Dave Gates
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Hello all,
This is only my 2nd post, but I have been browsing this forum since February, when I decided to build a HT/Rec Room in my basement. I already had some of my initial construction questions answered, just by reading most of the past threads in the Building a Home Theater Area.
However, I still have some questions concerning in-wall speaker wire. I'll list all the pre wiring tips I plan on using for my HT, and then give my specific questions.
POWER
(1) 20amp dedicated circuit for equipment (no lights).
(1) 20amp dedicated circuit for sub (on same leg of panel as equip).
(1) Power conditioner in equipment rack.
Commercial grade outlets.
VIDEO SIGNAL
(4) RG6, quad shielded (1-Dish In, 1-Cable/OTA, 1-Feed Out, 1-Spare).
Gold plated F connectors.
Gold plated wall plates.
TELECOM
(1) Phone line for DSS.
(2) Cat5 lines for future use.
Wall plates.
SPEAKER WIRE
To meet code, I need to install the UL listed wire for in-wall use. I will be terminating the wires at wallplates to meet the WAF and keep the walls looking clean for resale someday. I plan on pre wiring for a 7.1 set up, with a couple of extra runs for bass shakers.
The HT area will be approx 17' long x 12' wide. Also, I plan on buying the wire in bulk (500 ft), so I want to use the same wire for the R/L speakers as I do for the surrounds.
Here are my questions:
Which type of speaker wire would you recommend?
A) 14-ga, 2 conductor
B) 12-ga, 2 conductor
C) 14-ga, 4 conductor
D) 12-ga, 4 conductor
From some of the other posts I have read, I was planning on using the 14-ga, 4 conductor for a couple of reasons. First, my runs are not long enough to realy need the 12-ga wire. Secondly, the 4 conductor allows me the option to bi-amp/bi-wire my surrounds, or just use the 4 conductors as 2 conductors which is essentially a larger conductor than a 12-ga wire.
Does this sound reasonable?
Which brand of wire do you recommend? Monster? Liberty? Acoustic Research? I would consider Better Cables, but they do not make an in-wall wire.
Feel free to give any other suggstions, or comments.
Thanks in advance.
Dave
This is only my 2nd post, but I have been browsing this forum since February, when I decided to build a HT/Rec Room in my basement. I already had some of my initial construction questions answered, just by reading most of the past threads in the Building a Home Theater Area.
However, I still have some questions concerning in-wall speaker wire. I'll list all the pre wiring tips I plan on using for my HT, and then give my specific questions.
POWER
(1) 20amp dedicated circuit for equipment (no lights).
(1) 20amp dedicated circuit for sub (on same leg of panel as equip).
(1) Power conditioner in equipment rack.
Commercial grade outlets.
VIDEO SIGNAL
(4) RG6, quad shielded (1-Dish In, 1-Cable/OTA, 1-Feed Out, 1-Spare).
Gold plated F connectors.
Gold plated wall plates.
TELECOM
(1) Phone line for DSS.
(2) Cat5 lines for future use.
Wall plates.
SPEAKER WIRE
To meet code, I need to install the UL listed wire for in-wall use. I will be terminating the wires at wallplates to meet the WAF and keep the walls looking clean for resale someday. I plan on pre wiring for a 7.1 set up, with a couple of extra runs for bass shakers.
Here are my questions:
Which type of speaker wire would you recommend?
A) 14-ga, 2 conductor
B) 12-ga, 2 conductor
C) 14-ga, 4 conductor
D) 12-ga, 4 conductor
From some of the other posts I have read, I was planning on using the 14-ga, 4 conductor for a couple of reasons. First, my runs are not long enough to realy need the 12-ga wire. Secondly, the 4 conductor allows me the option to bi-amp/bi-wire my surrounds, or just use the 4 conductors as 2 conductors which is essentially a larger conductor than a 12-ga wire.
Does this sound reasonable?
Which brand of wire do you recommend? Monster? Liberty? Acoustic Research? I would consider Better Cables, but they do not make an in-wall wire.
Feel free to give any other suggstions, or comments.
Thanks in advance.
Dave