JBL AWC Installation Reference Guide
Technical Support Guide
Written by Peter Stauber
Updated at February 10th, 2026
Table of Contents
Brand:
- JBL
Models:
- AWC Compact & AW Series Products
Overview:
A few reminders before installing your AWC speakers.
Power and Load
- Remember to adequately match and provide power for your total Installed Speaker Load.
- In Low Impedance (Ω's) make sure to provide the required Program Power. (Half of Peak Power)
- In High impedance (70V) make sure to preserve 20% or more of the total Load for Headroom.
Cable and distance
Using the table below, (or your preferred one) select the proper gauge of wire based on total length of wire connected per amp channel.

