what speaker gauge to get for an apartment ? what is the gauge of the speaker wire that comes with this box ? (i have yet to receive my order) i purchased an 12AWG wire based on some reviews here and was shocked to see the size of the wire. i am going to return it as i think i should be able ot get awawy with something thinner as my max wire length for my apartment room would be less then 25 feet. i am assuming 8 ohm load, so from this website (http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm#wiretable) it seems i can get away with 18AWG ? appreciate any help ! what speaker gauge to get for an apartment ? what is the gauge of the speaker wire that comes with this box ? (i have yet to receive my order) i purchased an 12AWG wire based on some... » Read More what speaker gauge to get for an apartment ? what is the gauge of the speaker wire that comes with this box ? (i have yet to receive my order) i purchased an 12AWG wire based on some reviews here and was shocked to see the size of the wire. i am going to return it as i think i should be able ot get awawy with something thinner as my max wire length for my apartment room would be less then 25 feet. i am assuming 8 ohm load, so from this website (http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm#wiretable) it seems i can get away with 18AWG ? appreciate any help ! « Show Less
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Yes i found the wire that comes with the system just fine. If your setup needs a longer wire, then that may be a reason to invest in a thicker one, otherwise there is too much hype even in AVS forums about the wire.
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I know this is an old post but it might help others to know that the skinny wire that comes with the system works just fine.
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Hi, KenG, The information that came with this indoor extension cord didn't indicate a wire gauge. It does, however, have information that may contain a code for the size of the gauge that perhaps you would recognize. Here is all of the information that is on the cord: 13A, 125V, 1625W, E186244, A432173C3. I hope this helps.
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Does anyone know how to determine the gauge? The higher the number the smaller the wire. For dog fences like these and if you want them to last, 16 to 18 guage. Amazon is doing a bad job not listing the gauge on the posting....
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I used 8 gauge for 6*9. Personally I would go 6 gauge. But not knowing the power of your amp and Speakers I can't say more. Don't buy the cheaper ones. Solid copper not copper coated.
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If you download the manual off of the pioneer website, page 11 will tell you the gauges for all the cabling required. The power wiring gauge is according to max possible length and a recommendation for gauge. I just used 4 gauge for my setup. The speaker wire ranges from 8-16 gauge. I used 16 gauge as part of the wiring kit I bought.
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Im sure that the speaker wires in your walls are of better quality than the ones that are supplied with the unit. usually the ones they send with the unit with what you would call starter wires. i always upgrade my wires with at least 16 gauge name brand wires . Such as monster cable.
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These come with wiring in the box but you can always go bigger gage. The longer the distance from amp to speaker, the heavier gage is needed. I recommend buying wire you can actually see in person. I bought a kit on line and the wire was not as heavy a gage as advertised. Marine grade is supposed to have better weather resistance- a dubious claim for most since the moisture gets in where you splice the connector. I soldered the connection and used heat shrink tubes over the splice to minimize moisture getting into the wire. At the amp end I did the same using a fork type connector to go under the amp screws. I pull the amp in the fall and reinstall every spring.
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The largest wire I would use be 12 gauge. I use 12 gauge on my mains and if I twist and push the wire casing it fits quite snug. I use 14 gauge with all the other speakers and it fits very well. I'm sure 16 and 18 gauge would be good also. If you were to use 10 gauge then you would need to shave some of the wire casing to fit the spade plug. -Stephen L
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Hi, KenG,The information that came with this indoor extension cord didn't indicate a wire gauge. It does, however, have information that may contain a code for the size of the gauge that perhaps you would recognize. Here is all of the information that is on the cord: 13A, 125V, 1625W, E186244, A432173C3. I hope this helps.
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That's a somewhat unusual speaker impedance. Your best bet is to consult the speaker manufacturer for their recommendation. However, you should be fine with 14 AWG for a run of up to 50'. 12 AWG gets rather expensive.
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Hello. We would recommend using a 4 gauge amplifier power cable, and a minimum of 16 gauge speaker wire for the subwoofers. If you are installing the amplifier further than 10 feet from the subwoofer, you will need to use a minimum of 12 gauge speaker wire.
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After more than 50 years of reading about, setting up, and listening to stereo systems, I've concluded that thick, lower gauge wires are unnecessary unless the distance between receiver and speaker is especially long. I'm willing to be convinced otherwise by blind tests, but I'm not aware of any. I use 16 gauge now and that is probably overkill, considering that many of my speaker wire runs are less than 10 feet. Do not buy high end (expensive) wire whatever the gauge.
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I bought exterior speaker wire I'm not sure of the gauge but it is heavier than the wire that can with speakers
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I have 6 sets a bit closer...I would use 12AWGIt's better to use the thickest wire so you have no drops over long runs...mine sounds amazing.I would recomend getting the sub and place it between the two speakers...it makes a huge diff but not needed.You actually get a full range outside.
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Speaker wires are rated in AWg or for short, gauge. The smaller the number the better, however, the more expensive and the thicker the cable. A 16awg is a standard size, but 14awg is better. BEWARE of companies selling a THICK plastic covering (sometimes called jacket or insulation) and passing it off as a certain size.
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You can use 14 or 16 AWG speaker wire. I used 14 AWG plastic coated wire from Monoprice. Copper wire is best. http://www.monoprice.com/Product?seq=1&format=2&p_id=2791&kpid=2791&CAWELAID=1329459423&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=320013720000063196&cadevice=c&gclid=CL7F3MGko8ICFdKEfgodOIkARA
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They don't come with cable and usually speaker that need to be hooked with a receiver won't come with cable. Cables can be found in frys, Home Depot, radioshacks etc. I use 16 gauge speaker cable. If your side small speakers are going to be 20ft away from your receiver then it better goes with 20 gauge. Oh, you may also want some banana connector or gold connector? Easier to disconnect all the cable every time you plan to move around