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chuckg · 05-13-2008, 04:04 PM

You can use 14 gauge with no noticeable difference, but why? Lowes, Home Depot, and most other construction supply or electrical supply shops will have 12 gauge wire in any length you want. You don't need wire specifically for speakers, you can just get two-conductor stranded cable. I used some 12 gauge, three conductor extension cords because they were on sale cheaper than spooled wire, and they are at least as good as the best Monster has to offer.

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05-13-2008, 04:04 PM	#5 of 15
chuckg Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 08:12 PM Local Date: 01-09-2009 Posts: 687	Re: Speaker wire gauge question You can use 14 gauge with no noticeable difference, but why? Lowes, Home Depot, and most other construction supply or electrical supply shops will have 12 gauge wire in any length you want. You don't need wire specifically for speakers, you can just get two-conductor stranded cable. I used some 12 gauge, three conductor extension cords because they were on sale cheaper than spooled wire, and they are at least as good as the best Monster has to offer. --ignore the man behind the curtain