Can 12 gauge speaker wire handle 1000 watts?
Can 12 gauge speaker wire handle 1000 watts? The speaker wires. If your sub system is going to put out more than 1,000 watts RMS, you can use 12-gauge speaker wire. But 16-gauge speaker wire works well for most installations. Take a hint and order twice as much as you think you need. How many amps can 12 gauge speaker handle? Wire GaugeCurrent FlowMax Total Amp Power Class D (75% eff)11 awg26 amps269 watts12 awg21 amps213 watts13 awg16 amps169 watts14 awg13 amps134 watts Can I mix 12 gauge and 14 gauge wire? It's perfectly safe to use it. Don't worry...