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  1. 12-24-2005, 02:06 PM #1
    veganaudio
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    different gauges in system

    Is it OK to have 12 gauge wires in my front channels and 16 gauge in my rear channel?

    Does my receiver suffer because of this?

    Thanks guys!!

    Veganaudio!
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    It should be fine
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    it depends on the length

    Quote Originally Posted by veganaudio
    Is it OK to have 12 gauge wires in my front channels and 16 gauge in my rear channel?

    Does my receiver suffer because of this?

    Thanks guys!!

    Veganaudio!
    If your speaker leads have to be over 25ft then I would stick with 12ga.
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