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CJS234 · 11-02-2007, 05:03 PM

Hey guys,

Ill be gettin my new Onkyo SR-605B receiver some time next week along with SKS-HT540 7.1 speakers. I was wondering if I can use the old cables I have from my old setup to connect the new speakers since I dont think they come with wires. The wires Im talking about are the color coded ones that comes with relatively cheap systems. What do you guys say?

Thanks
CJS

seto · 11-02-2007, 05:06 PM

I suggest at least getting a bigger gauged copper wire. Not too expensive. But since your new receiver can pump out more power and your speakers can probably handle more, you should take advantage of it instead of using weaker cables.

jsteinhauer · 11-02-2007, 05:11 PM

Copper wire has gotten really expensive, IMO. Over $0.50/foot for larger gauges, depending on brand and where you buy it. I use 16 gauge for everything, though with the longer runs, 14 would probably be more appropriate.

SamInNorthCakalakey · 11-02-2007, 05:19 PM

Not sure where you live but you can try either Home Depot or Lowes hardware stores for speaker cable. It's not Monster cable but around the same gauge and cheaper. Much cheaper.

Snowgod · 11-02-2007, 05:42 PM

It really depends on ho far you have to go. Under 20 feet then 14 to 16 gage lamp cord should work. Larger wire for longer runs and more power.

cawgijoe · 11-02-2007, 06:53 PM

Measure what you will need. Try and keep the lengths the same from the receiver to the front two speakers....i.e.....say eight feet for the left....eight for the right. Don't buy more than you need.

Go to Home Depot or Lowes as suggested above and buy either 12 or 16 gauge speaker wire off the roll. They will cut it to your length.

I prefer the bigger gauge wire, but that's up to you.

11-02-2007, 05:03 PM	#1
CJS234 Hot Deals moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Duluth, MN Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1108 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:26	speaker wire question Hey guys, Ill be gettin my new Onkyo SR-605B receiver some time next week along with SKS-HT540 7.1 speakers. I was wondering if I can use the old cables I have from my old setup to connect the new speakers since I dont think they come with wires. The wires Im talking about are the color coded ones that comes with relatively cheap systems. What do you guys say? Thanks CJS

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11-02-2007, 05:06 PM	#2
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I suggest at least getting a bigger gauged copper wire. Not too expensive. But since your new receiver can pump out more power and your speakers can probably handle more, you should take advantage of it instead of using weaker cables.

11-02-2007, 05:11 PM	#3
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	Copper wire has gotten really expensive, IMO. Over $0.50/foot for larger gauges, depending on brand and where you buy it. I use 16 gauge for everything, though with the longer runs, 14 would probably be more appropriate.

11-02-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
SamInNorthCakalakey Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Raleigh/Durham, NC area Blu-ray reviews:19	Not sure where you live but you can try either Home Depot or Lowes hardware stores for speaker cable. It's not Monster cable but around the same gauge and cheaper. Much cheaper.

11-02-2007, 05:42 PM	#5
Snowgod Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Central NH	It really depends on ho far you have to go. Under 20 feet then 14 to 16 gage lamp cord should work. Larger wire for longer runs and more power.

11-02-2007, 06:53 PM	#6
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	Measure what you will need. Try and keep the lengths the same from the receiver to the front two speakers....i.e.....say eight feet for the left....eight for the right. Don't buy more than you need. Go to Home Depot or Lowes as suggested above and buy either 12 or 16 gauge speaker wire off the roll. They will cut it to your length. I prefer the bigger gauge wire, but that's up to you.

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