Speaker wire question.

Shannon W.
Shannon W. Posts: 568
edited July 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Ok guys Here it goes. Right now I'm using (I KNOW) Monster Cable 12ga speaker wire that I tinned then ends running under the floors of my house to go from floor plate to floor plate. I noticed that my floor plates can use coax type cable ends. would it be better to use like RG6u instead of the monster that I have now. (I only have monster cables because I bought all off them for penny's on the dollar, I've never paid retail for any of them) I have used RG6 before on some installs that I have done for family members subs but never thought about using it for all the mains.

Thanks for all your help!
Shannon
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,689
    edited June 2008
    RG6 is not speaker cable.
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited June 2008
    Thanks for that clarification. I was just wondering.

    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • orgthtogod
    orgthtogod Posts: 41
    edited June 2008
    How do you like your 7.2 configuration? I've been toying with this idea as my pre-amp/av receiver is set up for this if I wanted. Currently I'm using it with a 5.2 config.... and it's SHWEET!!!

    I'm just curious how much of a difference the 2 extra surrounds make? Could you please give me you .02?

    Thanks,

    David
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  • skevill
    skevill Posts: 38
    edited July 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    RG6 is not speaker cable.

    I know RG-6 is not speaker wire, but on the recommendation of someone else I also used RG6 for running my sub (505) when finishing my basement. The drywall is not up, so should I replace it now (and with what) or will I be ok?

    THanks for your help.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    skevill,
    RG-6 is fine for what you're using it for.
    "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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited July 2008
    If it is a low-level connection (RCA) to your sub, your fine. I wouldn't use RG6 for speaker cable--will it work? Yeah, but it's too small of gauge and not ideal for speaker connections.
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  • skevill
    skevill Posts: 38
    edited July 2008
    Thanks for the replies. Makes me feel better. I used the RG6 for the sub with RCA connections and in-wall speaker wire for everything else.

    Thanks Again.
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