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Bluray Freak 2009 · 11-10-2009, 04:05 AM

I will try to clarify the question again because when I read it again I think i didn't explain it very well.

I want to use this product from Mono Price for the surround speakers. These wires have to go in the

wall and ceiling so I plan to use the following -

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

My question is do I need to use this same wire for the front and center speakers which do not need

to have the wire put in the wall or can I use a non insulated regular 12 gauge speaker wire?

Thanks In Advance For Your Replys

ZIPPO · 11-10-2009, 04:10 AM

I've mixed brands before(Monoprice & Monster, no problem), but not gauges.

JasonR · 11-10-2009, 04:13 AM

I would say to keep the same gauge and brand for the front three and keeping it close for surrounds is best practice.

dewd · 11-10-2009, 02:45 PM

Brands don't matter (some only cost more). Keep the fronts the same gauge and you will fine. Use 12-16 gauge for short runs and 12 gauge for long runs (100' or more).

Bluray Freak 2009 · 11-10-2009, 10:57 PM

I have Clarified the question what are your thoughts

dewd · 11-10-2009, 11:29 PM

No problem mixing the different wires. The only difference is the extra jacket need to get the inwall rating.

11-10-2009, 04:05 AM	#1
Bluray Freak 2009 Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	Speaker Wire Questions I will try to clarify the question again because when I read it again I think i didn't explain it very well. I want to use this product from Mono Price for the surround speakers. These wires have to go in the wall and ceiling so I plan to use the following - http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 My question is do I need to use this same wire for the front and center speakers which do not need to have the wire put in the wall or can I use a non insulated regular 12 gauge speaker wire? Thanks In Advance For Your Replys Last edited by Bluray Freak 2009; 11-10-2009 at 10:53 PM.

11-10-2009, 04:10 AM	#2
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	I've mixed brands before(Monoprice & Monster, no problem), but not gauges. Last edited by ZIPPO; 11-10-2009 at 04:19 AM.

11-10-2009, 10:57 PM	#5
Bluray Freak 2009 Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	I have Clarified the question what are your thoughts I have Clarified the question what are your thoughts

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11-10-2009, 04:13 AM	#3
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I would say to keep the same gauge and brand for the front three and keeping it close for surrounds is best practice.

11-10-2009, 02:45 PM	#4
dewd Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Mechanicsburg, PA Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:25	Brands don't matter (some only cost more). Keep the fronts the same gauge and you will fine. Use 12-16 gauge for short runs and 12 gauge for long runs (100' or more).

11-10-2009, 11:29 PM	#6
dewd Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Mechanicsburg, PA Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:25	No problem mixing the different wires. The only difference is the extra jacket need to get the inwall rating.

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