I need to extend the speaker wire. What gauge speaker wire should I get or does it matter?
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For what it's worth: https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/30244/p/46871,74232,74609/c/65,66/kw/gauge
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So just for future reference the wires for the speakers on the E2100 model are 22 gauge. I would expect them to be the same on the E3100.
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The comment below is absolutely right I believe its a 14 gauge wire the same size or bigger is the best.
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As electrical resistance is a function of the wire diameter, always try to make the extension at least the same gauge and going a little larger will not hurt anything. The junction is also a point of additional resistance - either solder or some type of crimp connector (if you can do those well) better better than twist and wire nut. Good luck and be sure to keep the polarity of the wires aligned.
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You can use thin speaker wire but you'll need a good bit of it. Or, I found an extension on here. It was hard to find but it's only $9.99. It's 2 meters, about 6 feet. I ordered it on a Thursday and got it the following Wednesday. I recommend taking the time to find the extension because you won't be taking the chance of messing anything up. I'll try to find it again and give you a link. Found the link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008VL2PZS/ref=mw_dp_sim_ss4?pi=SX125
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If the gauge of your speaker wire is between 10 and 24 AWG, it will be fine
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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.
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It doesn't matter as long as you make sure negative is connected to negative and positive is connected to positive. Same copper wire, just different plastic coatings. If it helps to keep everything wiring correctly for you, then use the blue stripe for all of your negative connections. You have made a good buy. Excellent speaker wire!
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its speaker wire. it'll "hold" whatever load you throw at it. I'd seriously go a higher gauge monster speaker cable though just saying. i'm running 2000 watts from this kit and its running fine.
1080644
Just connect your left, center & right from your receiver with speaker wire. 14 gauge worked fine for me.
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Thanks, Daniel. I got 12-gauge speaker wire from monoprice and it works wonders :)
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You only 16-18awg wire for these speakers. No bigger gauge is necessary. One thing I look for is Oxygen free copper wire, I've had great success with that. Here's a link. - Mediabridge 16AWG Speaker Wire (100 Feet) - Spooled Design with Sequential Foot Markings - (Part# SW-16X2-100-CL )
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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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What's up Brandon.... I'd go with 12-16 AWG. The larger the speaker is the larger AWG.
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I would highly recommend getting some better quality speaker wire ( such as 16-14 gauge). The wire that is supplied with system is very cheap zip wire.
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Any regular speaker wire should work, however, something with "banana clips" would be ideal. You could go with these :-)Audioquest 10' Pr Rocket 88 SBW -PK/BFAS Bananas
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Hayes S., That means we recommend using the wires included in the box. You may be able to use the wires depending on the gauge of pre-installed speaker wire and distance, but since there is a special input that connects the wire to the system for easy set-up, the included wires are designed to work with the system. Splicing the wires may work if you want to use your system and the wire gauges are the same, but without knowing more, it's difficult to know if your existing wiring is compatible. --Mr. S
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subs are amplified and size of the RCA patch cable really does not matter.Depending on the length of your speaker cables will determine the size needed. I used 12 guage for myself. save some money and get the wire based on guage... monster cable is not needed, it just has a thicker jacket. Just don't coil up excess wire.
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Depends on how many strings you intend to string together. But 16-18 AWG should do it. I used high quality speaker wire from Home Depot.
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14 gauge for speaker wire is fine. use 4 gauge for your power wire. OFC for all your wires especially power wires - why?cca wire will overheat and burn like the hair on your head, OFC great for current and durability!