...and yet another speaker wire ?

ToddB

I've done some searches on this board and want to get some quality cables to go with my B&K 507 and LSi's (15, FX, C), but also don't want to break the bank. The Signal's have caught my eye and think I'll do the double run bi-wire on the front and center. Does that seem like a good match with my equipment? Other suggestions are welcome.

Also, what would you recommend for the surrounds? I'm looking at 40' to 50' runs. Am I overkilling it to go with Signal's single run bi-wires?

If I'm going in the wall and through the attic for the surrounds, is it safe to use the Signal's or do I really need to go with "in-wall" rated wires. If so, thoughts on what to use.

Any suggetions you give regarding other types of wires, if possible, please provide the most economically source for purchasing them.

Thanks.
Todd

steveinaz

From the way I understand it, the only thing that makes a cable "in the wall" compatible is the thick shealth--my guess is it minimizes the possibility of damaging your cable when pulling through the wall. I would think that if you're careful, any good speaker cable could be used 'in-wall."

dorokusai

I have to 25' runs of Signal Cable Double Run, for surround duty, they are the nicest cables my inside of my rafters has ever seen

Those would be fine, and a great choice. I like the runs on my speaker cable to be separate, its just personal.

They are not officially UL listed for in-wall use...but then again this applies for inspection purposes, electrical code and fire code. This is specific purpose wire, not electrical wire, as listed by NEC, so it falls in a gray area that will vary from state to state. You will have to make a judgement call, I wouldn't worry about it personally.