14 AWG Speaker Wire Home Depot

[SurferRI]

I am currently beginning a home theater basement project. We will be running wiring soon and wanted to know would I notice the difference between a higher end speaker wire versus the 14 AWG Southwire Speaker wire they sell at Home Depot? Thanks Newbie

 

[Rickster71]

I am currently beginning a home theater basement project. We will be running wiring soon and wanted to know would I notice the difference between a higher end speaker wire versus the 14 AWG Southwire Speaker wire they sell at Home Depot? Thanks Newbie

If the wires are going to be run in-wall you'll need CL-2 or CL-3 rated speaker wire. Other than that, no audible difference in brands.
This chart helps with matching the correct wire gauge with the job: Speaker Wire

 

[j_garcia]

I am currently beginning a home theater basement project. We will be running wiring soon and wanted to know would I notice the difference between a higher end speaker wire versus the 14 AWG Southwire Speaker wire they sell at Home Depot? Thanks Newbie

Nope, you sure won't notice a difference. I've tried exotic, expensive wire just to see if there was a difference and the only thing I noticed was a lighter wallet. As mentioned, for in-wall, you need an in-wall rated wire. Something like this:

For only $29.81 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 100ft 12AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Loud Speaker Cable (For In-Wall Installation) | 12AWG Loud Speaker Cables

 

[mtrycrafts]

I am currently beginning a home theater basement project. We will be running wiring soon and wanted to know would I notice the difference between a higher end speaker wire versus the 14 AWG Southwire Speaker wire they sell at Home Depot? Thanks Newbie

Welcome

How long is the longest run for speakers? For them, you may need to consider 12 ga.
Hope you are planning other wires for your setup. Now is the time to wire most everything you can think of; remodeling is expensive later.

 

[SurferRI]

Thanks everyone. The longest run is about 30 feet maybe a touch more.