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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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What is the best speaker wire to use with component speakers? replacing the stock monsoon system and wiring. Gettin a in-dash dvd head unit ect..
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It's all the same. Get whatever will flow the current load you need.

I like buying from www.knukonceptz.com for my wire and RCAs. The name sounds a little shady, but their stuff is top quality and they have awesome prices.
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The best kind is made from conductive metal (like copper) and has insulation to keep it from shorting out.

As 95bat says, it's basically all the same - just make sure it's stranded (not solid) and get large enough gauge to handle the power you're using.
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The best kind is made from conductive metal (like copper) and has insulation to keep it from shorting out.

As 95bat says, it's basically all the same - just make sure it's stranded (not solid) and get large enough gauge to handle the power you're using.
You idiot! If you knew what you were really doing you'd get the wood wire like the pros use!
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alot of the cheaper wire will oxidize as soon as 6 months
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Make sure you get Oxygen-Free braided copper wire.
That will reduce (or possibly eliminate) the risk of oxidation.
Also, make sure you get the right gauge for the load.
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