Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - are all power/ground wires one and the same?

SouthArk370Z · 11-22-2013, 05:54 AM

A wire is a wire is a wire. As long as your ohms/foot is low enough and the insulation is tough enough, you'll be OK. From a installer POV, stranded wire is easier to handle but, electrically, it's all the same. The connectors you use and how you install them will make a bigger difference than whether or not you are using "audiophile" wire.

Edit: The "marine" wire you mention usually has very rugged insulation. Not a bad idea for automotive use but a little overkill. The "audiophile" wiring is snake oil - any difference that they might make (extremely little in the best of circumstances) will be drowned out by road noise.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	A wire is a wire is a wire. As long as your ohms/foot is low enough and the insulation is tough enough, you'll be OK. From a installer POV, stranded wire is easier to handle but, electrically, it's all the same. The connectors you use and how you install them will make a bigger difference than whether or not you are using "audiophile" wire. Edit: The "marine" wire you mention usually has very rugged insulation. Not a bad idea for automotive use but a little overkill. The "audiophile" wiring is snake oil - any difference that they might make (extremely little in the best of circumstances) will be drowned out by road noise. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 11-22-2013 at 06:01 AM.