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grumpyzooguy · 12-03-2009, 02:18 PM

does anyone know if the wires can be removed from the speakers for the sony ht ss360 and replaced with longer wires should i need to do so? i havent received the system yet but will be soon

Fors* · 12-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Absolutely can, try to get either 12, 14 or 16 AWG speaker wire from Monoprice. They have the best prices around......

jomari · 12-03-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpyzooguy

does anyone know if the wires can be removed from the speakers for the sony ht ss360 and replaced with longer wires should i need to do so? i havent received the system yet but will be soon

just wondering, i can see that the speakers have your regular speaker terminals,

but was wondering how it connects to the receiver,

the receivers back panel looks like this,

and im wondering if it has speaker terminals for connectivity,

if it DOES, then as fos mentioned, your good to go.

jomari · 12-03-2009, 02:46 PM

just found out, it needs special terminals,

does the back look like this?

if so, we'd have to reconsider our options.

the speaker terminals are found on the far left side, showing 'special' cables for connectivity, voiding us from using 'regular' speaker wires.

mgrimsley · 12-03-2009, 04:08 PM

I have these connectors spare if you want some. I cut them off my sony speakers and attached the speakers to my sony a/v receiver.

grumpyzooguy · 12-03-2009, 04:31 PM

thanks for all the info. i just called B&H where i ordered the system and they said the wires for each speaker are 35 feet. that should give me plenty of wire

Hammie · 12-03-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomari

just found out, it needs special terminals,

does the back look like this?

if so, we'd have to reconsider our options.

the speaker terminals are found on the far left side, showing 'special' cables for connectivity, voiding us from using 'regular' speaker wires.

Welcome to the downside of proprietary Home Theater in a Box.

Not sure how the connector works, but if they clip together, you may be able to pry them apart and replace the wire with upgrade wiring.

Fors* · 12-03-2009, 05:31 PM

Shows you what I know....I didn't even know about this kind of set-up......

jomari · 12-03-2009, 05:34 PM

sorry fos, didnt mean to offend you.

in theory, its still a solid answer in my book.

regarding tearin it apart and stuff, id declin on doing so, never knowing which terminal is the proper one, possibility of a short et al, are a few disadvantages.

all in all, i bet is moot considering he's (the OP) has done his homework.

12-03-2009, 02:18 PM	#1
grumpyzooguy Member Member since:May 2009 Location:NY Blu-ray collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:1	speaker wire question... does anyone know if the wires can be removed from the speakers for the sony ht ss360 and replaced with longer wires should i need to do so? i havent received the system yet but will be soon

12-03-2009, 02:46 PM	#4
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	just found out, it needs special terminals, does the back look like this? if so, we'd have to reconsider our options. the speaker terminals are found on the far left side, showing 'special' cables for connectivity, voiding us from using 'regular' speaker wires. Last edited by jomari; 12-03-2009 at 02:50 PM.

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12-03-2009, 02:21 PM	#2
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	Absolutely can, try to get either 12, 14 or 16 AWG speaker wire from Monoprice. They have the best prices around......

12-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#5
mgrimsley Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Swansea, Uk 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:344	I have these connectors spare if you want some. I cut them off my sony speakers and attached the speakers to my sony a/v receiver.

12-03-2009, 04:31 PM	#6
grumpyzooguy Member Member since:May 2009 Location:NY Blu-ray collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:1	thanks for all the info. i just called B&H where i ordered the system and they said the wires for each speaker are 35 feet. that should give me plenty of wire

12-03-2009, 05:31 PM	#8
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	Shows you what I know....I didn't even know about this kind of set-up......

12-03-2009, 05:34 PM	#9
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	sorry fos, didnt mean to offend you. in theory, its still a solid answer in my book. regarding tearin it apart and stuff, id declin on doing so, never knowing which terminal is the proper one, possibility of a short et al, are a few disadvantages. all in all, i bet is moot considering he's (the OP) has done his homework.

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