The wire that hooks the passive to active speaker is too short. I need it longer. Can I use regular speaker wire?
1471485
I remember it is RCA plug, it would be easier if you use a female to female coupling(around $2 @ RadioShack) then you connect a longer RCA cable and see if it works. I returned my unit after one week because of loud hum when microphone is plugged in.
1471486
I agree, line is too short. I don't see why speaker wire wouldn't work to extend. If you know anything about splicing, you'll be fine
1933712
I just wrapped the speaker wire around the speaker connection on my speakers, and it worked fine (I had the same issue - my amp only had RCA output but my speakers needed regular speaker wire)
118821
The speaker wires are extremely short, as is the case with most compact stereos. I solved the problem by purchasing speaker wire from Amazon. Simple solution to a small inconvenience
1961861
Regular speaker wire works. Its a normal receiver, just smaller. I use this under my vanity in bathroom.
1905948
If you mean the wires for the speakers -- not long enough. I had to splice in extensions for the rear speakers to reach all the way around the room.
291932
you have to cut the wire and splice in as much as you need. you have to buy more speaker wire.
689248
I don't see why not? you will just have to splice the wire to the speakers since it has it's ownconnection. only thing though is if the surround would be able to drive your new speaker?ig: enough power or same impedance or not, you should find out first cause I don't know if that is relevant or not.....hope this helps......
950660
You can put the speaker wire in thru the side OR the back of the banana plug. Make certain to buy the largest gauge wire. I bought 18 ga for small Element speakers and the wires don't stay in the clips. Bummer.
653961
Powered or non powered doesn't matter. The wire is only carrying a communication pulse to your speakers
684966
The speaker wires are about 5 ft. long and are the standard two-wire type that are very easy to connect at both ends. I would say they are the "standard" type.
2029547
First of all, you need to know how far the speakers will be from the amplifier. Then, will the wires be inside your walls? These factors will determine what type and size (thickness) of wire you will need. Longer distances require thicker wire. Wire thickness is called 'gauge'. Bigger numbers, 22 gauge wire, is smaller than 12 gauge wire. Most people can get by with 16 gauge general speaker wire for an average sized room, but audiophiles and wires that need to be concealed behind walls will require wire that is pure copper or wire that has special insulation to protect it. Either way, the only requirement for proper sound reproduction is to make sure the wire you get connects the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of your amplifier to the terminals of your speakers; positive to positive, negative to negative. Most speaker wires have one wire marked so you can connect amps and speakers in phase. Some wires have a colored stripe on the insulation on one wire and some wires are two different colors (one copper-colored, the other silver). Once you choose the wire, strip about 3/4" of insulation off, depress the terminal button (red or black) on the back of the speaker and insert the wire into the hole that is revealed. Releasing the button locks wire in. I know this is a lot of information but it will make sense when you actually do it.
2249559
Nope bare speaker wire works too. Thats how mine is rigged up. Sounds great on a pair of decent bookshelf speakers.
1519096
It depends on how far your speakers are to your receiver I used 12 gauge. Here is a link that might help you: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topic/172172-speaker-wire-what-size/
95033
Hello what is the size of the speaker wire you can recommend that is good to use for this system that could give me the best sound? I will appreciate it very much if you can reply to this question.Thanks...
354214
Press the speaker wire gently into the back of the upright support rods. There is a slot cut into the upright supports for this.
951250
The speakers are wired. I don't know how long the wires are, I'm not using it at the moment. As I recall, however, they're pretty standard.
1121963
I have my speakers separated by about four feet from player. That's the limit of the wires.