Q. What is a 6 way speaker?
6 Channel Speaker Selector / Switch Box / Control CentreThis 6 way speaker switch box allows you to connect and select between six pairs of 8 Ohm speakers rated at 150 watts maximum per channel. Using this switch box, simply select one pair of speakers or several, you can even have all six pairs of speakers on at once!
Q. What kind of amp do I need for 6 speakers?
Yes, a 4 channel amp can easily power 6 speakers.
Q. Can you use too big of speaker wire?
Speaker wires can definitely be too long. Ideally, the maximum length a speaker wire should be run through is about 50 feet. Anything above 50 feet is considered too long. The length of the run of speaker wires from amplifiers to speakers affects the quality of the sound produced by a system.
Q. How many watts can 16 gauge speaker wire handle?
Simplified speaker wire size chart
| Wire Size | Recommended For |
|---|---|
| 18 Ga. | Car and home speakers up to 25 ft with average power levels (50W RMS and below) |
| 16 Ga. | Longer speaker runs for car & home stereo speakers; Moderate power subwoofers (under 225W) |
Q. What gauge wire do I need for 3000 watt amp?
4 gauge
The entire kit is compatible for 4 gauge installation and can handle up to 3000 watts of power. This wiring kit is the tight bond that glues your entire car audio system together, so invest in quality and choose the Q Power Super Flex 4 Gauge 3000 Watt Amplifier Wiring Kit today.
Q. What is a speaker zone?
A zone of audio is an area where all speakers work together. Each speaker comes on at the same time, plays the same music, and runs at the same volume level. You control all the speakers in a zone together. There’s no limit on the number of speakers a Zone can have.
Q. Can you wire 6 speakers to a 4 channel head unit?
As you want to install 6-speakers to a 4-channel head unit, you must have a 4-channel audio head in your car. There will always be a different case for every person to use this method to wire their speakers because some people might have two speakers in their car, and some might have four.
Q. What kind of speaker wire should I use?
For most cases using home or car speakers (not subwoofers) 18 gauge (18AWG) is fine. 18AWG wire is good for about 50W for 4 ohm (car) speakers and 100W for 8 ohm (home stereo) speakers. For higher power systems or longer lengths, 16 gauge is a great choice.
Q. How big is a roll of speaker wire?
Total wire needed: 8 + 8 + 16 + 20 = 52ft (15.9m) Speaker wire is normally sold in rolls such as 25ft, 50ft, and 100ft, although some retailers offer it by the foot as well. Precut lengths are also available sometimes, too. Those are usually around 6, 12, or 18 ft.
Q. Where to wire 6 speakers in your car?
Most commonly, people try to install the speakers in the doors or the trunk of their car. We will suggest you the best location for your speaker so that you do not have to compromise any of the space in your car, especially the trunk of your car. The best way to wire six speakers in your car is to wire them in the doors and above the trunk.
