Speaker Wire Quality. - Blu-ray Forum

Keiths Light · 12-04-2008, 07:18 PM

Hey there, I currently have my fronts hooked up with bargain 18 gauge speaker wire that i picked up at the source. I think it's made by nextech. My question is whether im going to notice any difference in sound quality if i went out and got some quality 12 or 14 gauge wire. Remember this is just for fronts so there only about 10' each. Thanks.

aramis109 · 12-04-2008, 07:19 PM

What equipment do you have?

Keiths Light · 12-04-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

What equipment do you have?

i just have a 2.1 setup in my current place. Polk rti4 fronts with a psw110 sub. Hooked up to a yamaha 6030 receiver.

Beta Man · 12-04-2008, 07:34 PM

I'm going to say "NO" but you might think you can notice a difference.....

For $5 it's worth a shot at least for the perceived value

Big Daddy · 12-05-2008, 12:03 AM

You probably will not hear a huge difference. However, you can buy 20 ft of 12 gauge speaker wires and banana plugs for less than $20 from Monoprice. Locally, you can go to the Auto department of Walmart (not the electronic department where they sell TVs). They have good 12 and 14 gauge speaker wires at reasonable prices. Home Depot also sells speaker wire by the foot. Radio Shack is another possibility. It is an upgrade that makes you sleep better without hurting your bank account.

If you really want to stay awake permanently, buy the following from Audio Quest:

AudioQuest.jpg

For 10 ft, you have to add another 4ft x $1,300 = $5,200
Total cost $8,900 + $5,200 = $14,100

Maybe they will give you a discount of $100 and a pair of speaker wires will cost you a nice round $14,000.

I suggest that you sell your A/V equipment on ebay and listen to your $14,000 speaker wires sing for you.

SDBlu · 12-05-2008, 05:35 AM

Holy Crap! Is that AudioQuest ad for real? That is redonculous!!!

gearyt · 12-05-2008, 09:56 PM

I have coat hangers I'll sell cheap

Big Daddy · 12-05-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gearyt

I have coat hangers I'll sell cheap

That is a marketing mistake. If you charge $200 for your coat hanger and call it a revolutionary speaker wire, people will assume it is a high end product and will buy it.

Intamin · 12-06-2008, 12:41 PM

Well, I'd say you could always try some 12 or 14 awg cable from monoprice just to see if you notice any difference. If not, you're out $10. No harm no foul that way.

12-04-2008, 07:18 PM	#1
Keiths Light Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	Speaker Wire Quality. Hey there, I currently have my fronts hooked up with bargain 18 gauge speaker wire that i picked up at the source. I think it's made by nextech. My question is whether im going to notice any difference in sound quality if i went out and got some quality 12 or 14 gauge wire. Remember this is just for fronts so there only about 10' each. Thanks.

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12-04-2008, 07:19 PM	#2
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	What equipment do you have?

12-04-2008, 07:34 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	I'm going to say "NO" but you might think you can notice a difference..... For $5 it's worth a shot at least for the perceived value

12-05-2008, 12:03 AM	#5
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	You probably will not hear a huge difference. However, you can buy 20 ft of 12 gauge speaker wires and banana plugs for less than $20 from Monoprice. Locally, you can go to the Auto department of Walmart (not the electronic department where they sell TVs). They have good 12 and 14 gauge speaker wires at reasonable prices. Home Depot also sells speaker wire by the foot. Radio Shack is another possibility. It is an upgrade that makes you sleep better without hurting your bank account. If you really want to stay awake permanently, buy the following from Audio Quest: AudioQuest.jpg For 10 ft, you have to add another 4ft x $1,300 = $5,200 Total cost $8,900 + $5,200 = $14,100 Maybe they will give you a discount of $100 and a pair of speaker wires will cost you a nice round $14,000. I suggest that you sell your A/V equipment on ebay and listen to your $14,000 speaker wires sing for you.

12-05-2008, 05:35 AM	#6
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	Holy Crap! Is that AudioQuest ad for real? That is redonculous!!!

12-05-2008, 09:56 PM	#7
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	I have coat hangers I'll sell cheap

12-06-2008, 12:41 PM	#9
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	Well, I'd say you could always try some 12 or 14 awg cable from monoprice just to see if you notice any difference. If not, you're out $10. No harm no foul that way.

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