Using different gauge wire for biwiring


Hi all, I have a 2 way speaker you can biwire. I was thinking using 12g wire for the tweeter and 10g wire for the mid/woofer, both wires will have same length. Is it better to keep the gauge the same for both? If so, should I use 12 or 10g for both? Thanks.
dracule1

Showing 1 response by hifichic

I've compared using smaller guage cables on top vs. using the same cable for top and bottom. The most phase correct result comes from using the same for the top and bottom.

Inside the speaker, the mfg may use different size wires for balancing the sound but, in the end, the speaker is designed to be hooked up with a single wire speaker cable and sound correct. If you slightly reduce the amount of energy to the top by using a smaller ga cable you are disrupting the balance of the speaker the way it was designed.

Good luck..