[Answered - thanks everyone] Does 12 or 14 gauge speaker wire fit into the spring terminals or they're too thick? I plan to connect it to a stereo amplifier (not a receiver), so I'll have to use speaker wire instead of a sub cable, especially if I want...
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14 gauge would fit, but i wouldn't recommend 12. it was intended for running to small to medium size speakers i think. the internal amp was only meant to power the sub and two surround speakers ( L Sub and R Sub i'm guessing). also, since my receiver only has 1 RCA input for the subwoofer, i needed a Y adaptor. you can use one side, but you'll want both plugged in. it is a great speaker, well worth the price
701659
I get the need for the AV cable, but does a single male to male cable work? The subwoofer has left and right in-jacks, so do you need to buy a female to male splitter to connect to the male/male cable coming from your receiver's sub/out? I think the instructions say you can hook up the AV cable to the sub/in Left but why wouldn't you want to use a right and left sub/in hookup? I don't get it? Also, can someone tell me whether 16 g speaker wire is good enough or is 12 g better? I'm not too tech-savvy.
1241609
I did not use them for car speakers but in my past experience, 16gauge wire should work fine for standard speakers but it would not be adequate for subs.
38320
You can use 14 or 16 AWG speaker wire. I used 14 AWG plastic coated wire from Monoprice. Copper wire is best. http://www.monoprice.com/Product?seq=1&format=2&p_id=2791&kpid=2791&CAWELAID=1329459423&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=320013720000063196&cadevice=c&gclid=CL7F3MGko8ICFdKEfgodOIkARA
1901196
Yea that's basically it, we used 12 gauge monster cables but just make sure to measure so that you'll have enough cable to set up all the speakers because the first time we bought the cables we didn't have enough for the rear left speaker.... And I agree with JR, you should buy a subwoofer :}
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First of all, you need to know how far the speakers will be from the amplifier. Then, will the wires be inside your walls? These factors will determine what type and size (thickness) of wire you will need. Longer distances require thicker wire. Wire thickness is called 'gauge'. Bigger numbers, 22 gauge wire, is smaller than 12 gauge wire. Most people can get by with 16 gauge general speaker wire for an average sized room, but audiophiles and wires that need to be concealed behind walls will require wire that is pure copper or wire that has special insulation to protect it. Either way, the only requirement for proper sound reproduction is to make sure the wire you get connects the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of your amplifier to the terminals of your speakers; positive to positive, negative to negative. Most speaker wires have one wire marked so you can connect amps and speakers in phase. Some wires have a colored stripe on the insulation on one wire and some wires are two different colors (one copper-colored, the other silver). Once you choose the wire, strip about 3/4" of insulation off, depress the terminal button (red or black) on the back of the speaker and insert the wire into the hole that is revealed. Releasing the button locks wire in. I know this is a lot of information but it will make sense when you actually do it.
1834409
I used standard 16 gauge which ran about 25 ft per speaker. They are rears. If you really want to go all out, try Monster Cable.
593048
I honestly don't know, but the wire they give you is a really small gauge and most audiophiles will tell you to get something bigger. I think I ended up buying 16 or 14 gauge.
1614422
What is the best wire for these speakers 12 or 14 gage.my sony receiver puts out 135 per channel.
783812
Garrett- I went to a local stereo shop and bought a high quality speaker wire. But any speaker wire will work. The better the quality the better the sound though. Hope this helps.
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Any speaker wires will do. Kind of depends how long of a run the cables need to be but 16 gauge should work. No special connections needed but again depends on your receiver. I used what are called banana clip connections but just wrapping the wire around the terminals should work. The wire should have two colors so you can connect the positive terminal on the speaker to the positive terminal on the receiver. PS. Very good speakers but you should also buy a woofer the complete the set.
612491
I don't understand your question--you speak of connecting one regular speaker wire to these rca connections, but this _is_ the speaker wire, so it sounds as if you're asking about connecting a speaker wire to the speaker wire. This product is only used to connect speakers that have a single rca input on the back to a receiver, so on one end of each wire there's a male rca jack, and on the other there's two strands of bare copper wire that you connect to the positive and negative terminals on the back of your receiver. The rca jack does not plug into the receiver, as there's only one rca plug per wire--so if you're looking for speaker wire with rca plugs on the receiver end, this isn't the right product for you.
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First if you haven't bought 8awg speaker wire I would recommend not buying it, (http://www.audioholics.com/audio-video-cables/speaker-cable-gauge) for these reasons and the simple cost/difficulty finding compatible parts; secondly if you did buy 8 awg speaker wire because you've spent the equivalent of a new car on your speakers and receiver and wish to continue the trend I'd do some research and find a brad that is acutally designed for use with 8 awg, (http://www.avsforum.com/forum/28-tweaks-do-yourself/290438-where-buy-banana-plugs-accept-10-gauge-speaker-wire.html) 10 awg seemed to be the largest most audiophiles were going and they had to do alot of work just to get the connections to fit into banana plugs; Thirdly unless your speakers are more than 50' from your receiver and your running a 4 Ohm load 10 awg should fit the bill quite nicely and save you headaches and money.
2030956
As someone else answered, 16G wire is smaller than 14G wire. The 16G wire is what this harness was designed for, the 14G is pushing it. Unless you have runs of wire that exceed 60-80', then you are wasting money on 14G wire. 16G is the preferred thickness for runs of speaker wire that are less than 60-80'.
1090901
The connections on mine are the type where you flip the latch up, then insert the end of the speaker wire, then flip the latch back down to clamp the wire snuggly. I did not purchase any special connectors for mine when I installed it. Not sure what gauge wire I used, but it is typical speaker wire size.
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My sub-woofer has some spring terminals for connecting ordinary wires that are labeled "high level in", you would simply connect these in parallel with your 'old fashioned speakers'. My system had line level connections, so I didn't do it that way, but you would need to. High level simply means the level that you need to drive your speakers in. Having read the other reply, I do not see the need for any special wire, just ordinary speaker wire. I do not mean to demean the other respondent. The wires do not even have to be large diameter, though that would do no harm. They do not really need to carry much current, only the signal to drive the internal amplifier in your SW-8. My sub-woofer has some spring terminals for connecting ordinary wires that are labeled "high level in", you would simply connect these in parallel with your 'old fashioned speakers'. My system had line level connections, so I didn't do it that way, but you would need to. High level simply means the level that you need to drive your speakers in. Having read the other reply, I do not see the need for any special wire, just ordinary speaker wire. I do not mean to demean the other respondent. The wires do not even have to be large diameter, though that would do no harm. They do not... » Read More My sub-woofer has some spring terminals for connecting ordinary wires that are labeled "high level in", you would simply connect these in parallel with your 'old fashioned speakers'. My system had line level connections, so I didn't do it that way, but you would need to. High level simply means the level that you need to drive your speakers in. Having read the other reply, I do not see the need for any special wire, just ordinary speaker wire. I do not mean to demean the other respondent. The wires do not even have to be large diameter, though that would do no harm. They do not really need to carry much current, only the signal to drive the internal amplifier in your SW-8. « Show Less
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At over 35' use 14AWG. 60'-100' use 12AWG. 100' plus use 10AWG (8ohms impedance). Wire designed for use as speakers will typically have better copper, be oxygen free and finer stranded. This will give you MUCH better sound. Personally, I would use 12AWG DB speaker wire. Low frequencies will do better with less resistance and a heavier gauge will reduce magnetic fielding. At greater distances you may consider a 70 volt amp and speakers.