what size wire with rm10 set...

hdoggie24
hdoggie24 Posts: 40
edited June 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
got a rm10 speaker set. either getting a onkyo 605 or 606 or maybe something else comparable. what size speaker gauge wire is recommended for this setup for optimum performance. any info will help. thanks.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2008
    First welcome to Club Polk!
    Second how long are your runs?
    Third what type of budget are you working with.
    Ben
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  • hdoggie24
    hdoggie24 Posts: 40
    edited June 2008
    probably 15-20ft for the surround. front wall mounted next to tv. thanks i love polk products. don't know about budget. just trying to get good quality from this system for right now. later on i might upgrade to better fronts. but not looking for the best system.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2008
    Signal cable is great wire that is terminated, and custom lengths are available. Frank has a great reputation, and makes a great product. If you want real cheap you can get 14ga wire in the auto section at WalMart. The stuff in electronics is over priced, and not as good. Monster is way to pricey for its performance.
    Ben

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  • Sansui
    Sansui Posts: 372
    edited June 2008
    hdoggie24 wrote: »
    got a rm10 speaker set. either getting a onkyo 605 or 606 or maybe something else comparable. what size speaker gauge wire is recommended for this setup for optimum performance. any info will help. thanks.
    I started with the RM10 package myself and have about the same room size as yours. I used 14g speaker wire (from Radio Shack). The wire rolls didn't cost much and I'm happy with the sound I have now.

    BTW, I later upgraded my fronts to RM 201's. I'm really happy I did that. That's what the center speaker of the RM10 package is. If you upgrade your fronts by replacing the RM101's you've set yourself up for a 7.1 system. ;)
    Be gentle, I'm new to all this...

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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited June 2008
    I'd just use 12g speaker wire from RadioShack, Home Depot, etc.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited June 2008
    Welcome to the forum
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited June 2008
    Welcome to Club Polk!!!!!
    I used 14ga stranded speaker wire from the local hardware store. It was about .50cents/foot and it made a big difference over the 18ga.
    The rears required 50' of cable to get to the back of the 12'deep room.

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2008
    Welcome to the forum. 14g seems to work well, but can be a little inflexible depending on installation. If that's true, just jump down to 16g.
    Jake
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  • Mr. Mojo
    Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
    edited June 2008
    I used 16 gauge from Monoprice for a similar distance and the sound is excellent.
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