Audio vs. Video Cables

r.camacho1
r.camacho1 Posts: 36
edited January 2006 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
If you had a choice. Would you guys upgrade to better audio cables or better video cables? I guess what I'm asking is that which one do you think would give you better improvement, upgrading to higher end audio cable, or upgrading to higher end video cables.
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  • louhamilton
    louhamilton Posts: 209
    edited January 2006
    I guess it would depend on whether you watch more TV or listen to more music.

    -Lou
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited January 2006
    It would depend on what you hope to accomplish?
    Do you want a better picture or better sound?
    Which of your cables do you like the most?
    How many of each will be required to replace them as sets?
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  • louhamilton
    louhamilton Posts: 209
    edited January 2006
    Also, what are all of the components, including current cables, that are involved? Are you looking at just cables between the sources and the receiver? Are speaker cables included in the mix?

    Please give as much details that you can on your current setup.

    -Lou
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  • r.camacho1
    r.camacho1 Posts: 36
    edited January 2006
    I am starting a new complete system, tv, dvd, reciever, speakers, ext. It is going to be used for both music and movies. I have no cables yet, so I'm starting from scratch. I guess an example would be, would I notice a bigger improvement in buying high end component cables for the dvd player, or buying high end speaker cables for the speakers. I really want the best of both worlds, it just that I don't want to overspend on a cable that I will not notice a great improvement.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    Audio cables/video cables- to me it doesn't matter where they go as long as they're of good 75ohm quality and shielded. "Component" cables and "Digital Coax" RCA cables doesn't make sense- you're spending more $ b/c of the "Component" and "Digital Coaxial". The regular analogs with RCA terms will do just fine- as long as they're of good quality.
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited January 2006
    Budget?
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    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
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    Sur FX1000
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  • r.camacho1
    r.camacho1 Posts: 36
    edited January 2006
    I really don't have a budget, but I don't want to spend more than $600.00
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited January 2006
    For $600.00 you should be able to get some nice cables for both.
    I would recomend good interconnects for the audio and video. then start off with some good gauge speaker wires from rat shack or Homey depot.
    Check our flea market frequently for upgrades.
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    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

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    Thanks for looking
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  • r.camacho1
    r.camacho1 Posts: 36
    edited January 2006
    I also have another question. Should stick with the same gauge seaker wires for all my speakers, or can I use a larger gauge for the fronts and center, and a smaller gauge for the surrounds?
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2006
    Get a hold of Frank Dai at Signal Cable. He can provide you with very good quality cables, both audio and video, for the entire system.

    Tell him your requirements and inform him you are a member of Club Polk (he will give you a discount).

    Your cables will be custom made, highly regarded and well reviewed. You won't be disappointed.

    For the speakers, at least 12 AWG for the fronts (keep the same length) and center. The surrounds and rears need at least 14 AWG, unless you have long runs, the 12 AWG.
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