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Speaker Wire Gauge [message #68198] Thu, 16 June 2011 09:45 Go to next message
audioaudio90 is currently offline  audioaudio90
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What speaker wire gauge do you generally use?

I have to run some relatively longer lengths for my rear surround speakers so I use 14 gauge wire.
Re: Speaker Wire Gauge [message #68199 is a reply to message #68198] Thu, 16 June 2011 14:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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The longer the run, the larger wire you'll need.

14 guage is fine up to about 150 feet for an 8Ω speaker.

Re: Speaker Wire Gauge [message #68200 is a reply to message #68199] Thu, 16 June 2011 17:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi, I use 14 gauge as well. I like to keep the wires fairly short - under 10 feet long. Some folks may cringe Evil or Very Mad , but I use some from Monster. Two types - a flat pair variety and a CL3 rated for use inside the wall ( I don't put it in the wall though). Both are braided supposed to be oxygen free copper.



Good Listening
Bruce
Re: Speaker Wire Gauge [message #68254 is a reply to message #68198] Sun, 19 June 2011 10:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Adveser is currently offline  Adveser
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24awg at 6ft, I think. check the other tread where it is discussed at great length though, I could be mistaken.

Re: Speaker Wire Gauge [message #68316 is a reply to message #68198] Thu, 23 June 2011 11:44 Go to previous message
Jolene is currently offline  Jolene
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I have some Pyramid 14 gauge. I find it works well for all instances. I have a couple of different length cut. I use one for day-to-day and the long wires for when I entertain outside.
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