Speaker Wire

When it is time to install your car’s sound system, one of the most important things to think about is the type of speaker wire you will need. One of the key things to realize is that the size and number of strands within the speaker wires is paramount. The more wire strands within your speaker wiring the better resilience it has. At some point, you will have to bend the wiring to fit into places that will conceal it. The best speaker wire will not snap when bent.

Look for OFC aka oxygen free copper wiring when choosing speaker wire. This will be less likely to catch fire in case of a short. The power going through your wires will dictate what gauge you should buy. For the most part, twelve to sixteen gauge wires are most appropriate. The lower the gauge number, the stronger and thicker it is.

Look to a speaker wiring diagram to understand which gauge of wire you might need. Typically, when the wire is thicker, it is more able to pass on your car stereo’s signal. 12 gauge speaker wires are standard. However, if you plan on installing free air subwoofers in your trunk or back seat or any other audio component for that matter, you will want a lower gauge speaker wire. When you have long wire, it tends to lose some power. However, using a thicker gauge speaker wire will minimize any power loss.

When it comes to speaker wire connections and speaker wire, one of the best brands is Stinger speaker wire. You can purchase Stinger speaker wire in bulk over the internet or via an electronics car audio retailer. Bulk speaker wire also comes in a flat speaker wire format. With the flat wire, you can easily slip it under the carpet and upholstery without detection. Some of the flat speaker wire you buy even has self adhesive on one side to ensure there is no slippage.

There is a variety of speak wire on the market so you can easily find what you need for a particular job. For instance, if you had a Chevy Silverado and speaker wire was needed, you could find it. You could also find speaker wiring for a 1992 Honda Accord. And what if you had a For Aerostar? A speaker wire diagram could be found via the internet or a manual from Ford. Many resources exist for practically any speaker wire project you may have.