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RE: Is 16 gauge speaker wite ok to use with my Merlin TSMBME

Posted by Duster on July 3, 2020 at 17:06:22:

The hookup wire of the Theil look to be 18 AWG. Not so tiny, but that's not the point. Every bit of wire makes a difference, and rationalizing about the tiny wire of a voice coil (which is essentially a motor) has nothing to do with upstream wiring. Same thing goes for the wire of an inductor which does make a difference based on what gauge is implemented for any given application.

The magnet wire has a lot going for it, and it's why you like the way it sounds, but to say 24 AWG is all you need for a high-performance speaker cable application is something I can't agree with, even if I found good things to say about the way it sounds if I were to try such a small gauge conductor for a high-current application. I never meant to step on your post, and I'm glad you enjoy the 24 AWG wire, Dawnrazor.