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Newbie question about surround sound speaker cables
I am having a house built and I finally get a room to setup an audio
system in. The surround sound wiring in the house is standard 16 gauge OFC wire and I need to find out if this is acceptable or should I upgrade. I am just beginning home audio but have always been a car audio nut running Dynaudio's and high current amplifiers and 12 gauge Monster wire throughout. I am buying a Denon AVR 3803 receiver and B&W 704's and 705's for front and rear stage. I would think that I need larger gauge wire like 14 or 12 and also upgrade to a better grade of wire like the twisted wire from Straight Wire, any input will be greatly appreciated. Mike Francis |
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Newbie question about surround sound speaker cables
The experts here believe "wire is wire", but if you want some store
terminated wire there are a number of fairly inexpensive brands like Tributary and Audioquest(F-4) that perform well. Interconnects under $100.00 each and speaker cables under $200/pair was the last suggestion I read. The engineers like 16 guage copper from Home Depot. Mike Francis wrote: I am having a house built and I finally get a room to setup an audio system in. The surround sound wiring in the house is standard 16 gauge OFC wire and I need to find out if this is acceptable or should I upgrade. I am just beginning home audio but have always been a car audio nut running Dynaudio's and high current amplifiers and 12 gauge Monster wire throughout. I am buying a Denon AVR 3803 receiver and B&W 704's and 705's for front and rear stage. I would think that I need larger gauge wire like 14 or 12 and also upgrade to a better grade of wire like the twisted wire from Straight Wire, any input will be greatly appreciated. Mike Francis |
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Newbie question about surround sound speaker cables
Philip Meech wrote:
The experts here believe "wire is wire", but if you want some store terminated wire there are a number of fairly inexpensive brands like Tributary and Audioquest(F-4) that perform well. Interconnects under $100.00 each and speaker cables under $200/pair was the last suggestion I read. The engineers like 16 guage copper from Home Depot. Don't forget that a lot of what is sold as "speaker cable," both high- and low-end, can't be run inside walls in many jurisdictions. On the other hand, 16AWG that is allowed for in-wall is just as good as any other 16AWG. And 12AWG is better, especially for the longish runs necessary for multichannel installations. bob Mike Francis wrote: I am having a house built and I finally get a room to setup an audio system in. The surround sound wiring in the house is standard 16 gauge OFC wire and I need to find out if this is acceptable or should I upgrade. I am just beginning home audio but have always been a car audio nut running Dynaudio's and high current amplifiers and 12 gauge Monster wire throughout. I am buying a Denon AVR 3803 receiver and B&W 704's and 705's for front and rear stage. I would think that I need larger gauge wire like 14 or 12 and also upgrade to a better grade of wire like the twisted wire from Straight Wire, any input will be greatly appreciated. Mike Francis __________________________________________________ _______________ Learn to simplify your finances and your life in Streamline Your Life from MSN Money. http://special.msn.com/money/0405streamline.armx |
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Newbie question about surround sound speaker cables
"Mike Francis" wrote in message
... I am having a house built and I finally get a room to setup an audio system in. The surround sound wiring in the house is standard 16 gauge OFC wire and I need to find out if this is acceptable or should I upgrade. I am just beginning home audio but have always been a car audio nut running Dynaudio's and high current amplifiers and 12 gauge Monster wire throughout. I am buying a Denon AVR 3803 receiver and B&W 704's and 705's for front and rear stage. I would think that I need larger gauge wire like 14 or 12 and also upgrade to a better grade of wire like the twisted wire from Straight Wire, any input will be greatly appreciated. Mike Francis I'd recommend 12 gauge--it's not much more expensive than 16 gauge. The 'better grade' isn't necessary. This link is the best I've found addressing the marketing evolution of wire/cable: http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm (the gauge/length matrix may be helpful, too!) |
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Newbie question about surround sound speaker cables
Philip Meech wrote:
The experts here believe "wire is wire", but if you want some store terminated wire there are a number of fairly inexpensive brands like Tributary and Audioquest(F-4) that perform well. Interconnects under $100.00 each and speaker cables under $200/pair was the last suggestion I read. The engineers like 16 guage copper from Home Depot. Well, this engineer likes 12-gauge copper wires for speaker cables, whether from Home Depot, Lowes, Monster or Radio Shack. They all sound the same, so buy whichever you like. For interconnects, Radio Shack probably has the best selection at reasonable prices. Mike Francis wrote: I am having a house built and I finally get a room to setup an audio system in. The surround sound wiring in the house is standard 16 gauge OFC wire and I need to find out if this is acceptable or should I upgrade. I am just beginning home audio but have always been a car audio nut running Dynaudio's and high current amplifiers and 12 gauge Monster wire throughout. I am buying a Denon AVR 3803 receiver and B&W 704's and 705's for front and rear stage. I would think that I need larger gauge wire like 14 or 12 and also upgrade to a better grade of wire like the twisted wire from Straight Wire, any input will be greatly appreciated. Mike Francis |
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