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jammer4444
jammer4444 Posts: 36
edited June 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Fellas:

I am currently in new HT construction. Being very novice at what is required for HT i asked a "friend" what kind of wire I needed for subwoofer. He advised to run RG6 and then purchase adaptor for ends. I ran it in three different places where i may put a sub. I have since drywalled and went to go buy the adaptor and dude at Circuit said that RG6 is for video not audio and I need to run digital audio type cable.
Can someone tell me which wire is the proper one for subs. I'd rather not take down drywall, but I will, if its best.
thanks, jammer
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2008
    The coax is fine for your sub.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2008
    LOL yes Coax is fine for your sub. I use 3 pairs for a whole house system to send a source to an amp in a closet at home. Never an issue, just fine.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2008
    If anything you're "Misinformed" by CC... But that shouldn't be much of a surprise ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • jammer4444
    jammer4444 Posts: 36
    edited June 2008
    OK thx a lot, pheww, I sure wasn't looking forward to pulling off drywall. CC dude was pushing Monster THX Sub cable. What type of connector do I need for the ends??
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2008
    Either or is fine. Just don't buy anything from Monster.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2008
    http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=091-1060
    These will work fine. Buy an extra just in case. Read the reviews you will get a chuckle.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2008
    http://www.hedtechcoax.com/servlet/the-30/rg6-compression-adapters-coaxial/Detail

    I also found these, I used something like them for Audioquest.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2008
    Do you need the compression tool for those?
    Thanks
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2008
    Ben,

    The ones from AudioQuest where a push on connector which has teeth that allow it to go in one way, and not be pulled out. I assume those which I linked to are similar. You just need to cut cable to correctly to setup, but it would of been the same if I used a crimper style end instead.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2008
    Cool AQ stuff is solid except those flimsy nanners they used on some of their cables.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,623
    edited June 2008
    I run RG6 in-wall for my sub and it works fine.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited June 2008
    The digital coaxial cable I got from Monoprice for my sub is built from rg6 cable.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • jammer4444
    jammer4444 Posts: 36
    edited June 2008
    thx for the replies. I realize my minor problem was a no brainer for you guys but you saved me a lot of unnecessary work. thx again.

    CC "expert" had me convinced I made a mistake. Now I'm debating going back there to put "dumb ****" in his place!
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited June 2008
    jammer4444 wrote: »
    thx for the replies. I realize my minor problem was a no brainer for you guys but you saved me a lot of unnecessary work. thx again.

    CC "expert" had me convinced I made a mistake. Now I'm debating going back there to put "dumb ****" in his place!

    Sounds like he's already in his place.....a dumb-**** place.

    So your gonna have to think of something differant perhaps reminding him that is why he is where he is.
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