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Title: Bartop Speaker Wire - Gauge?
Post by: newoski on November 03, 2014, 10:42:54 am

Hi Guys,

Pulled the trigger on this bartop speaker kit, however, it doesn't come with speaker wire.

What gauge/wire should I use with this?

http://www.ultracabs.co.uk/stereo-sound-speaker-amplifier--2-x-grills-132-p.asp (http://www.ultracabs.co.uk/stereo-sound-speaker-amplifier--2-x-grills-132-p.asp)

Thanks so much!

Title: Re: Bartop Speaker Wire - Gauge?
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on November 03, 2014, 10:51:23 am

I would keep it simple and use the same wires that are used on the joysticks and buttons.  (18 - 22 gauge).  Stranded doorbell wire (20 gauge) works great for this and is pretty cheap at your local hardware store.

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Title: Re: Bartop Speaker Wire - Gauge?
Post by: newoski on November 03, 2014, 11:02:33 am

Thanks!!

Title: Re: Bartop Speaker Wire - Gauge?
Post by: DaOld Man on November 03, 2014, 08:57:33 pm

If you have Radio Shack in your area, they have speaker wire, but RS tends to be a bit pricey on their stuff.
As delusional29 said, it don't have to be big wire, small gauge will work.

Title: Re: Bartop Speaker Wire - Gauge?
Post by: JDFan on November 03, 2014, 09:07:42 pm

Lowes carries a decent 18G 2 wire speaker wire for $0.35 a foot - http://www.lowes.com/pd_70097-295-55797701_0__?productId=4294347&Ntt=speaker+wire&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dspeaker%2Bwire&facetInfo= (http://www.lowes.com/pd_70097-295-55797701_0__?productId=4294347&Ntt=speaker+wire&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dspeaker%2Bwire&facetInfo=)

Title: Re: Bartop Speaker Wire - Gauge?
Post by: newoski on November 03, 2014, 09:12:56 pm

JDFan, that is fantastic! My piggy bank and I both thank you

Title: Re: Bartop Speaker Wire - Gauge?
Post by: RandyT on November 04, 2014, 03:53:24 pm

Another place to look is a local overstock, or "dollar" store.  They often have 25 ft lengths of 2-conductor, 18-20ga speaker wire.  If they have it in your area, it's tough to beat the price.

Title: Re: Bartop Speaker Wire - Gauge?
Post by: newoski on November 05, 2014, 06:47:58 pm

Thanks everyone!

I have one out of 2 speakers wired so far. Just tested it with a YouTube video of Super Mario Bros and I have a stupid grin on my face.

As someone who didn't grow up playing arcades -- born in the early 80s -- this has been one of the most fulfilling and educational experiences of my life. Thanks for all the help!