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So I'm going to be leaving to get a subwoofer for my car in a few hours, and I've been doing some research on the products to make sure the good guys down at audioexpress don't try to screw me over. But I still have a few questions I'm sure some of you know.

I'm assuming the higher the gauge of wire, the better, right?

Also, the lower the resistance, the better, right?

And if I have one sub too powerful for one amp, but the next amp up is overkill, I can get a relatively low power dual channel and wire both channels into the sub? Or does that only work for dual coil subs?

Also please share any other bits of information that I should know. Thank you all.

Sorry, but I can't help you there, don't know much about that stuff.

Sorry, but I can't help you there, don't know much about that stuff.
seems like no one else does either

I got your back here.


Always get a bigger amp than you need. You can always keep the gain down, and when you want a bigger speaker, you'll have the power available for it.
You CANNOT run two channels into one speaker, unless it's dual coil. However, even then, I don't recommend it.
The lower the gauge number, the thicker the wire, and the better it will transfer power. Especially important with power wire and ground wire.
Make sure you get good speaker wire. You'd be surprised the difference
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use a crossover. I don't care what people say, it gives you louder, better sounding bass!
If you want REALLY loud bass, I'd recommend 15's. 18's don't hit enough of the higher bass, and suck alot of power. 12's won't hit the ground shaking low bass!g




More to come if you need it!

Bump, incase ya didn't see it. ;)


PS, Rockford Phosgate makes some nice mid-priced pruducts. They take alot of power, and make some nice smooth bass. They hold up well too.