what cables to use???

agnihere
agnihere Posts: 2
edited November 2005 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hi

I have just bought HK235 and Polk RM6900 and am totally new to this world of Home Theaters. I'm looking for some help with the cables:
a. dvd to receiver (optical or coax.?)
b. subwoofer cable (monster/non-monster?)
c. receiver to other speakers (i have 16 guage monster - is that okay? how wud this compare to 12 guage non-monster cable?)

Please recommend something that works great and is not highly priced like the Monster cables.

Thanks
Nitin
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2005
    www.bluejeanscable.com

    Good stuff reasonable prices.

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  • Holydoc
    Holydoc Posts: 1,048
    edited October 2005
    Nitin,

    Here is a very good thread for you to read:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33037

    On another note, there are several (hundreds?) of threads in this area on cables and debates about cables. Let me recommend you just spend some time reading this area. You will find there are several opinions and several heated debates. The best thing to do is to read the threads yourself and make your own educated decision.

    Every HT forum has their own opinion of cables and cabling and their own fevered debates. Just read, learn, and then make your decision.

    BTW...as you can see in my signature, I also went with Bluejeans Cable. I had purchased their RF Isolator to rid myself of a ground-loop hum. The item appeared to have a short in it because my cable signal was reduced and would scramble when it was jiggled. I emailed Bluejeans Cable about it, and they sent me out another one right away. This new one had none of the other bad problems and has been working perfectly.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited October 2005
    agnihere wrote:
    Hi

    I have just bought HK235 and Polk RM6900 and am totally new to this world of Home Theaters. I'm looking for some help with the cables:
    a. dvd to receiver (optical or coax.?)
    b. subwoofer cable (monster/non-monster?)
    c. receiver to other speakers (i have 16 guage monster - is that okay? how wud this compare to 12 guage non-monster cable?)

    Please recommend something that works great and is not highly priced like the Monster cables.

    Thanks
    Nitin

    a. either one
    b. non-monster
    c. 16 is fine. prob. no audible difference

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  • agnihere
    agnihere Posts: 2
    edited October 2005
    Thanks everyone for helping me in making a better choice.

    Following is what i have closed on:
    BJ Belden 1694A - for DVD ->receiver
    BJ Belden 1505F - for receiver -> Subwoofer
    BJC (12 guage) - for receiver -> surrounds
    Monster THX (16 guage) - for receiver -> center and fronts

    Just one more question:
    what connector type do i need to pick up for DVD->receiver connection? Is that RCA or BNC? (i know it sounds stupid but i am just not able to figure that out).

    Thanks
    Nitin
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    RCA is fine.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,044
    edited November 2005
    I use AR pro series II, AQ and 1 monster. For speakers I use kimber. But only cause I never paid full price for 1 cable, gotta love surplus stores !!
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