Polk Fxia6 Surround speaker maximum wire length . . .

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited January 2010 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I will be permanently installing my new Fxia6 surrounds here in the next few days. I got the Tapcons installed and the speakers are receiving plenty of support on my wall. But, am wondering whether I can run a 30 to 45 foot speaker cable without any issues? I am using the Blue Jeans top line Belden speaker cable 12 gauge. My receiver is a Pioneer SC-27.

The variation in cable length is contingent on whether I can run the cables through the walls at 45 feet or am forced to run under the carpets via a more direct route at 30 feet.

Thanks for you input,

Mike
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    Don't see why not. 12 guage is plenty big enough for a 45 foot run. I have 30 ft 16 guage wires running to my surrounds without any problems.
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited January 2010
    I'm running 35 ft to my sides and 70 to my rears. Doesn't seem to be an issue.
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: dsachs consulting
    Digital: Marantz SACD 30n
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Premier 350
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited January 2010
    The 12 gauge wire should be fine with a run of 30-45 feet. You could probably even double that and not have any issues. I thought that 12 gauge was good for runs up to 100 ft.
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2010
    Awesome, thanks guys.
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  • Murray1
    Murray1 Posts: 193
    edited January 2010
    SolidSqual,
    Been trying to get input on FXiA6 speakers regarding my 37x15 room. What are your room dimensions. How do they sound.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2010
    About 15W X 18L X 15H. I have no complaints thus far. The speakers add great effects to all my movies and games and never sound strained. You would probably do well to have a surround and back pair of FXi6 speakers in your room. I think I probably would have been fine with the Fxia4 speakers in my given setup, but I like the added power of the 6s.
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