gadgtfreek Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Since I am re-doing a lot of stuff, I'd like to get some of the 10 white or 12 white from BJC with the welded bananas on both ends. I really like these things and they are durable. All of the runs I am buying for are 9 feet or less from speaker to 200w amp. From my reading it seems 12 AWG is plenty. Just wanted to see if I was missing something before I ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 15, 2015 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2015 Yup, 12 will work fine. Higher gauge wire is typically recommended for Longer runs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgtfreek Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Thanks, not much $$$ difference from BJC, just wanted to make sure I wasn't having a brain fart since it'll be around $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted April 15, 2015 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2015 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean5340 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I ran 80' of 14 gauge for some outdoor speakers with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgtfreek Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Nice chart, so event at 30 feet and 20 ohms, 12 AWG passes. I think I'll will go with their 12. More bendable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronH Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have the 12 white. Good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxr dad Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 If you dont get the welded banana plugs, I bought these from Amazon and they have been the best ones I have ever used. They stay put, are very tight and with me being color blind, I can easily see which is positive/negative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgtfreek Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Nice. My white 12 now is long on every speaker, so instead of ordering all new I will trim it down. One end is ultrasonically welded, and I ordered some similar plugs already to go on the other end. Up until now Ive had the bare end attached to the speakers and the welded end on the amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 If you dont get the welded banana plugs, I bought these from Amazon and they have been the best ones I have ever used. They stay put, are very tight and with me being color blind, I can easily see which is positive/negative. Those are called BFA (British Federation of Audio) bananas. I prefer them over regular banana plugs because the contact surface is larger, and they can be adjusted to be a bit tighter or looser. There's a number of companies making and selling BFA bananas, in a range of quality and price levels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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