Help with speaker wire

capsking
capsking Posts: 8
edited April 2013 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I am setting up a new system in my basement. New TV, receiver, and 7.1 surround sound with Polk speakers. I am planning on using Polk in-wall/ceiling speakers for the rear and mid-rear speakers. I found a deal on Amazon for this Monster Cable CI Pro 14-2/500 14-Gauge 2-Conductor In-Wall Speaker Cable - 500-Foot Spool. Is this a good speaker wire for setting up the system? Also, can I put the speakers that are meant for in-wall in the ceiling? They seem like they would have a bit better sound that the in-ceiling ones.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,774
    edited April 2013
    Welcome to CP. No need for multiple posts for the same question. You can do much better for the $$ on wire than Monster. It's OK but overpriced. Look at blue jeans, signalcable or hell even monoprice for the same quality for cheaper....
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  • capsking
    capsking Posts: 8
    edited April 2013
    ken brydson wrote: »
    Welcome to CP. No need for multiple posts for the same question. You can do much better for the $$ on wire than Monster. It's OK but overpriced. Look at blue jeans, signalcable or hell even monoprice for the same quality for cheaper....

    Ok, thanks for the tips. I found the Monster cable on Amazon for about $150 for 500 feet. Thought that was competitively priced with some of the other brands. Anyone have an answer about using in-wall (rectangular) speakers in the ceiling as opposed to the in-ceiling (circular) speakers?
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  • hosedagain
    hosedagain Posts: 116
    edited April 2013
    capsking wrote: »
    Ok, thanks for the tips. I found the Monster cable on Amazon for about $150 for 500 feet. Thought that was competitively priced with some of the other brands. Anyone have an answer about using in-wall (rectangular) speakers in the ceiling as opposed to the in-ceiling (circular) speakers?

    $150 for 500 feet seems reasonable?
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  • capsking
    capsking Posts: 8
    edited April 2013
    Thanks, guys. I went with the Monster Cable from Amazon.
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