which gauge speaker wire would work best with this setup? also wanting to do a 7.2 setup....anyone know where i can get just the sub to add to the se
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a 16 gauge wire is your best bet (just use the one provided in the suggested stuff) , as for your 7.1 set up, you'll need a 7.1 channel receiver and 2 extra speakers
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16 gauge is fine. EBay has an entire unit for $100. Cheap for an extra sub.
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They can handle a lot pf power so an extra heavy gauge wire would work. The same rules apply as with any other speaker, really. Use the highest gauge wire within reason, don't use solid wire (use stranded). I would terminate the wires with a ring or fork terminals (preferably insulated with shrink-wrap) to have a nice way to connect to the terminals on the speakers. You can purchase name-brand cables if you wish, but that's a personal choice.
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you can use any gauge. I used 12, he only thing is it doesn't fit in a groove the speakers have in the back, but you still can't see the cable from the front.
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I use a single cable between the receiver subwoofer connection and the Line Level In LFE subwoofer connection. Works great for my setup. You can always buy another cable if this does not work for you.
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We went with a 4 Gauge wire kit like this: Rockford RFK4X 4 AWG Complete Amplifier Install Kit . We also added a 1.0 Farad Capacitor which is probably considered old school by today's installation practices, but it works and the punch from the Sub does not cause dimming of the lights and doesn't get hot. It was a great match up and now for over 6 months has performed very well. We also used a 600 Watt Sony Mono Amplifier as it match the spec's for the sub. Mind you, we don't push the sub hard like others may do... This sub and enclosure combo isn't made to do that, but it does give a pretty decent punch when demanded by the music being played. If you want a lot of punch then consider a different sub enclosure We went with a 4 Gauge wire kit like this: Rockford RFK4X 4 AWG Complete Amplifier Install Kit . We also added a 1.0 Farad Capacitor which is probably considered old school by today's installation practices, but it works and the punch from the Sub does not cause dimming of the lights and doesn't get hot. It was a great match up and now for over 6 months has performed very well. We also used a 600 Watt Sony Mono Amplifier as it match the spec's for the sub. Mind you, we don't push the sub hard like others may do... This sub and... » Read More We went with a 4 Gauge wire kit like this: Rockford RFK4X 4 AWG Complete Amplifier Install Kit . We also added a 1.0 Farad Capacitor which is probably considered old school by today's installation practices, but it works and the punch from the Sub does not cause dimming of the lights and doesn't get hot. It was a great match up and now for over 6 months has performed very well. We also used a 600 Watt Sony Mono Amplifier as it match the spec's for the sub. Mind you, we don't push the sub hard like others may do... This sub and enclosure combo isn't made to do that, but it does give a pretty decent punch when demanded by the music being played. If you want a lot of punch then consider a different sub enclosure « Show Less
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J.D.; do not buy expensive cables as there is no better sound quality from them. Buy 14 or less gauge cable from Radio Shack or other electronics stores. Including a link from Definitive Technology with additional information. you'll be very pleased with your speakers, specially the sweet bass they deliver. http://www.definitivetech.com/education/faqs
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Speaker wire is not included. I used Monster XPMS 50 speaker wire (50 feet). 16 AWG. Sweeeet! Cut it to the desired length and stripped back about an inch of wire to connect both ways. Is it live or is it Monster? What? I can't hear you!
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I just used RCA 16 gauge speaker wire I got at Menards. Its heavy enough unless you have a long distance between the speakers and amp.
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Using the Energy ESW-8HG 8" 200 watt Take Classic subwoofer - just because I like to pair things if I can, sounds very good overall.Enjoy
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I like 16awg speaker wire.it match my home theater installation,i like the big gauge.talk to the guys that do this for a living,they say all three are good.
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Hey Slater, I pretty much have the same setup you just described, got the Son STRDG 720 last week and just purchased these speakers today. Which speakers do you think would be a good purchase to convert this system into 7.1? I have two large polk bookshelves at home although they are a bit old, what do you think?
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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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same here got mine from CL. not a bad sub if you lay it on its side and plug the port (don't care for ported down fireing subs seal it and lay it on its side sna it will sound better!)
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You want to buy the lowest-gauge wire that is pure copper (or at least majority)...this will ensure the best sound for these. Make sure to bi-amp these the rear terminals and your receiver, as long as Your receiver has the capability. That also increases the full usage of these beasts of speakers. 10 - 18 awg gauge wire is your range, with 10 being the best as long as you get quality...read the reviews, there is some bad wire out there that claims to be 10 - 12 gauge but is not. And to be clear, these will not directly plug into your iPad. You must use your receiver for both
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Yes, 4 gauge will work. I sell these amps and install them, nice amp. your speaker wire should be no less than 12 gauge...
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Hey Greg!!Stopping By..My Personal Opinion on this topic would be..Bridging 2 12in sub's would be great..I had one 15in Audiopipe Bridge on Channel 3&4 .It was Fine...Never clipped out... 1&2 There was to selenium D250xHorns...So Give it a Shot!!!Hopes this review Helps!!!
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I running a 700 watt Arc audio amp into a sealed enclosure of 1.5 SQF And it sounds great. Has as much SLP as my old Alpine R12 ported, maybe even more? Now I am thinking about getting the NS V3 12' 2500 watt Sundown sub! After enjoying the SA 12 I need to hear the V3 and maybe scare some old people while I'm at it! Lol