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Old 11-14-2003, 04:54 PM   #1
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Default Wiring... shielding speaker wire from power wire

In all the stereo installation threads and guides (including Crutchfield guide), there is mention of keeping the pre-amp RCA cables as far away from the power wire to avoid interference.

Does the same hold true for speaker wire. Do I need to keep my speaker wires away from the power wire?

Right now, my speaker wires run right next to my 4 gauge power line, and I can't perceive any interference or ill effects. I'm about to swap out to a 1/0 gauge wire, and I thought I might rearrange the placement to keep the power away from the speaker wire.

I can see how it could be a bigger issue for the RCA cables, since there is very little voltage and current running through these cables compared to the speaker wires.
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Old 11-14-2003, 05:06 PM   #2
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It is very unlikely you would pick up any interference from your power wire through your speaker wire. Your reasoning is spot on.

I would not worry about it.
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Old 11-14-2003, 05:51 PM   #3
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Simple answer : NO. You're on the right track.
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Old 11-14-2003, 06:53 PM   #4
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Thanks! =)
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