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Rickster71 should be listened to
Originally Posted by Gustavo
Was wondering how 4-AWG gets connected....or even fits in speaker posts or hooks to a receiver/amp?
Not to mention how it would fit in banana plugs.
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Gustavo is gaining some recognition
I use banana plugs similar to these:
http://www.google.com.ph/imgres?q=ba...zppiuDw&zoom=1
The holes on the sides can just fit 4 AWG wires.
Rickster71 (09-07-2011)
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billy p should be listened to
Having tried the DIY route.... by the time I paid for parts, shipping fees from various sources they cost me about the same as these when I bought these http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages...atrixspkr.html ...and they didn't look nearly as nice....
Speakers: Ascend Acoustics Towers, STC{RAAL} & 200SE in espresso
Sub: Funk Audio Acoustic Elegance av12x Custom Build
Sources: Anthem MRX 300, Sony BDP-S380, Technics CD player, Apple TV/I-pod & Panny 54"
Old Indian Proverb: We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, but we borrow it from our children!
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jonnythan should be listened to
An 8-foot pair of speaker cables costs $80 at that site, and about $10 from Monoprice (250 foot spool for $55, 25 cents for cable pants, and about $6 for banana plugs.
How much did you pay for shipping?
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billy p should be listened to
I bought the wire and banana plugs from BJC(because they sell bulk wire by the ft.)...the cable pants, srink wrap & tech flex from partxpress...I really can't remember how much...it was awhile ago.... Fwiw...more recently I purchased from monoprice-1 25ft cat5 network cable @3.74 +(4) 4' hdmi cables @ 2.81 costing 11.24...my shipping cost was $13.14.
I thought those cables looked purdy....
Speakers: Ascend Acoustics Towers, STC{RAAL} & 200SE in espresso
Sub: Funk Audio Acoustic Elegance av12x Custom Build
Sources: Anthem MRX 300, Sony BDP-S380, Technics CD player, Apple TV/I-pod & Panny 54"
Old Indian Proverb: We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, but we borrow it from our children!
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caper26 is looking for a job at AH
Interesting claims that I would like to read over...Here at Ascend Acoustics, we depend on real world measurements to put some "teeth" into our claims of superior performance. We also strive for absolute neutrality in delivering the audio signal from its source to your ears. To achieve this, we have selected a speaker cable that in-house measurements show to have a significantly lower ratio of inductance/capacitance than similar-grade alternatives. No magic bullet. No mumbo jumbo. Just plain physics.
47LG55 LCD | Yamaha RX-V565 | HD DVR | PS3 | Wii | 2 X Trio12 DIY subs | 3 X Energy Take FPS, 2 VS Surrounds (SS), 2 X Take LCR (SB)
Upstairs: 2 X RC-70, Yamaha RX-V863, Monitor Audio RX-w12 Sub
Bathroom: 2 X Energy Take LCR
Car: Sony Xplod HU | Xplod 6X9s | Kenwood 4"s | Alpine Type S 12" sub | Rockford Fosgate Amp | Legacy Amp
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billy p should be listened to
I didn't buy these cables for improved listening or better inductance levels, just like I don't belive speaker break claims that's all hyperbole and marketing hype. I do know the new improved listening or sound comes directly from my new Sierra's....I only bought these because they look a whole lot better than my DIY ones which almost cost me as much and are clearly visable to passer byes.
*Disclaimer: I didn't buy them from AA....fwiw.
Speakers: Ascend Acoustics Towers, STC{RAAL} & 200SE in espresso
Sub: Funk Audio Acoustic Elegance av12x Custom Build
Sources: Anthem MRX 300, Sony BDP-S380, Technics CD player, Apple TV/I-pod & Panny 54"
Old Indian Proverb: We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, but we borrow it from our children!
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caper26 is looking for a job at AH
Hey billy p , how do you like the 6190? I have the 6180 and I like it...
Last edited by caper26; 09-09-2011 at 09:53 AM.
47LG55 LCD | Yamaha RX-V565 | HD DVR | PS3 | Wii | 2 X Trio12 DIY subs | 3 X Energy Take FPS, 2 VS Surrounds (SS), 2 X Take LCR (SB)
Upstairs: 2 X RC-70, Yamaha RX-V863, Monitor Audio RX-w12 Sub
Bathroom: 2 X Energy Take LCR
Car: Sony Xplod HU | Xplod 6X9s | Kenwood 4"s | Alpine Type S 12" sub | Rockford Fosgate Amp | Legacy Amp
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billy p should be listened to
I like it a lot(coming from a denon 3805)! It has ample power to drive about any speaker and it looks nice and clean because all the controls are tucked away. My next avr will likley be another Yammy.....
Speakers: Ascend Acoustics Towers, STC{RAAL} & 200SE in espresso
Sub: Funk Audio Acoustic Elegance av12x Custom Build
Sources: Anthem MRX 300, Sony BDP-S380, Technics CD player, Apple TV/I-pod & Panny 54"
Old Indian Proverb: We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, but we borrow it from our children!
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BMXTRIX should be listened to
These remain my favorite banana plugs...
http://www.cablestogo.com/product.as...098&sku=29785#
The two screws lock the cable in place so it can't EVER slip out. No soldering, which is good for those who make changes or are soldering inept. Plus, the plastic covers help reduce the chance of a short which can occur with the all metal banana plugs.
I've never used them with cable pants, but figure that adding those would be good.
I haven't yet looked into it, but I do want to find some colored speaker wire jackets. Preferably dark - black or dark brown or similar. Something to take it from the wall to the speaker in a theater. Maybe also for some inter-rack work.
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