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OkoPeeKee · 05-30-2008, 03:14 PM

Hello gang,

Would you please tell me if this speaker wire is ok for in wall use or do you really need to spend more money for insualated wire?

Thanks!!

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...PNWS50&tp=3063

Beta Man · 05-30-2008, 03:23 PM

Do you own your home? if so... don't mess with code-violations.... just my $0.02

OkoPeeKee · 05-30-2008, 03:36 PM

Beta - I'm not sure I understand what you mean.

Beta Man · 05-30-2008, 03:39 PM

If you run wires "In-Wall" that aren't rated for such.... it's a code violation. Not a big deal probably, until you sell the home, and an inspector looks at it, then tells the potential buyers there is a violation.... then you have to discuss the "remedy" during closing, if they want to fix the issue of course.

if it's not a big cost difference, just run the stuff designed for in-wall use.

ALSO, just get stuff from Monoprice.com ... no reason to buy that monster-brand stuff....

Moefiz · 05-30-2008, 03:41 PM

Once you go in wall you have to get the wire needed for in wall.There are certain fire codes that you need to maintain for insurance purpose.

OkoPeeKee · 05-30-2008, 03:43 PM

AhhHaa!! I see!!!

To my knowledge speaker wire will not cause a fire?!? I was thinking the main concern is interference? Am I correct?

prerich · 05-30-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OkoPeeKee

Hello gang,

Would you please tell me if this speaker wire is ok for in wall use or do you really need to spend more money for insualated wire?

Thanks!!

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...PNWS50&tp=3063

You must honor the code

(building code that is).

Blu n Gold · 05-30-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OkoPeeKee

AhhHaa!! I see!!!

To my knowledge speaker wire will not cause a fire?!? I was thinking the main concern is interference? Am I correct?

Regardless of whether or not speaker wire will cause a fire, insurance companies say that it is not code. The insurance companies could tell you that pink lamp shades were not code and you would have to abide.

OkoPeeKee · 05-30-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

You must honor the code

(building code that is).

Then the code will be honored. I will investigate this. Thank you all!!

Moefiz · 05-30-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prerich

You must honor the code

(building code that is).

Totally agree....here

jswilli1 · 05-30-2008, 03:50 PM

The Insulation on Monster Cable speaker wire is not to Code to place in the wall? I didn't even think to check when I ran mine through the wall.

Beta Man · 05-30-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OkoPeeKee

AhhHaa!! I see!!!

To my knowledge speaker wire will not cause a fire?!? I was thinking the main concern is interference? Am I correct?

Of course it won't cause a fire...... and stairs (exterior concrete for example) are notorious for being out of code The maximum step height ("riser") of 8 ¼" and a minimum step depth ("tread") of 9" is the "Code" but having a tread of 10" isn't going to cause people to fall to their death..... but it will cause headaches if you live in a city (like I do) that is notorious for fining/enforcing such things......

Food for thought

Sorry for the rant... closing on the new home, really opens your eyes to things!!!!

Beta Man · 05-30-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jswilli1

The Insulation on Monster Cable speaker wire is not to Code to place in the wall? I didn't even think to check when I ran mine through the wall.

It's insulated to protect from "interference" if it's not designed for in-wall/in-ceiling use.... it's not the same type of insulation...thus... not code more than likely.

kingofgrills · 05-30-2008, 04:19 PM

Definitely run wire rated for in-wall use. If it's up to code, it will be far likely to ever be called into question if there is ever an issue. It's just not something that's worth the risk for the small amount of cost savings you might initially get.

Moefiz · 05-30-2008, 04:29 PM

Moral of the story, if you own a home try to stay within codes whenever you do something to you house it can come back and bite ya later.

Beta Man · 05-30-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

Moral of the story, if you own a home try to stay within codes whenever you do something to you house it can come back and bite ya later.

Moral of the story, if he's trying to save money, he shouldn't be looking at that monster-cable brand anyways!!!! GO TO MONOPRICE

OkoPeeKee · 05-30-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Moral of the story, if he's trying to save money, he shouldn't be looking at that monster-cable brand anyways!!!! GO TO MONOPRICE

Just using as an example. You guys/gals are the best!!

Thanks.

DiverSpear · 05-31-2008, 02:56 PM

The proper wire is CL2 or CL3R wire. You can get it at Home Depot in 12 awg. It is listed as sound and security wire. That is what I run in my house and any jobs I do. Keep in mind I'm an electrician so all my work gets inspected. Side note I've never failed an inspection.

rrios28 · 05-31-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OkoPeeKee

Hello gang,

Would you please tell me if this speaker wire is ok for in wall use or do you really need to spend more money for insualated wire?

Thanks!!

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...PNWS50&tp=3063

Try Flatwiretv.com.

Blu_Ray_Fan · 06-02-2008, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrios28

Try Flatwiretv.com.

I was thinking about trying some "flatwire". Is it any good for 130 watts at a distance of 50ft to surrounds???

05-30-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
OkoPeeKee Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 8	I would like your opinion. Hello gang, Would you please tell me if this speaker wire is ok for in wall use or do you really need to spend more money for insualated wire? Thanks!! http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...PNWS50&tp=3063

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05-30-2008, 03:23 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Do you own your home? if so... don't mess with code-violations.... just my $0.02

05-30-2008, 03:36 PM	#3
OkoPeeKee Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Beta - I'm not sure I understand what you mean.

05-30-2008, 03:39 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	If you run wires "In-Wall" that aren't rated for such.... it's a code violation. Not a big deal probably, until you sell the home, and an inspector looks at it, then tells the potential buyers there is a violation.... then you have to discuss the "remedy" during closing, if they want to fix the issue of course. if it's not a big cost difference, just run the stuff designed for in-wall use. ALSO, just get stuff from Monoprice.com ... no reason to buy that monster-brand stuff....

05-30-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Once you go in wall you have to get the wire needed for in wall.There are certain fire codes that you need to maintain for insurance purpose.

05-30-2008, 03:43 PM	#6
OkoPeeKee Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 8	AhhHaa!! I see!!! To my knowledge speaker wire will not cause a fire?!? I was thinking the main concern is interference? Am I correct?

05-30-2008, 03:50 PM	#11
jswilli1 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Rio Rancho, NM Blu-ray collection:32	The Insulation on Monster Cable speaker wire is not to Code to place in the wall? I didn't even think to check when I ran mine through the wall.

05-30-2008, 04:19 PM	#14
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	Definitely run wire rated for in-wall use. If it's up to code, it will be far likely to ever be called into question if there is ever an issue. It's just not something that's worth the risk for the small amount of cost savings you might initially get.

05-30-2008, 04:29 PM	#15
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	Moral of the story, if you own a home try to stay within codes whenever you do something to you house it can come back and bite ya later.

05-31-2008, 02:56 PM	#18
DiverSpear Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St. Cloud, Florida Blu-ray collection:154 Trading Score:1	The proper wire is CL2 or CL3R wire. You can get it at Home Depot in 12 awg. It is listed as sound and security wire. That is what I run in my house and any jobs I do. Keep in mind I'm an electrician so all my work gets inspected. Side note I've never failed an inspection.

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