Wil the Adapter work with 16 gauge speaker wires?
2030954
Yes , 16 gauge is fine. The spec's state it is good for 14 guage (which is larger wire) as well.
2030955
Unfortunately I don't know what size the wire I used is. It came with the house but is was a tight fit. Other reviews I read said no to 16 gauge wire. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
2030956
As someone else answered, 16G wire is smaller than 14G wire. The 16G wire is what this harness was designed for, the 14G is pushing it. Unless you have runs of wire that exceed 60-80', then you are wasting money on 14G wire. 16G is the preferred thickness for runs of speaker wire that are less than 60-80'.
1080644
Just connect your left, center & right from your receiver with speaker wire. 14 gauge worked fine for me.
322059
I also purchased this, one of the items frequently purchased with the speakers: http://www.amazon.com/RCA-AH16100SR-16-Gauge-Speaker-Wire/dp/B0029HHIDY/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y
1064235
14 gage wire is better than 16. What you worry about most is the distance each speaker wire covers. I think I read 75 feet is the recommended threshold.I used 14 throughout, the connections on the speakers is not easy with 14 but with care it can be done.
274096
Yes, this cord has 2 connectors. For 16 gauge wire, the cord is very flexible.
1597012
I had to use 16 gauge because I had to feed four sets of wire through a very narrow space....speakers sound great. If you can use thicker, you should.
1301734
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
1064236
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.
1711628
Yes it'll work just fine. 16/2 is a little light for transferring 12 v , it will work
376201
If the gauge of your speaker wire is between 10 and 24 AWG, it will be fine
529506
No it want be a problem at all I too have use speaker wire that's not the same length and it works flawlessly.
1594125
I've read that 16g is recommended for in-wall wiring, and 18g for shorter distances. I've used 14g before and found the thickness of the bare wire troublesome with some connections. But if you're driving powerful speakers over a long distance, 14g might be better. My house is wired with 12g, so I can't imagine that being necessary for speakers.
701651
Banana plugs are not absolutely necessary. You can just do the bare wire install. As for performance, I doubt you will be able to tell the difference. What matters most here is the type of rating of the speaker wire that you use. I used the 16-gauge variety and my system sounds great. I originally ran out of the 16-gauge speaker wire and bought some cheap thin one at walmart only to find out that there was hardly any sound coming out of one of my satellite speakers. Good luck with your system.
653655
No. If you're technically inclined and willing to take a risk, you could try splicing additional wire into the existing speaker wires, but the wires are very thin (high AWG, I believe around 28 AWG) so be careful.
1594457
I used it with 14 gauge wire. I don't know if they would work with thicker wire or not but you could certainly use them with either 14 or 16 awg.
1365186
Honestly not entirely sure, I run with my hd 16g. Works well, and came with an assortment of adapters. Although be weary, the speakers do not come with it.
323085
I believe it is 16 gauge. Monster is too shady to put it on the product label. Do yourself a favor and go to Monoprice and get some 12 gauge at a much cheaper price. When I bought my new home I wired the house with 12 gauge speaker wire and Cat6 from Monoprice; their stuff is great!