Using Audiopipe 12 AWG Car Audio Power and Speaker Wire
Whether you're an audiophile setting up new subwoofers to rock the block or a music lover installing tweeters in the nooks and crannies of your car, 12 AWG speaker wire might be exactly what your setup calls for. Audiopipe makes a variety of different styles of copper 12 AWG speaker wire, and they are all designed to carry as much sound and power as possible. If you need this type of wire for your car, take a look through the options in this collection.
What colors of Audiopipe speaker wire are offered?Having different colors of speaker wire on hand can help you differentiate between different leads and gauges when you're setting up a complicated speaker system in your garage. Audiopipe makes 12 AWG speaker wire in various different colors such as:
- Black
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
- Green
- Orange
The first step is to make sure that your setup calls for 12 gauge wire. In most cases, the instruction manual for your speakers will specify which type of wire is needed. However, you can also use a simple trick to find out which type of wire will fit your needs. Hold up a pair of wire strippers to the terminal on your speaker. Line up the stripper section that says "12 AWG" with the terminal, and if the hole on the stripper is the same size as the terminal, 12 gauge speaker wire is what you need.
How do you connect Audiopipe wire to a speaker?To connect 12 gauge wire to your car audio device, you'll need to follow a few steps:
- Step 1: Cut a length of wire that is long enough to extend from the speaker to its power source. Strip about 1/4 inch of insulation from each end of the wire.
- Step 2: Insert the wire into the terminal that will connect to the speaker. Use a crimping tool to secure the terminal in place.
- Step 3: Connect the terminal to the speaker.
After your speaker is wired up, follow these steps to make sure it's working properly:
- Step 1: Insert the other end of the wire into the terminal that will connect to the power source and then crimp the terminal to secure it into place.
- Step 2: Connect the terminal to the power source and then turn on your stereo.
- Step 3: Run an audio signal through the stereo and put your ear to the speaker. If you can hear audio, the speaker wire is in working order.