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HAMP · 10-27-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

You are right about both should have the same length wire. The question is what length you should use. If 37.5 is the longer of the two, I would maybe do 40' for each. If 37.5 is a rough estimate, then run the first length (the longer of the two, and then run a second run of the same length. That way you know they are the same.

I think I may have just confused myself.

I havn't really thought about, but I don't think that really makes a difference the length of the wire being different or does it???

When he runs the setup he will have to put the distance from the sweet spot to the speakers.

MikeDaWiz · 10-27-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

I havn't really thought about, but I don't think that really makes a difference the length of the wire being different or does it???

When he runs the setup he will have to put the distance from the sweet spot to the speakers.

HAMP I posted right before you did. Its the end of the page before this

HAMP · 10-27-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

Ok let me explain. The left rear is above the closet's door frame. I want to lead the wire along the edge of the wall so I have the closet door frame and the frame of my bedroom door to go around. Thats why the other length is over 10 ft longer.

So you ran both wires along the same path, but one is longer because you had to keep running it around to the speaker on the other side?

MikeDaWiz · 10-27-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

So you ran both wires along the same path, but one is longer because you had to keep running it around to the speaker on the other side?

Ok, That kinda confused me. The left speaker has the door frames to go around, the right has a window and then a straight shot to the other wall.

HAMP · 10-27-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

Ok, That kinda confused me. The left speaker has the door frames to go around, the right has a window and then a straight shot to the other wall.

Ok, I was wondering how did the lengh get messed up, but that dosen't matter. They are not that big of a difference to matter, just run them like you have it and it will be ok.

Once you have the speakers in place the avr setup will take care of the distance. You may or may not have to put the distance from the listening spot to each speaker.

SeanMF · 10-27-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

I havn't really thought about, but I don't think that really makes a difference the length of the wire being different or does it???

When he runs the setup he will have to put the distance from the sweet spot to the speakers.

Think you want the speaker wires ideally the same length. At least the front 3...the surrounds same length if possible on minimum. Not sure on this though. Need thicker/better wire for longer distances. I think you should be fine with what u have now mike for speaker wire.

HAMP · 10-27-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by seanfarley2

Think you want the speaker wires ideally the same length. At least the front 3...the surrounds same length if possible on minimum. Not sure on this though. Need thicker/better wire for longer distances. I think you should be fine with what u have now mike for speaker wire.

I have to leave now, but it dosen't make that much of a difference in that small of a room or the length he is using.

SeanMF · 10-27-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HAMP

I have to leave now, but it dosen't make that much of a difference in that small of a room or the length he is using.

Probably not. Still not a bad idea if he is able to do it. Looks like I'm not the only one getting new toys today...enjoy the new speaker Mike!

MikeDaWiz · 10-27-2009, 04:09 PM

I may have figured out a way to simplify this. Ill run the speaker wire straight across the wal inbetween the two door frames where ill have my computer desk and cover the majority of it with the bulletin board. That should make the length significantly shorter.

MikeDaWiz · 10-27-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by seanfarley2

Probably not. Still not a bad idea if he is able to do it. Looks like I'm not the only one getting new toys today...enjoy the new speaker Mike!

Thanks Sean! I will post my pics of the CS2/Quintet center After I get everything in place.

talstarone · 10-27-2009, 04:15 PM

I see what you are saying,Mike. In order to hide the speaker wire on one side you have to follow the edges of the door casings until it gets to the Quintet speaker you are using for the Surround.

Even if it means one side will have a lot of extra wire dont worry about that.Just do what you have to, in order to keep the wires the same length to each surround.

So if one side has an extra 10 feet of wire longer then it had to have ,that will be perfectly fine.
You will be better off getting the two surrounds with the same length of wire to each.

Fors* · 10-27-2009, 04:21 PM

Mike, I have been lurking as I haven't been totally sure what the concern was.....but if it just the fact that one speaker run is going to be longer than the other....it means nothing (except if the extra wire is visible or something like that.) Hec, one of mine is at least 5 feet longer than the other. Todd is right, you'll be fine.

MikeDaWiz · 10-27-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by talstarone

I see what you are saying,Mike. In order to hide the speaker wire on one side you have to follow the edges of the door casings until it gets to the Quintet speaker you are using for the Surround.

Even if it means one side will have a lot of extra wire dont worry about that.Just do what you have to, in order to keep the wires the same length to each surround.

So if one side has an extra 10 feet of wire longer then it had to have ,that will be perfectly fine.
You will be better off getting the two surrounds with the same length of wire to each.

Yeah I hear ya. The only thing that can ensure that they will be the same length is leading the wire along the ceiling. I dont know what i would use to keep it in place. I dont have anymore money to buy anymore materials.

talstarone · 10-27-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

Yeah I hear ya. The only thing that can ensure that they will be the same length is leading the wire along the ceiling. I dont know what i would use to keep it in place. I dont have anymore money to buy anymore materials.

