Bulk Wire

Bulk wire lets us build power, speaker and signal runs to the length your car audio installation needs. It suits installers wiring an amplifier, replacing speaker leads or routing remote turn-on wire through a vehicle.

Size Power Wire for Current and Run Length

Power cable gauge depends on the amplifier's current demand and the full cable run. Longer runs create more voltage drop, so account for the route from the battery to the amplifier. Use the same gauge for the ground return, and protect the positive lead with a fuse near the battery. The Elite Audio 4GA OFC power wire and 8GA CCA power wire illustrate why gauge and conductor material both matter. CCA has higher resistance than OFC, so do not assume equal gauges perform alike.

Match Wire to Its Audio Job

Speaker wire carries an amplifier's output to the speakers. Gauge choice depends on speaker load and wire length; longer runs and lower impedance call for attention to resistance. The Elite Audio 16GA OFC speaker wire suits runs where its gauge and length work for the system. For multiple speaker connections in one route, the 9-conductor speed wire groups conductors into a single cable. Remote turn-on wire carries a low-current signal from the radio to the amplifier. The Elite Audio 18GA remote wire is made for that job, not amplifier power.

Plan the Route and Terminations

• Measure the route: Include bends, service loops and enough extra length for clean terminations.
• Protect the cable: Use grommets at metal pass-throughs and keep power wire clear of heat and moving parts.
• Match the material: Compare conductor type, gauge and insulation for the cable's intended use.
• Plan the roll: Check that the roll length covers every run, including ground and speaker leads.

For dedicated amplifier feeds, shop bulk power wire. For speaker runs, see bulk speaker wire, or find remote and other cable in bulk wire - other.