12 gauge or 16 gauge?

[dannyjl]

Originally Posted by saprano

yea i know im gonna build the system from the ground up because i wanted to change the 800 sub to the 1000(like you said i think) but the guy at best buy said i cant i have to buy the the whole set.so im gonna buy 4 800 monitors, procenter 1000, and a pro 1000 sub that sounds good right? oh and the site recomends i go with 2 monitor 1000 for mains and 2 800 for the surrounds what do think about that?

That guy is whacked because there actually is no such one set so to speak, as in the whole system in a box. Each speaker is sold separately and that's how you can mix and match. That's what I did at my audio shop in New Orleans. I "subed" the pro 1000 sub for the smaller 800 that would be part of the pro 800 system. I went with 800 monitors as I have a small living room- if you have the cash the pro 1000 should be great. Someday I may upgrade to those and send the front 800's to the rear for a 7.1 system. I'd also like to add another sub to have one on each side of the room for maximum impact. Right now I couldn't be happier with the sound I'm getting. Don't let those jokers at Best Buy mess with you - build your system the way you want it.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by dannyjl

That guy is whacked because there actually is no such one set so to speak, as in the whole system in a box. Each speaker is sold separately and that's how you can mix and match. That's what I did at my audio shop in New Orleans. I "subed" the pro 1000 sub for the smaller 800 that would be part of the pro 800 system. I went with 800 monitors as I have a small living room- if you have the cash the pro 1000 should be great. Someday I may upgrade to those and send the front 800's to the rear for a 7.1 system. I'd also like to add another sub to have one on each side of the room for maximum impact. Right now I couldn't be happier with the sound I'm getting. Don't let those jokers at Best Buy mess with you - build your system the way you want it.

yea i know thanks, and i cant wait to start building but half the stuff i need like the pro 800 and the center 1000 is not even there yet http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....c=abcat0200000

[saprano]

oh and i found the site monoprice.com so witch is the best wire out of all these? http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...02&cp_id=10239

[cawgijoe]

Go for the 12 guage on a spool.....pick the length you need.

if you want to save a couple of bucks go for the same in 14 or 16 depending oh how far your speakers are from your amp/receiver.

[quetzalcoatl]

Originally Posted by saprano

oh and i found the site monoprice.com so witch is the best wire out of all these? http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...02&cp_id=10239

Unless you are doing a in wall install you donot need the in wall wires. So just pick the amount of cable you need at the AWG you decided on and go from there. But as has been said the lower the number the bigger the wire. And if you want the banana plugs they sell them there also.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by cawgijoe

Go for the 12 guage on a spool.....pick the length you need.

if you want to save a couple of bucks go for the same in 14 or 16 depending oh how far your speakers are from your amp/receiver.

whats a spool? and before i hit the buy now button in a couple of seconds my room is kida small so how many feat would you recomend?

[quetzalcoatl]

Spool, a usually low-flanged or unflanged cylinder on which thread, wire, cable, paper, or film is wound for distribution and use.

Even in small rooms you will use alot more than you think.

[gearyt]

yep. just ran my new 7.1's ( up from 5.1 )
estimated 20" plus 8 ft of wall
used all but 4" of 50" spools.... whoops

[saprano]

and i plan on running it up along the walls around my room so is 12 gauge to thick?

[Slicker1]

Two words: Kimber Cable

[IAM1080P]

Those pics show a lot of dust. You'd better get the PS3 out and vacuum them up

[Matt X]

Originally Posted by saprano

and i plan on running it up along the walls around my room so is 12 gauge to thick?

i dunno if you can be "too" thick as far as signal quality goes (unless you're running very short lengths), but as far as aesthetics, thinner wire will be easier to hide, obviously. I say split the difference and get 14 gauge.........