I think I have confused you Mike,my Friend.

When I say the 2 Surround Speakers need to have the same length of Speaker Wire,that doesn't mean that it has to use that much wire.

If you cut the wire for both speakers 42 feet,and one side only needed 30 feet;Just take the extra 12 inches to the shorter speaker and hide it.

If one Quintet is 12 feet away and the other Quintet is also 12 feet away from the TV and Receiver, then that would be Awesome.

But if it takes 20 feet of wire to hide the wire and go to one speaker.And 32 feet of wire,to hide the wire,and get it to the other speaker.Then cut BOTH runs of Speaker Wire 32 feet each.But keep the Quintet Speakers in the same exact position they are already in.

Hammie · 10-27-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by talstarone

I think I have confused you Mike,my Friend.

When I say the 2 Surround Speakers need to have the same length of Speaker Wire,that doesn't mean that it has to use that much wire.

If you cut the wire for both speakers 42 feet,and one side only needed 30 feet;Just take the extra 12 inches to the shorter speaker and hide it.

If one Quintet is 12 feet away and the other Quintet is also 12 feet away from the TV and Receiver, then that would be Awesome.

But if it takes 20 feet of wire to hide the wire and go to one speaker.And 32 feet of wire,to hide the wire,and get it to the other speaker.Then cut BOTH runs of Speaker Wire 32 feet each.But keep the Quintet Speakers in the same exact position they are already in.

+1

What he said.

talstarone · 10-27-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

+1

What he said.

I am Glad you Understand my Post,Lou. Because looking back on it,I'm not 100% sure that I even know what I was trying to say.

Hammie · 10-27-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by talstarone

I am Glad you Understand my Post,Lou. Because looking back on it,I'm not 100% sure that I even know what I was trying to say.

That's why I bolded the last paragraph. It said it best.

MikeDaWiz · 10-28-2009, 08:34 AM

Ok Guys. Good Morning to you all! I got it all done around 9:30pm. I really like this arrangement alot better. The only thing That messed me up is that i cut a length of speaker wire 5 ft too short and Since it was only a 50ft spool, i have to go out and buy another one. Basically I needed 30 ft but cut 25 ft. I am about to pass out so I will take pictures hopefully tomarrow and post them. Until then, Good Night all!!

talstarone · 10-28-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

Ok Guys. Good Morning to you all! I got it all done around 9:30pm. I really like this arrangement alot better. The only thing That messed me up is that i cut a length of speaker wire 5 ft too short and Since it was only a 50ft spool, i have to go out and buy another one. Basically I needed 30 ft but cut 25 ft. I am about to pass out so I will take pictures hopefully tomarrow and post them. Until then, Good Night all!!

Thanks for the Update,Mike.Congratulations on both the New CS2 and the New Room Arrangement.
Now go get some sleep,and we will chat with you Later.

MikeDaWiz · 10-28-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by talstarone

Thanks for the Update,Mike.Congratulations on both the New CS2 and the New Room Arrangement.
Now go get some sleep,and we will chat with you Later.

Thanks Todd! Ill talk to you wednesday night!

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10-27-2009, 04:09 PM	#529
MikeDaWiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Corpus Christi, TX Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	I may have figured out a way to simplify this. Ill run the speaker wire straight across the wal inbetween the two door frames where ill have my computer desk and cover the majority of it with the bulletin board. That should make the length significantly shorter.

10-27-2009, 04:15 PM	#531
talstarone Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Clayton, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:88 Blu-ray collection:363 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:54	I see what you are saying,Mike. In order to hide the speaker wire on one side you have to follow the edges of the door casings until it gets to the Quintet speaker you are using for the Surround. Even if it means one side will have a lot of extra wire dont worry about that.Just do what you have to, in order to keep the wires the same length to each surround. So if one side has an extra 10 feet of wire longer then it had to have ,that will be perfectly fine. You will be better off getting the two surrounds with the same length of wire to each.

10-27-2009, 04:21 PM	#532
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	Mike, I have been lurking as I haven't been totally sure what the concern was.....but if it just the fact that one speaker run is going to be longer than the other....it means nothing (except if the extra wire is visible or something like that.) Hec, one of mine is at least 5 feet longer than the other. Todd is right, you'll be fine.

10-28-2009, 08:34 AM	#538
MikeDaWiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Corpus Christi, TX Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	Ok Guys. Good Morning to you all! I got it all done around 9:30pm. I really like this arrangement alot better. The only thing That messed me up is that i cut a length of speaker wire 5 ft too short and Since it was only a 50ft spool, i have to go out and buy another one. Basically I needed 30 ft but cut 25 ft. I am about to pass out so I will take pictures hopefully tomarrow and post them. Until then, Good Night all!!

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