what gauge speaker wire is recommended
1038734
It really depends on how much wire you need.in addition to the wattage being produced by your amp.
1038735
Depends on the length of run. Twelve gage multi strand wire is good for up to 100 feet.
1038736
I recommend 16 gauge, but if all you have is 18, that is OK. Don't use 20, and 14 is more than you need unless you're making a long run (more than two rooms).
965296
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.
2195415
12 gauge too large and too expensive. Unless your speakers will be placed > than 50 ft from setup then 16 gauge is the way to go.
1834409
I used standard 16 gauge which ran about 25 ft per speaker. They are rears. If you really want to go all out, try Monster Cable.
1575778
At over 35' use 14AWG. 60'-100' use 12AWG. 100' plus use 10AWG (8ohms impedance). Wire designed for use as speakers will typically have better copper, be oxygen free and finer stranded. This will give you MUCH better sound. Personally, I would use 12AWG DB speaker wire. Low frequencies will do better with less resistance and a heavier gauge will reduce magnetic fielding. At greater distances you may consider a 70 volt amp and speakers.
882239
First if you haven't bought 8awg speaker wire I would recommend not buying it, (http://www.audioholics.com/audio-video-cables/speaker-cable-gauge) for these reasons and the simple cost/difficulty finding compatible parts; secondly if you did buy 8 awg speaker wire because you've spent the equivalent of a new car on your speakers and receiver and wish to continue the trend I'd do some research and find a brad that is acutally designed for use with 8 awg, (http://www.avsforum.com/forum/28-tweaks-do-yourself/290438-where-buy-banana-plugs-accept-10-gauge-speaker-wire.html) 10 awg seemed to be the largest most audiophiles were going and they had to do alot of work just to get the connections to fit into banana plugs; Thirdly unless your speakers are more than 50' from your receiver and your running a 4 Ohm load 10 awg should fit the bill quite nicely and save you headaches and money.
38320
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
1252433
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.
2219115
What's up Brandon.... I'd go with 12-16 AWG. The larger the speaker is the larger AWG.
909108
Each speaker only needs 2 wires. 16 gauge wire is perfect for these speakers. These speakers sound very good.
1799130
I would recommend 4 gauge for the power wire just in case you decide to change your amplifier you will not have to go back and run over the wires. However this is not a very powerful amplifier and I strongly suggest putting the extra money and buying a better amplifier. What are the 12" subs are you going to use?
599229
12 Guage wire is plenty. I used 12 Guage for my in wall runs. I purchased my speakers along with two spools of the speaker wire below from Amazon. Cable Matters 12 AWG In-Wall Rated (CL2) Oxygen-Free Bare Copper Speaker Cable 100 Feet
1451842
Thanks, Daniel. I got 12-gauge speaker wire from monoprice and it works wonders :)
1895924
It can, but because of the resistance of this gauge wire for audio connectons to avoid volume drop, recommend regular speaker wire, which is of a considerably smaller thickness ( 24-18 gauge ? )
965297
Depends on what ohm and watt your speakers are. But normally I run a 14 or 12 gauge.should be more than enough for your home theatre. Unless ur putting out more power
1731503
Sure , nothing special about this wire. It is just the correct gauge for all of the accessories and connectors. You could use this wire for speakers but you cannot use speaker wire for the leds because speaker wire is stranded while this is solid wire.
1901198
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.