House speaker wire recommendations?

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chgolatin2

House speaker wire recommendations?
« on: 19 Mar 2008, 06:20 pm »
Getting my house re-wired for all around sound in every room including the basement, bathrooms, kitchen etc.  Wanted to get some advise on audio speaker cables, not looking to spend thousands on wires since the sound is mainly going to be for enternmaint purpose and not critical listening. 

I was informed to purchasse home depot speaker wires, I believe 12 or 14g.   :scratch:  Is that a good idea or should I go with something different?

Thanks! 

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Les Lammers

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Re: House speaker wire recommendations?
« Reply #2 on: 19 Mar 2008, 10:30 pm »
Getting my house re-wired for all around sound in every room including the basement, bathrooms, kitchen etc.  Wanted to get some advise on audio speaker cables, not looking to spend thousands on wires since the sound is mainly going to be for enternmaint purpose and not critical listening. 

I was informed to purchasse home depot speaker wires, I believe 12 or 14g.   :scratch:  Is that a good idea or should I go with something different?

Thanks! 

This wire is very good for speakers. Connect it per the article for best results. *I* did not care for the IC's.

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.html


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Re: House speaker wire recommendations?
« Reply #3 on: 19 Mar 2008, 10:44 pm »
Doesn't wire that goes through walls and ceilings need to be plenum rated or jacketed or something??

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Re: House speaker wire recommendations?
« Reply #4 on: 20 Mar 2008, 12:20 am »
It needs to be in-wall rated, not plenum rated.