Good, Cheap Speaker wire?
01-15-03 | 10:48 AM
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Good, Cheap Speaker wire?
I am moving into my first house, and have a small budget to get some things I need to move my home theater. I need new wire for my surrounds. Any reccomendations?
SHadow
p.s. No I don't want monster componet cable of of ebay...
SHadow
p.s. No I don't want monster componet cable of of ebay...
01-15-03 | 10:57 AM
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Re: Good, Cheap Speaker wire?
Originally posted by shadowhawk2020
p.s. No I don't want monster componet cable of of ebay...
p.s. No I don't want monster componet cable of of ebay...
And check out Home Depot or Lowes for some 12awg wire. Should suit you needs and budget.
01-15-03 | 11:41 AM
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And check out Home Depot or Lowes for some 12awg wire. Should suit you needs and budget.
And check out Home Depot or Lowes for some 12awg wire. Should suit you needs and budget.
SHadow
01-15-03 | 02:06 PM
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I bought a spool from the depot. I think it was 20-30 bucks. I also went 16 AWG, I feel that it is sufficient. I also think there was a thread before. Search speaker wire, here is an earlier thread with some prices, and discusses which guage:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=242523
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=242523
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01-17-03 | 01:15 PM
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hardened weapons grade micro poly cord mercury treated military issue
I use 12 gauge wire and I wrap the ends really really snug, to keep the oxygen out. Damn oxygen, always wanting to merge with whatever comes over the fence.
01-18-03 | 09:38 PM
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Cool site Lord Z. I'm bookmarking it. 
01-20-03 | 07:53 PM
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buy bulk electrical wire like the stuff they use for lamp cords
01-22-03 | 01:32 PM
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Get the Carol insulated 12ga wire at Parts express. It is reasonable and is far better than what you can get at HD or Lowes for the money. I used it in my new home theater. The pairs are twisted and it has an outer jacket minimizeing interference.
Another notable brand there is sound king.
Another notable brand there is sound king.
