C ccheng187 Audioholic Intern Sep 21, 2007 #1 Hi all! So i finally got my system complete. Let me introduce what i've build so far TV...........Samsung hls61 Receiver....Onkyo 605 Sub..........SVS pbs12 My future speaker is one their way, which is 4 xmtm xseries for main and surround and my center is from them as well so hope it all turn out ok. But i need some help on recommendation for the little stuff like What gauge of speaker wire should i use or i want to use banana plug. Does it even make a difference? Well, like I said, those are "little stuff" but if it helps i would'nt mind using it. Is there anything else i should add?
Hi all! So i finally got my system complete. Let me introduce what i've build so far TV...........Samsung hls61 Receiver....Onkyo 605 Sub..........SVS pbs12 My future speaker is one their way, which is 4 xmtm xseries for main and surround and my center is from them as well so hope it all turn out ok. But i need some help on recommendation for the little stuff like What gauge of speaker wire should i use or i want to use banana plug. Does it even make a difference? Well, like I said, those are "little stuff" but if it helps i would'nt mind using it. Is there anything else i should add?
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Sep 21, 2007 #2 14 awg wire is fine for runs up to 50 feet or so but a true adioholic would use 10awg. Dont spend a lot of money on wires and cables use monoprice or bluejeans if you can wait for delivery. I use the Dayton 10 awg from PartsExpress. Banana plugs and spades just make connections easier; Bluejeans locking plugs seem to be the best.
14 awg wire is fine for runs up to 50 feet or so but a true adioholic would use 10awg. Dont spend a lot of money on wires and cables use monoprice or bluejeans if you can wait for delivery. I use the Dayton 10 awg from PartsExpress. Banana plugs and spades just make connections easier; Bluejeans locking plugs seem to be the best.
R rnatalli Audioholic Ninja Sep 21, 2007 #3 I generally use 12 or 14 AWG cable. Banana Plugs make life a lot easier so I've always used them. I bought everything from Monoprice.
I generally use 12 or 14 AWG cable. Banana Plugs make life a lot easier so I've always used them. I bought everything from Monoprice.
Adam Audioholic Jedi Sep 21, 2007 #4 I find the webpage at this link to be quite informative regarding speaker wire gauges.
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Sep 21, 2007 #5 ccheng187 said: But i need some help on recommendation for the little stuff like What gauge of speaker wire should i use or i want to use banana plug. Does it even make a difference? Click to expand... I have 10-gauge Blue Jeans Cable wires and they are way too big for my amplifier unless I use banana plugs. Oops. So the first key is, how big are those speaker wire posts? My guess is, you don't even need more than 16-gauge, so 14-gauge is more than enough. It's a safe number. To me, banana plugs are for convenience, not sound improvement. They are the "middle man" that goes between your speaker wire and the speaker. So unless you have to, I would not get banana plugs. Cut out the "middle man" if you can. If you have to, buy the LOCKING banana plugs from Blue Jeans Cable. Don't buy those cheap banana plugs from Monoprice and don't buy plain banana plugs. It needs to be LOCKING.
ccheng187 said: But i need some help on recommendation for the little stuff like What gauge of speaker wire should i use or i want to use banana plug. Does it even make a difference? Click to expand... I have 10-gauge Blue Jeans Cable wires and they are way too big for my amplifier unless I use banana plugs. Oops. So the first key is, how big are those speaker wire posts? My guess is, you don't even need more than 16-gauge, so 14-gauge is more than enough. It's a safe number. To me, banana plugs are for convenience, not sound improvement. They are the "middle man" that goes between your speaker wire and the speaker. So unless you have to, I would not get banana plugs. Cut out the "middle man" if you can. If you have to, buy the LOCKING banana plugs from Blue Jeans Cable. Don't buy those cheap banana plugs from Monoprice and don't buy plain banana plugs. It needs to be LOCKING.
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Sep 21, 2007 #6 Greg Gable said: ...a true adioholic would use 10awg. Click to expand... Damn right. A true audioholic would use 10 awg, locking banana plugs, & bi/tri-amp everything but the kitchen sink!
Greg Gable said: ...a true adioholic would use 10awg. Click to expand... Damn right. A true audioholic would use 10 awg, locking banana plugs, & bi/tri-amp everything but the kitchen sink!
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Sep 21, 2007 #7 I actually ran 4 drain pipes out of my sink... AcuDefTechGuy said: Damn right. A true audioholic would use 10 awg, locking banana plugs, & bi/tri-amp everything but the kitchen sink! Click to expand...
I actually ran 4 drain pipes out of my sink... AcuDefTechGuy said: Damn right. A true audioholic would use 10 awg, locking banana plugs, & bi/tri-amp everything but the kitchen sink! Click to expand...
N nick1000000 Full Audioholic Sep 21, 2007 #8 AcuDefTechGuy said: Damn right. A true audioholic would use 10 awg, locking banana plugs, & bi/tri-amp everything but the kitchen sink! Click to expand... I bi-amped my sub into my kitchen sink! My dishes have never been cleaner.
