14g Good Enough?

[shubox56]

I'm assuming that 14g copper speaker wire is good enough for short runs less than 20'? Bookshelf speakers.

Regarding Sub: Does cable quality seriously effect Sub output? I have an 8' RCA sub cable, but not sure of the brand. Likely a lesser expensive Best Buy product.

Thanks, Ken

 

[ryanosaur]

you will be fine.

 

[slipperybidness]

I'm assuming that 14g copper speaker wire is good enough for short runs less than 20'? Bookshelf speakers.

Regarding Sub: Does cable quality seriously effect Sub output? I have an 8' RCA sub cable, but not sure of the brand. Likely a lesser expensive Best Buy product.

Thanks, Ken

Speaker Wire

 

[Speedskater]

The only difference between 12AWG and 14AWG is peace of mind for the audiophile, the loudspeakers won't know the difference.
Long RCA interconnects to powered sub-woofers (or any other destination) should have a heavy braided shield. Long is this case being well over 15 feet.

 

[tonyspizza]

I'm assuming that 14g copper speaker wire is good enough for short runs less than 20'? Bookshelf speakers.

Regarding Sub: Does cable quality seriously effect Sub output? I have an 8' RCA sub cable, but not sure of the brand. Likely a lesser expensive Best Buy product.

Thanks, Ken

14g is good for a 2 ohm load, up to 20' and 4 ohm load up to 40'.

20' and 40' are MAX lengths. Make sure your measurements are accurate if you are nearing those max values.