Choosing right wire diameter and connectors
For output connector we recommend using pre-built or professionally wired high quality and heavy
gauge speaker wires. You may use Phoenix blocks for your output connectors.
To prevent the possibility of short-circuits, wrap or insulate exposed loudspeaker cable connectors.
Using the guidelines below, select the appropriate size wire based on the distance between amplifier and
speaker. The wire sizes are given for a 4
Ω
load.
NOTE :
Custom wiring should only be performed by qualified personnel.
CAUTION :
Never use shielded cable for output power wiring
Distance
Wire size
Up to 25 ft. (7,5 m)
16 AWG (Ø 1,29mm)
25 - 40 ft. (7,5 - 12 m)
14 AWG (Ø 1,62mm)
40 - 60 ft. (12 m - 18 m)
12AWG (Ø 2,05 mm)
60 -100 ft. (18 m - 30 m)
10AWG (Ø 2,5 mm)
100 - 150 ft. (30 m - 45 m)
8AWG (Ø 3,2 mm)
150 - 200 ft (45 m - 60m)
6AWG (Ø 4,11 mm)
Figure shows connector pin assignments for wiring
High-Z Speaker Output
Low-Z Speaker Output