Ohmic Audio Labs Knowledge Base

System Design Card

[VISUAL PLACEHOLDER: SystemDesignQuick_Reference.png] Description: Single-page quick reference card: speaker impedance wiring grid, wire gauge selection table, fuse sizing, crossover frequency guide, amplifier power calculation; formatted for printing at 8.5×11"

Wire gauge selection (quick version):

Total System Power    Main Wire    Fuse
Up to 500W            8 AWG        50A ANL
500–1000W             4 AWG        80A ANL  
1000–2000W            2 AWG        125A ANL
2000–3000W            0 AWG        175A ANL
3000W+               00 AWG        200A+ ANL

Subwoofer crossover quick set:

Subwoofer only present:       LPF = 80 Hz
Full-range front speakers:    HPF = 60–80 Hz
Small front speakers:         HPF = 100–120 Hz
Ported enclosure:             Subsonic = Fb – 10 Hz