can i run2 sets of 24guage wire to my spkr

[cheapskete OCer]

i was wondering if it would hurt anything if i ran 2 strands of 24guage wire to my speakers for now...i just got my final speaker in the mail for my HT and the delivery date on my 12 guage wire isnt until friday...i cant wait to hear this any longer..lol...thanks

 

[billy p]

I would

say you should be fine as long as the run is short. For a long run the load would deteriorate and effect sound quality also don't listen at high volumes.

 

[cheapskete OCer]

well on the rears were talking 30plus foot when counting up and down and along the wall...i dont want to screw anything up because i cant wait 2 more days

 

[Sheep]

I don't think 2 runs of 24ga equals 12ga. I can't remember.

SheepStar

 

[markw]

It would be more like 21 gauge.

I don't think 2 runs of 24ga equals 12ga. I can't remember.

SheepStar

When you "double up" two wires, you essentially drop three guages. i.e. doubling up an 18 gauge wire will effectively yield a 15 gauge conductor, two 14s will give an 11 gauge conductor, etc...

 

[cheapskete OCer]

well i kinda figured it wouldnt equal out to 12gauge thats why i have 100' on the way in the mail...but my main concern is ..can i hurt my new toys by doing this...ive been putting this system together for 3 months and i finally have everything except the wire ..i thought for sure it would be here before my center speaker

 

[Zer0beaT]

Why waste a bunch of wire (and effort) if you've got better stuff coming within the week?

Just go with the 24g stuff for now, it's not going to sound terrible, and when the new stuff arrives you won't notice a huge difference. And hey if you do notice a huge difference at least it's an improvement so you'll be happy anyway.

You won't be doing a serious disservice to your new system using thin speaker wire temporarily.

 

[mtrycrafts]

i was wondering if it would hurt anything if i ran 2 strands of 24guage wire to my speakers for now...i just got my final speaker in the mail for my HT and the delivery date on my 12 guage wire isnt until friday...i cant wait to hear this any longer..lol...thanks

Yes, by all means, use it until the 12 ga arrives
Wait with calibrations until afterwards but you can set your system up, speakers size, distance if that can be selected, etc. Level match with the 12ga. in place.

 

[jonnythan]

I'd probably go to Home Depot and buy a few $3 12' 16-guage extension cords to use for the front speakers in the meantime