Tower Speaker Wire Gauge help

[bbrett]

I'm installing 4 JBL 8" tower speakers with the RGB. I'm running the 4 speakers to a high power JBL 4-Channel AMP (independently wired) What size speaker cable is everyone running? I see lots of companies make the 16AWG w/ RGB combo wire. Wetsounds Wetwire with RGB is the only company I've seen with 12AWG w/RGB combo and it's over 4 times the price. 

[MLA]

11 hours ago, bbrett said:

'm running the 4 speakers to a high power JBL 4-Channel AMP

Whats the real world RMS to each pod, thats what matters. Also, a 2 chnl amp will make your wiring MUCH simpler, and could actually net you more wattage per pod. 

[bbrett]

11 hours ago, MLA said:

Whats the real world RMS to each pod, thats what matters. Also, a 2 chnl amp will make your wiring MUCH simpler, and could actually net you more wattage per pod. 

Here' the speakers I have  -  JBL Tower X Marine MT8HLB

Power Handling150Wrms, 450W peak

Sensitivity (@ 2.83V)92dB

Frequency Response40Hz – 20kHz

Voice Coil Diameter1.5in. (38.5mm)

Impedance4ohms

Adjustable bar diameter from 1.75in - 3in. (44.5mm - 76.2mm)Yes

 

Here's the AMP I have already as well - JBL Stadium 4

High-performance, full-range, 4-channel Class D car audio amplifierYes

Max Power1500W Peak

Power Output, 4Ω100Wrms x 4, <0.1% THD+N

Power Output, 2Ω120Wrms x 4, <0.1% THD+N

Power Output, 4Ω Bridged240Wrms x 2, <0.3% THD+N

Signal-to-Noise Ratio>=80dB (ref 1 W output @ 4Ω)

High Efficiency, Low Distortion Class D DesignYes

 

 

[MLA]

With a 100W x 4, you could do 16ga 2 conductor per pod, if you wanted to stuff that much cabling up the tower, or a 14ga 2-conductor per pair. 

[bbrett]

8 hours ago, MLA said:

With a 100W x 4, you could do 16ga 2 conductor per pod, if you wanted to stuff that much cabling up the tower, or a 14ga 2-conductor per pair. 

I got an accommodation deal on on Harmon/JBL stuff through my work so that's why I went that route. I also have the stadium 5 (5 Channel) with Infinity Interior Speakers and 10" Infinity Marine Sub. Do you think with that wake tower config with the mentioned amp should sound good based off of those specs? 

[MLA]

I cant say they will sound bad, but a 100W rms is 6.5" coaxial tower speaker wattage. If you wanted to drive them to their potential, id do dual 4 chnl amps, each bridged onto 2 chnl mode. Thats 225W rms for each pod. Thats just getting an 8" HLCD warmed up.