Good store to buy cheap marine speaker wire???

[SuperMiguel]

Good store to buy good/cheap marine speaker wire???

I need to run 4 speaker, and was recommended to use 14/2 for it.. I calculated about 20 ft per speaker, thats 80ft total. need an 18 gauge 4ft.. Also i need 2 4 gauge (black/Red) wire 20ft each to run from my battery to the amp.. and a 10 gauge for the HU...

14/2 -> 80ft
4 gauge -> 40ft (20 black/20 red)
18 gauge -> ~3 ft
10 -> ~2ft

http://gregsmarinewiresupply.com

I get this prices:

14/2 AWG Coil/Reel Size - 100 Feet $46
4 AWG Tinned Marine Battery Cable 20' with end terminal $35.78x2 = $71.5 (positive and negative)

$117+$10shipping = ~$130

Alot of money just on wiring :S

 

[KD4UPL]

Re: Good store to buy good/cheap marine speaker wire???

Re: Good store to buy good/cheap marine speaker wire???

Any time I need electronics/stereo supplies I try Crutchfield first. I'm fortunate to live near their 2 retail stores but their online inventory is huge.
I'm tempted to tell you that any automotive stereo wire will work in a boat but I know someone else will come in and say otherwise.

 

[delirious]

Re: Good store to buy good/cheap marine speaker wire???

Re: Good store to buy good/cheap marine speaker wire???

I have been a car audio installer for 20+ years, the boat systems i have done back in the begining (with non-marine wire) are still going strong, so i would have to agree with KD4UPL. some of the non-marine equipment (speakers only) has gone for a crap mostly due to UV damage on the cones, but have seen the cones on clarion marine speakers all curled up due to UV

Any time I need electronics/stereo supplies I try Crutchfield first. I'm fortunate to live near their 2 retail stores but their online inventory is huge.
I'm tempted to tell you that any automotive stereo wire will work in a boat but I know someone else will come in and say otherwise.

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: Good store to buy good/cheap marine speaker wire???

Re: Good store to buy good/cheap marine speaker wire???

wow wire is expensive. if you skimp on the wire i wont tell but at least use gold plated 3m terminals for the speakers. it amazing that people buy the best wire then fit a cheap end. everyone need a electrician as a friend when it comes to buying wire.....lol