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Thanks Wayne -- Techflex says the specs are as follows: 1/4" size fits 1/8" - 7/16" cable 3/8" size fits 3/16" - 5/8" cable 1/2" size fits 1/4" - 3/4" cable My Belden RG-6 is about 1/4" in diameter and the speaker wire is 5/16". So according to those measurements, all the sizes would...

I'm in the process of completing a remodel where I did whole house audio/video wiring in 11 rooms and wired for a home theater system. All wiring was brought to a control center room which is accessible behind the home theater components and other electronics for connection. I have a lot of...

I've got a B & K AVR-307 in a walk-out lower level below grade. Was only getting a couple of local stations with a regular antenna. Just put up a new Fanfare antenna on my roof and I can get stations from Minneapolis which is 150 miles away. I have so many stations to choose from now and it's...

I need recommendations on a good outdoor FM antenna. I will use a streetside rooftop tripod for mounting (formerly for tv antenna). This will be connected to an B&K AVR307 receiver in my home theatre setup via RG-6. Anyone use the Fanfare FM-2G antenna? I need to balance reception with a...

Thanks for the advice! I did run 2 lines of RG-6 to the locations I set up for the sub when we remodelled. The sub has inputs for left and right, but I do not see 2 outputs on the receiver (it is set up like Owen said). So do I only use one line? If so, where do I plug it in -- left or...

Got a great deal on a Velodyne HGS-18 from a dealer going out of business. Never had a sub before and I cannot understand what the manual is saying about hookup... I have a B & K AVR307 receiver. It appears that the only place to hook the sub up on the receiver is the output for powered...

Thanks for the feedback! I forgot to mention that I have just remodelled this house and have run three RG6 cables from my control center to every location in the house. I also have an 8-way multi-plexer installed, so doing the multi-feeds myself is not an issue where I need an installer...

Have had DirecTV since its inception in three different states and currently own 3 Sony DirecTV receivers, one of which has the base antenna you can use to operate the unit anywhere in the house (use it for the whole house audio system). We live in a Pegasus service area now (YUCK!) and DirecTV...

Thanks for your input everyone! My dealer is so helpful they delivered a 65" Mitsubishi floor model for me to demo for 4 days. It only took one look (on a cloudy day) to determine there is just too much glare with the Mitsubishi screens for my room. I live on a lake so that's why I don't...

Hi -- I am putting together my first home theater system and am trying to decide between the Samsung 61" DLP and the new Mitsubishi 65713 that is supposed to ship soon. My room has alot of windows (bad, I know) which I do not want to cover due to the view. I face SE, so I do not get direct...

Thanks for the input everyone! Chu, maybe I am mis-informed, but I always thought that MC was better than MM. At least that's what my local dealer in Sioux City, IA used to tell me. I seem to remember that when I replaced the turntable in '93 due to lightening, they told me the cartridge...

I checked out Vinyl Asylum, but there is such a divergence of opinion that I don't know how to weed through the info and alot of the stuf just goes over my head. I don't want something that is technically difficult. As far as budget, I am somewhat flexible. What I really want to know is for...

I am finally upgrading from my mid 80s 2 channel Luxman system to Home Theatre. I want to continue using my turntable which is a Denon DP-47F with an Ortofon moving coil cartridge. I listen to mainly 70s classic rock. My new system is B&W 803s and 805s powered by a B&K AVR307. I need to...

I am doing a remodel and am installing a distributed audio system throughout the house. I am using 9 pairs of Phase Technology CI-40V speakers in separate rooms, and two pairs of Phase Tech Spacias in bathrooms. I am using Ixos 14-4 speaker wire. Since I have never run in-wall stuff before I...

I am renovating a home and have the walls open to the studs. I am installing a home theater (first one) and have purchased B&W speakers. I will be using 805s on the rears. These are set up to bi-wire and my runs need to be about 45 feet each in order to get them in the walls. I would...

Hi Scott -- Thanks for the advice. Am I understanding that you are recommending using RG-6 to bi-wire the rear surround speakers instead of speaker wire? Don't mean to sound dumb, but I am just finally upgrading from my mid 80s Luxman 2-channel stereo and all the theater stuff is just blowing...

I am doing a total remodel of my house and am installing a whole house sound system with speakers in 11 rooms. Does anyone have recommendations on good receivers? I am considering the Niles ZR-4630. Comments are appreciated, since I know very little about this and the local audio stores don't...

I'm new to the forum and would appreciate advice about prewiring for a whole house distribution system and a theatre room for a house undergoing a total remodel. I am mainly an audio person and have purchased components with that in mind. This is my first foray into home theater and I want to do...