What speaker wires do you recommend for this system: Can someone recommend some speaker wires, ie (brand and how many gauge).
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12 gauge speaker wire should do the system justice (14 would probably be fine too, really)! I wouldn't go too crazy with brands or anything though. I hear they sell 12 gauge speaker wire of good quality at Lowes for just $0.27/foot. For the sub-woofer however, splurge for the monster cable connect for 30/40 bucks. You bought yourself a great system... you will not believe the unbelievable, precision sound. Best of luck my friend. -Eric
1802527
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
1575776
I have 6 sets a bit closer...I would use 12AWGIt's better to use the thickest wire so you have no drops over long runs...mine sounds amazing.I would recomend getting the sub and place it between the two speakers...it makes a huge diff but not needed.You actually get a full range outside.
1280767
4 gauge is best for power and ground, for your speakers, regular speaker wire. These wires are the same for most amps I've used.
2195417
I read on post that the speaker wire should match the Wattage of the Speakers, specifically 100 - 150 watts per speaker would require 14 gauge wire. The S7100 system states that it's output is 130 watts per channel...would that mean that it's 130 watts per speaker? If so, I think it suggests the use of 14 gauge wire, not 16AWG.
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I don't your "standard" wire. I screw 20AWG to bindind posts, bought at department store, about 10ft long, with speakers about 5ft from amplifier. Be consistent with the polarity. Those speakers are not for audio purists anyway, so any sound degradation is practically unnoticable. 18AWG is also good for home, anything thicker, stiffer and more expensive is a waste of money. Don't worry too much about what they prove with their super-expensive test equipment readings
1732332
Standard speaker wire connections. Very simple. If you go to Infinity's website and look up the model it will probably have photos and or diagrams with all the details.
1390577
I used 14g because I did not run them more than 20 ft from the source. I looked up the recommended wire size in a chart I found by searching the internet for speaker wire recommendations.
553059
I would also recommend using the proper gauge wire for the amplifier and speakers. Thanks
707423
Yes, you will need speaker wires. I hooked up monster cables. These are great speakers!
2137418
No, I am using the stock speaker wire. However, I do plan to replace it soon as it is quite small. It works fine but tends to easily get pulled out of the spring clips on the speaker if tugged slightly. I plan to use a couple of gauges heavier wire.
1719377
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.
2058659
My speakers have the near same 87dB, 8 Ohm, with 16G wire to them with 25 foot of wire so I hooked them together and ran it to one speaker and it sounded just the same. I think 16G wire will be just fine for your situation.
1580379
Speaker wire does not come with the speakers, you have to purchase them separately. You can buy them on Amazon.com, make sure you get the 100 ft wire. The thicker the wire, the better he sound. Thin cheap wire will not, give your Speakers quality sound.
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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.
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I used 16 gage and my system sounds fine. The thicker the wire is, the better. But I think 16 gage is fine for most applications.
1252435
Any speaker wire cable will do, however if you are putting this speaker a long distance from the source(receiver) you should use a thicker gage wire. But some banana plug ends for easy connection to the speakers.