Speaker wire

Billyb
Billyb Posts: 3
edited August 2001 in Technical/Setup
Is it ok to use 12 gauge wire and if so how far can you run it? Would there be a diff in sound using 16 gauge. I'm running the wire to sattelite speakers. Thanks
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  • sgtgto
    sgtgto Posts: 310
    edited August 2001
    Hi:

    Twelve gauge wire is fine for front, center, rear, whatever. How far you can run, it depends on speakers and power output wattage. Make sure you have tight connections and don't run the wires parallel to any AC lines in your house. If you have at least 100W I don't think you would have to worry about the length of the run in a normal house. Speaker wire has very low resistance, about 1 ohm per 1000 ft for #10 I believe.

    Gary
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  • deborinquen
    deborinquen Posts: 3
    edited August 2001
    Personally, I LOVE THICK WIRE!!!! I believe the thicker the better. I am new to Polk so bare with me. My Bose speaker manuals have a chart for gauge to distance. If I am not mistaken over 30 feet it recommends at least 16 gauge. I use 14 gauge (at roughly 23 feet) since it is thick but not too thick. My wires run on the ceiling with a thin wire mold so I had to be thoughtful.
    16 should do you fine if you are going to "travel" at least 30'. good luck!
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2001
    You may want to keep that statement about using Bose to yourself. There is NOT a single model that is held with any regard on this forum. Sorry to be the bringer of bad news.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)
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  • Micah Cohen
    Micah Cohen Posts: 2,022
    edited August 2001
    I know no one wants to hear this from ME, but thicker is always better.

    [throat clearing]

    :rolleyes:

    MC
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited August 2001
    I think we should give you a pass on that one just because....

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited August 2001
    debor.,

    It's Blose. B-L-O-S-E. Not B-O-S-E. Please spell it right if you have to mention them again in this Forum.
    Thank you.

    Have fun here!
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2001
    I think somebody had a hard week, Bob. If I hadn't read your name, I would've sworn your posts were Tony Rome's.

    Tony Rome
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2001
    ...I got 1000ft of 18/2 lamp cord I need to get rid of....

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited August 2001
    I heard that the Bose engineers have proven that your lamp cord will allow you to get greater sound from your Acoustimass system than you ever thought possible.....I think I read that somewhere.

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • PETERNG
    PETERNG Posts: 918
    edited August 2001
    Monster cable has the 10 gauge for those with limitted budget, and it should work well, if you have extra cash, try Z1, Z2 cables, if money is no object, try Z3 or M cables, it will make the different....:)
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  • wangotango68
    wangotango68 Posts: 1,056
    edited August 2001
    i have the z1 cables and have been very happy with them.


    scott:cool:
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