14 for the back and 12 for the front
Speaker wire gauge
What is the recommended speaker wire gauge? I currently have 16 AWG. This would be for 5.1 set up.
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Is 16 not recommended because of signal loss?14 for the back and 12 for the front
For the 16 it says 48 ft max at 8 ohm. I am running maybe 25 to 30 feet of wire per speaker so won't 16 work?
Thanks for the info.
Yes it will.I am running maybe 25 to 30 feet of wire per speaker so won't 16 work?
Using 12 or 14 won't hurt (in fact I use 12 all around since the Belden in-wall 12 gauge is fairly cheap), but if you already have enough 16 gauge to get your speakers set up, it should work fine for the lengths you need.
Will you be concealing any of it in the wall? If so I'd recommend going a little overkill so you won't have to worry about pulling new wire if you change your mind later. Another reason I went with 12 for my surrounds.
Will you be concealing any of it in the wall? If so I'd recommend going a little overkill so you won't have to worry about pulling new wire if you change your mind later. Another reason I went with 12 for my surrounds.
Actually they are in ceiling speakers. On another note I would like to get banana plugs to make connection easier to avr. I was told not to get the cheap plastic ones with the +/- on them. Which ones are those and which ones do you recommend for 16 gauge wires?Using 12 or 14 won't hurt (in fact I use 12 all around since the Belden in-wall 12 gauge is fairly cheap), but if you already have enough 16 gauge to get your speakers set up, it should work fine for the lengths you need.
Will you be concealing any of it in the wall? If so I'd recommend going a little overkill so you won't have to worry about pulling new wire if you change your mind later. Another reason I went with 12 for my surrounds.
I have used the GLS Audio Safe Connect on 14 gauge with very good results (these appear to be available from Sewell Direct as the 'Deadbolt' for cheaper). Parts Express and Ram Electronics also have good options for around $1-$2 per plug. Just make sure you check the plug specs to see what range of wire size they'll accept.Actually they are in ceiling speakers. On another note I would like to get banana plugs to make connection easier to avr. I was told not to get the cheap plastic ones with the +/- on them. Which ones are those and which ones do you recommend for 16 gauge wires?
How are these:I have used the GLS Audio Safe Connect on 14 gauge with very good results (these appear to be available from Sewell Direct as the 'Deadbolt' for cheaper). Parts Express and Ram Electronics also have good options for around $1-$2 per plug. Just make sure you check the plug specs to see what range of wire size they'll accept.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0097JLQVC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=A1IZYUD9B8EI1C
Those will definitely do what you need. I have made quite a few monoprice purchases with no complaints.
Thank you!Those will definitely do what you need. I have made quite a few monoprice purchases with no complaints.
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