Something Else I'm Wondering About


I don't know why, but only recently have I noticed, and am now questioning, why the internal wiring of speakers is usually a much smaller gauge than the cables we hook them up with. If a larger gauge wire is "better" for hooking them up to the amp/receiver, etc..., then why not use a similar gauge wire in the very speaker itself? Also, does this mean that we need not use the larger, more expensive gauges if what we are seeking is better/optimal sound? Will a smaller/cheaper gauge wire yield the same results?


Thanks for your feedback.
jcolespeedway

Showing 1 response by roberjerman

Low resistance for the length required is the only property of wire that matters for audio signals of 20hz to 20khz. An exception is the voice coils of dynamic speakers - miles of very fine gauge enameled wire are used!