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What is the difference in speaker wire gauges?

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Heavier wires do not necessarily mean better sound.

Typically, 18 or 16 guage wire is sufficient for home audio systems. If you are going to be running extremely long distances, say 100 feet or more, then increase the gauge size to like 14 or 12 to keep from losing too much audio signal.

In a car, 18 guage wire should be quite sufficient.

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