AcuDefTechGuy said: Damn right. A true audioholic would use 10 awg, locking banana plugs, & bi/tri-amp everything but the kitchen sink! Click to expand... I bi-amped my sub into my kitchen sink! My dishes have never been cleaner.
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Sep 21, 2007 #9 nick1000000 said: I bi-amped my sub into my kitchen sink! My dishes have never been cleaner. Click to expand... Greg Gable said: I actually ran 4 drain pipes out of my sink... Click to expand... ***LOL*** You guys are KILLING me!!!
nick1000000 said: I bi-amped my sub into my kitchen sink! My dishes have never been cleaner. Click to expand... Greg Gable said: I actually ran 4 drain pipes out of my sink... Click to expand... ***LOL*** You guys are KILLING me!!!
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Sep 21, 2007 #10 I just removed both of my sinks and replaced them with 2, 18" woofers controlled with 4 bi-amped 10,000 watt servo amps. nick1000000 said: I bi-amped my sub into my kitchen sink! My dishes have never been cleaner. Click to expand...
I just removed both of my sinks and replaced them with 2, 18" woofers controlled with 4 bi-amped 10,000 watt servo amps. nick1000000 said: I bi-amped my sub into my kitchen sink! My dishes have never been cleaner. Click to expand...
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Sep 21, 2007 #11 Greg Gable said: I just removed both of my sinks and replaced them with 2, 18" woofers controlled with a 4 bi-amped 10,000 watt servo amps. Click to expand... This discussion is going down the drain
Greg Gable said: I just removed both of my sinks and replaced them with 2, 18" woofers controlled with a 4 bi-amped 10,000 watt servo amps. Click to expand... This discussion is going down the drain
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Sep 21, 2007 #12 You dont think that I have over 1400 posts and only one chicklet because I am full of useful advice do you? AcuDefTechGuy said: This discussion is going down the drain Click to expand...
You dont think that I have over 1400 posts and only one chicklet because I am full of useful advice do you? AcuDefTechGuy said: This discussion is going down the drain Click to expand...
avaserfi Audioholic Ninja Sep 21, 2007 #13 Greg Gable said: You dont think that I have over 1400 posts and only one chicklet because I am full of useful advice do you? Click to expand... I believe I was even the one to pop your chicklet cherry and that was because one of your posts made me laugh so hard I almost wet myself!
Greg Gable said: You dont think that I have over 1400 posts and only one chicklet because I am full of useful advice do you? Click to expand... I believe I was even the one to pop your chicklet cherry and that was because one of your posts made me laugh so hard I almost wet myself!
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Sep 21, 2007 #14 Give me some more; I am feeling down avaserfi said: I believe I was even the one to pop your chicklet cherry and that was because one of your posts made me laugh so hard I almost wet myself! Click to expand...
Give me some more; I am feeling down avaserfi said: I believe I was even the one to pop your chicklet cherry and that was because one of your posts made me laugh so hard I almost wet myself! Click to expand...
Adam Audioholic Jedi Sep 21, 2007 #15 Greg Gable said: You dont think that I have over 1400 posts and only one chicklet because I am full of useful advice do you? Click to expand... Hey, I just gave you some rep earlier this morning for a helpful post (one of your many). Don't get me wrong, though...most of your posts are completely worthless.
Greg Gable said: You dont think that I have over 1400 posts and only one chicklet because I am full of useful advice do you? Click to expand... Hey, I just gave you some rep earlier this morning for a helpful post (one of your many). Don't get me wrong, though...most of your posts are completely worthless.
avaserfi Audioholic Ninja Sep 21, 2007 #16 Greg Gable said: Give me some more; I am feeling down Click to expand... I can't, remember, you did the homework I gave you and actually helped someone . I gave you some for that!
Greg Gable said: Give me some more; I am feeling down Click to expand... I can't, remember, you did the homework I gave you and actually helped someone . I gave you some for that!
ParadigmDawg Audioholic Overlord Sep 21, 2007 #17 How many more do I need to get a 2nd one and why are we running this guys post? avaserfi said: I can't, remember, you did the homework I gave you and actually helped someone . I gave you some for that! Click to expand...
How many more do I need to get a 2nd one and why are we running this guys post? avaserfi said: I can't, remember, you did the homework I gave you and actually helped someone . I gave you some for that! Click to expand...
Adam Audioholic Jedi Sep 21, 2007 #18 avaserfi said: I believe I was even the one to pop your chicklet cherry... Click to expand... Darn you, Andrew! Now I have to go change my pants...and get a towel for my chair. Where's that Febreze...?
avaserfi said: I believe I was even the one to pop your chicklet cherry... Click to expand... Darn you, Andrew! Now I have to go change my pants...and get a towel for my chair. Where's that Febreze...?
Adam Audioholic Jedi Sep 21, 2007 #19 Greg Gable said: How many more do I need to get a 2nd one and why are we running this guys post? Click to expand... You need 100 points.
Greg Gable said: How many more do I need to get a 2nd one and why are we running this guys post? Click to expand... You need 100 points.
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Sep 21, 2007 #20 Down the drain, I tell ya! I don't even remember the topic of this discussion
