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Re: which size of OFC loudspeaker cable should I use?



"Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

> > My local cable supplier is offering OFC
> > loudspeaker cable, in a choice of sizes
> > - 1.5, 2.5, 4 or 6mm2...
>
> You can use ordinary (read: inexpensive), 16-gauge stranded cable

I think we have a mismatch of measurement schemes here.  The poster's
obviously from a metric-based country.  He can find the equivalent wire
gauge conversion information here:

http://www.simetric.co.uk/siwire_elect.htm

which says that 16 AWG is equivalent to 1.5mm2 and 10 AWG = 6mm2.

--
Bobby G.




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