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Feb 25, 2016 | 04:20 PM

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SBates08

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Originally Posted by Gannicus

Just my .02. But 12ga is a little heavy for speaker wire IMO. I've found 16ga to be perfect for our bikes. 8ga power and ground. Ground at the battery. If you are running a BT4180 or BT2180 amp. 12 ga speaker wire is definitely out.

^^^^^That^^^^^
12ga won't fit in the speaker connections on the amp.

Feb 25, 2016 | 04:28 PM

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ILLADELPHFATBOY

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Originally Posted by Gannicus

Gotcha! I will ground to the battery. Rather it be done right the first time...Much appreciated!

Feb 25, 2016 | 08:56 PM

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pdevore

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Thanks for all the info guys.
If my kids ever stop having sport or dance events I may get this system installed that I have had for 8 months

Feb 25, 2016 | 10:26 PM

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Tailwind

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Originally Posted by SBates08

^^^^^That^^^^^
12ga won't fit in the speaker connections on the amp.

What is the biggest gauge that will fit the BT speaker output connection? I heard 14 was the max. Gonna replace the BT wire with some fancy 14 or 16 wire next week. Hoping 14 will fit.

Thanks !!!

T

Feb 25, 2016 | 10:39 PM

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SBates08

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Originally Posted by Tailwind

What is the biggest gauge that will fit the BT speaker output connection? I heard 14 was the max. Gonna replace the BT wire with some fancy 14 or 16 wire next week. Hoping 14 will fit. Thanks !!! T

I was using 14 with my previous setup and it wouldn't fit with the end soldered. Didn't try it without the soldered end. I just used the BT speaker wire. I feel like the 14 would fit but would be real easy to have a wire or two splat off to the side and touch some **** it don't need to touch. Double check that real good and make sure all of the wires are inside the connector.