick w/ 8 gauge.

[mjshort18]

Originally Posted by turbcivic

8 gauge? for 180 watts? bigger isn't always better. With bigger wire, restinace goes up. Yes, that size wire is fine for speakers, but not for power and ground

i thought that wire is like a pipe with water going through it. if you have a small pipe then you will only be able to get a small amout of the water through. with a bigger pipe you will be able to get a whole lot more through. maybe i am just wrong though. when does resistance come in to play?

[dfarres]

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http://www.bcae1.com/
click on #16 (wire) on the right hand side and use the wire calculator.