help needed with speaker cables

[reyz]

hi, sorry if i sound a bit new to some of this...

currently, my HT setup is listed as below in my sig. decided to get around to buying HDMI and speaker cables (esp for my fronts) over the weekend.

got down to these couple of choices for the speaker cables:

Acoustic Research 16 AWG speaker cables (24k Gold Plated)
http://www.audioreview.com/mfr/acous...6_1584crx.aspx
(i think this is the one)

or

Monster THX-certified

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=1602

just to assist.. im looking for rich, natural, warm sound.. clear but not overly bright.

probably getting a Belden HD2002 for the HDMI cable... found a certified dealer store nearby that ships them directly from the china factory at an awesome price of $25... hehe.

but as for the speaker cable... not so sure whether which one would be the most appropriate in value for my setup (not too expensive or cheap, such that the quality is matched for the quality of my setup)... also any recommended alternatives are welcome =)

[Scooby Blu]

here is my two cents have had used them both.

http://www.tributariescable.com/

http://www.audioquest.com/


both outfits have rich warm sounding cables.

Have fun!

[blujacket]

I would go no smaller than 14 AWG

Here's a good bargain
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=109-062

[repete66211]

just to assist.. im looking for rich, natural, warm sound.. clear but not overly bright.

I've used the Monster THX cable. I have no complaints, but it worked no better than the lamp cord I bought at Lowe's.

If you're looking for your speaker cables to provide you with those qualities, I suggest this. However, if you believe speaker cables aren't magic and simply conduct an audio signal from one place to another, you could save yourself quite a bit by buying this and these.

Also, here is a wonderful article on speaker wire that will help you both maintain your dignity and save you a lot of money.

[Animo]

Just make sure the lamp cord is 99%oxygen free copper or better.

Monster is overpriced, and so is any brand that is labeled THX.

[ditch-digger]

the ONLY place i get my wires from....

http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp