{"id":167,"date":"2022-04-26T07:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T07:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sciencepolicysymposium.org\/?p=167"},"modified":"2022-12-01T11:43:37","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T11:43:37","slug":"speaker-cable-gauge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sciencepolicysymposium.org\/accessories\/cables\/speaker-cable-gauge\/","title":{"rendered":"What Gauge Should Speaker Cable Be?"},"content":{"rendered":"
A lot of professionals don\u2019t have a definitive answer to this question. It usually depends on several factors, including your speaker impedance, the power rating of the amplifier, and of course how long your cable is. Generally, better in usage is thicker cable than thinner one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Considering a particular situation, for example if the power rating of an amplifier is low, a thinner speaker cable is a good option for you. The same is in the case, when the impedance of speakers is high, it may mean that you need a higher gauge. In the other situation, when your amplifier has a high power rating, it is better for you to buy a thicker speaker cable. The same, when your speakers have a low impedance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When you think about speaker cable gauge, you should also consider the length of the cable. You should choose the thicker wire, if you use the longer cable. The reason is that thinner cables feature more resistance than thicker cables, and this resistance can cause signal loss over long distances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In general, it is best to err on the side of using a thicker (lower gauge) speaker cable, as this will minimize signal loss and ensure that your speakers receive the full power of your amplifier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n