Proper cable

mauro_ferrante
mauro_ferrante Posts: 28
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Hello gentlemen, I would like to know which is the proper cable gauge that I should use for the following set of speakers: rti a7, csi 4 and rti a3.
A7s will be standing 6 to 7 feet from the av receiver. Csi4 will be 1 to 2 feet above the avr. A3s will be used as sourround and will be located 30 feet from the avr. Do you think ofc 16ga cable will do ok for all speakers?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
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    Since you seem to be basing your choice on the gauge alone you should use 12 gauge.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
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    Once you look beyond basic cable things such as the type or types of metal used, is the cable made of stranded wire, solid wire or a combination, the configuration, the dielectric and even the terminations all factor in.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
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    I will always recommend MIT Cables, but I think for your purpose something more reasonably priced is in order. Here's what I suggest, do some research here and on other sites to see folks are using and then see what will fit your budget. Keep in mind that you're only looking for higher quality cables for the front 3. The rears aren't anywhere near as important, so some decent basic cable will get that job done.
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  • mauro_ferrante
    mauro_ferrante Posts: 28
    Your answer helped me but also left me thinking.
    Should I consider other factors besides the cable gauge?
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  • mauro_ferrante
    mauro_ferrante Posts: 28
    Thanks F1nut! Any brand you would recomend?
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    mauro_ferrante wrote: »
    Your answer helped me but also left me thinking.
    Should I consider other factors besides the cable gauge?

    There are many things other than gauge to consider. This Shunyata link helps to explain them.

    https://shunyata.com/technology-guide/



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  • mauro_ferrante
    mauro_ferrante Posts: 28
    Thank you very much both of you!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    I would use 12 gauge for the front left and right, 14 gauge for everything else. Don't go too cheap on the cabling or you'll find the brightness may be a bit too much for your ears.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    I think 14g all the way around is a excellent choice for that speaker package.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Try blue jeans cable for a really economical choice. Signal cable or Douglas connection for a slightly higher end option. Mention you are a member here and I think the latter two will give a 10% discount. Until recently, one of the beat deals in audio was the Zu audio store on eBay. But they are running low on stock and the prices have gone up considerably. But if you’re patient you might still be able to snag a deal. Their cables are excellent at the eBay prices...
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