Run Bose 12-gauge wire or use installed 16-gauge wire?
I'm new here to this forum and did some research but could not find any postings that addresses my concern. My wife and I moved into our newly built home that was installed with standard 16-gauge audio cable (similar to what you would find at RadioShack or Home Depot). I then bought the Bose Accoustimass 6 and Denon 768s AMP. I then realized that the original Bose speaker wires are actually 12-gauge.
My wife and I never blast the speakers - we just like to have a good sound to fill the room. We could yank out the 16-gauge wires but doing so would be a pain in the attic during the summer Texas months. I bought some RCA-type connectors to attach the wires to the woofer, but my questions are as follows:
1. Given that we don't blast our system on high, are we okay with using the 16-gauge wire?
2. Are there any potential fire hazard situations with using wire that is smaller than the OEM's?
If I MUST run the Bose OEM wires, I will, but I would prefer to avoid that if possible.
Thanks,
-Saxo