I'm going to Home depot to get some new speaker wires for my home theater setup.
Is there any advantage in going for 14G wire over 16G, or should I use 16G?
My speakers and receiver is rated 100wX6. Speaker: 100w with 8-ohm impedance.
Anonymous
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I read on Crutchfield I think, that 16 gauge is good for up to 80ft runs.
Anonymous
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on Crutchfield it also says:
If you're wiring your listening room for Dolby Digital home theater -- thicker wire helps your system deliver the explosive effects of digital 5.1-channel surround sound.
I am in need of my first A/V Reciever. I'd like to spend no more than $600 if possible. I've gotten a Sony 60" LCD rear projection (only one bad pixel that I can find on the whole screen, and I can only see that out to about 12") and a set of Sony SS-LA300 speakers (I listened to a lot and, especially for the size, these really sonded good.) I already have a decent Toshiba PS DVD player. Now I need the reciever. There are a lot of postings out there and it's a little overwhelming to sift through it all.
Anonymous
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I finally replaced the home theater wire to 14G. What a difference.
Yesterday I watched Bourne identity once again in DTS mode. I did not have to crank up the volume level to feel the explosive effect this time.
Also the receiver stayed noticeably cooler.
Would definitely recommend using a thicker gauge wire. I also bought some banana clips and speaker clamps, from Radioshack, to attach the wire.