NT

I was told by someone that all the wires from the receiver to each speaker had to be the same length. Is that true?

Or is it that the rear wires have to be the same length and the wires for the fronts have to be the same length?

-NT
*hates measuring *

stevevt

quote:<HR>Originally posted by NT:
*hates measuring *<HR>

You don't have to measure to make the speaker wires the same length. Just hold them next to each other.

That being said, having even significantly different lengths of wire will not make a difference that a human would be able to perceive.

The only thing to remember is to keep the lengths smaller when you use higher guage wire, and use lower guage wire for longer runs.

Taco

Agree with Stevevt. I would use a min of 12 AWG for anything, esp. surrounds. I would follow your second line, fronts the same & surrounds the same. Most AVR receivers let you play with the delay anyway (by inputting distance from listener), but as mentioned, you probably won't hear anything anyway due to wire lengths.

Also, got to
http://www.msu.edu/user/churches/diy.htm
for some discussions on speaker wire (actually cable) and some DIY projects. I made some CAT5 mains and they sound great (but a bit of work).

NT

Thanks for the help guys.

I purchased some 16 gauge wire, and as I was stripping the insulation, a few of the smaller metal wires (inside the instulation) got cut off. Will this effect the sound, or will it not really make a difference?

M i c h a e l

quote:<HR>Originally posted by NT:
I was told by someone that all the wires from the receiver to each speaker had to be the same length. Is that true?

Or is it that the rear wires have to be the same length and the wires for the fronts have to be the same length?

-NT
*hates measuring *<HR>

Theoretically, the time difference will be
so miniscule, as to be inaudible.

But, that said, it doesn't cost anything to
cut them the same length, so why not just do
it right?

Fhrx

Just remember that the signals travel at the speed of light so if you can hear the difference between the lengths of wire your a better man than me.

And as for gauge - IMHO bigger is better. I use 14AWG for all my system except the subs, which have 12AWG.

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