thickness of speaker wire? (1 Viewer)

[chris bruce]

Could somebody please let me know what gauge speaker wire I need. It will be about a 100 ft. run to each of my surround speakers. Thanks

 

[KeithMoechnig]

a general rule is 14 gauge or lower for 50 and uner and 12 gauge or lower for 100 feet to 50 feet, so I'd get 12 gauge.

 

[John Pine]

Agreed! For a run of that length, definitely go with 12 gauge

 

[chris bruce]

Thanks guys. Now is there a difference in speaker wire. Or can I just go to radio shack and get 12 gauge normal speaker wire. Thanks

 

[KeithMoechnig]

There is a difference in speaker wire grade, and I think Radioshack is overpriced for their quality of wire. Got to www.partsexpress.com and search for sound kind 12 gauge. That is very nice wire, especially for the price.

 

[John Pine]

Ditto!

 

[Chu Gai]

But for an in-wall run, go with the stuff that's rated CL2/3 to meet possible fire and building codes.

 

[Mark Sherman]

But for an in-wall run, go with the stuff that's rated CL2/3 to meet possible fire and building codes.



Agreed.