So I just got my first HT gear

[xXI GaMe IXx]

So today I picked up two paradigm mini motors and a center to start off. I also picked up a pioneer receiver for everything I paid $1200.00. However, I'm scared to get started I have no idea what to do or how to even start. I couldn't find any 14 gauge speaker wire anywhere. I also feel like I rushed the unit. I couldn't decide between this or the Denon 1913.

[darkpoet25]

Originally Posted by xXI GaMe IXx

So today I picked up two paradigm mini motors and a center to start off. I also picked up a pioneer receiver for everything I paid $1200.00. However, I'm scared to get started I have no idea what to do or how to even start. I couldn't find any 14 gauge speaker wire anywhere. I also feel like I rushed the unit. I couldn't decide between this or the Denon 1913.

Looks like you are off to a very good start. This site is the best place for wires and cables. This link is for a 100ft roll of 14AWG wire:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
If you have questions don't be afraid to ask them on here. Just remember there are no stupid questions, we all started somewhere at some point.

[thejokerha13]

Great start I'm actually gonna upgrade from my Pioneer 522-K to the 1122-K myself, has good specs for the money. Can't wait to see it set up.

[callas01]

congrats, those will be very good speakers to have a starting setup built around.

did you buy the receiver from the dealer that you bought the paradigms from?

[xXI GaMe IXx]

I got the receiver from the dealer and I'm doubting it because of the reviews I read. My dealer called me at 08:50 and asked me how it was going. I told him I didn't have speaker wire and he told me to go tomorrow and he will give me some at $.25 a foot.

Do all three speakers have to be aligned or can the center be closer to the wall and the book shelves more in front? How far away from the wall should they be?

[callas01]

Originally Posted by xXI GaMe IXx

I got the receiver from the dealer and I'm doubting it because of the reviews I read. My dealer called me at 08:50 and asked me how it was going. I told him I didn't have speaker wire and he told me to go tomorrow and he will give me some at $.25 a foot.

Do all three speakers have to be aligned or can the center be closer to the wall and the book shelves more in front? How far away from the wall should they be?

I would ask the dealer if you could hear the speakers both the denon and the pioneer receivers to see what you prefer the most. It seems some find the pioneer/paradigm a little too agressive, but some people like it also. Denon might be more in the middle, but that would up to you to decide what you like.

I got to hear the atom v7 not to long ago, it was a good speaker, I heard them with a NAD integrated amp and cd player.

Take the dealers wire, and see if he has some banana plugs to go with them, you'll need 12. Id get equal lengths of wire too, so maybe all 10 feet long... or whatever.

Id try to keep the center and bookshelfs inline, but if its not possible then you will just have to do what you can.

What stands are you putting the Mini's on?

[xXI GaMe IXx]

So I just picked up the speaker wire. I got 25ft I hope that is enough. I asked him about the Banana plugs and he gave me 6 that he had laying around and said I can purchase the rest. However, he said it really makes no impact, so I decided not to buy the extra ones.

My wife and I are about to go to Nebraska Furniture Mart and look for some speaker stands.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by xXI GaMe IXx

So I just picked up the speaker wire. I got 25ft I hope that is enough. I asked him about the Banana plugs and he gave me 6 that he had laying around and said I can purchase the rest. However, he said it really makes no impact, so I decided not to buy the extra ones.

My wife and I are about to go to Nebraska Furniture Mart and look for some speaker stands.

banana plugs just makes it look cleaner and makes it more convienent for installation purposes.

my suggestion would be to get yourself metal stands, not wood.

cut the wire into 3 8-ft sections.

[xXI GaMe IXx]

Originally Posted by callas01

banana plugs just makes it look cleaner and makes it more convienent for installation purposes.

my suggestion would be to get yourself metal stands, not wood.

cut the wire into 3 8-ft sections.

I wanted metal but their more than i want to pay im going to have to see the price difference. Should i pick up anything to cut the speaker wire? Like a monster kit