Help me decide which cable to buy...PLEASE!!!

xcitor · 08-11-2009, 08:47 AM

Ok,
So we are moving into a bigger place, and I have decided that I need to buy new cables for everything. My last purchase is the speaker cable, as I CAN NOT decide on what to get.

These are the choices:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

http://www.cablesforless.com/p-1248-...-100-foot.aspx

I am ordering 200ft. I won't be running this in wall, and the longest run will be 25-30ft, and that will be for the rear surrounds.

The main differance between all of these is thread count, does it really matter? Along with the price. I can get 200ft of the second kind for as much as the 100ft of the 3rd.

I was going to run 10 gauge all around, but in the end decided that was quite overkill.

You can see my equipment in my signature.

Anyone that could give some friendly advice would be very appreciated

Thanks,
Quentin

WestDC · 08-11-2009, 11:28 AM

Since you are running it exposed -Depending on your decor-I would go with the first choice based on the jacket color.

Any of the three choices would be fine it just depends on whats eaiser on your eye in the room.

Bigloww · 08-11-2009, 11:34 AM

Since you are not running it behind the walls/cieling the 2nd choice is all you need. At maximum runs of only 25 ft, any one of the choiced will be more than enough. You can even get away with 14 or even 16 awg at those lengths if a bit smaller wire would be easier to run. But if size doesn't matter (that's what she said) 12 awg all the way.

How are going to run it (under carpet or behind the base boards)? As DC suggested, the white may be easier on the eye if going open runs..

xcitor · 08-11-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WestDC

Since you are running it exposed -Depending on your decor-I would go with the first choice based on the jacket color.

Any of the three choices would be fine it just depends on whats eaiser on your eye in the room.

I forgot to mention that I am putting all the cables in raceways around the room, so I won't be able to see the cable at all.

Thanks for the quick reply

Right now I am leaning towards the 2nd, simply because its the cheapest option, and I can't see much of a differance between it, and the 3rd, besides the higher thread count on the 3rd.

If anyone else wants to chime in it would be much appreciated

tcarcio · 08-11-2009, 11:57 AM

Choice #2 would work fine.I would stick with the 12 guage so if you upgrade your equipment you don't have to run new cables. I get mine from lowe's. 12g lamp chord is all I use with all my stuff.

xcitor · 08-12-2009, 10:14 AM

So I went with the 2nd.

Thanks for the replys guys

08-11-2009, 08:47 AM	#1
xcitor Just MARRIED!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 480	Help me decide which cable to buy...PLEASE!!! Ok, So we are moving into a bigger place, and I have decided that I need to buy new cables for everything. My last purchase is the speaker cable, as I CAN NOT decide on what to get. These are the choices: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 http://www.cablesforless.com/p-1248-...-100-foot.aspx I am ordering 200ft. I won't be running this in wall, and the longest run will be 25-30ft, and that will be for the rear surrounds. The main differance between all of these is thread count, does it really matter? Along with the price. I can get 200ft of the second kind for as much as the 100ft of the 3rd. I was going to run 10 gauge all around, but in the end decided that was quite overkill. You can see my equipment in my signature. Anyone that could give some friendly advice would be very appreciated Thanks, Quentin __________________ 50" Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD Onkyo TX-SR805 PS3 Slim w/ 320GB HDD Fronts: Mirage OMNI 550 Center: Mirage OMNI C150 Surrounds: Mirage OMNI 150 Rear Surrounds: Mirage OMNI 150 Subwoofer: Infinity PS-212 Monster Cable Surge Protector HTPC: Case: SiverStone LC13-E Motherboard: Asus P5E CPU: Intel Q6600 @ 3.2 Memory: 4 GB A-Data 6400 @ 800 1:1 HDD: WD 640 GB Video: Sapphire 4890 @ 950/1000 Power: PC P&C 750 Silencer PSN: xombekiller PS3: 48 : 224 Last edited by xcitor; 08-11-2009 at 08:51 AM.

08-11-2009, 11:34 AM	#3
Bigloww SHITTER was FULL!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In a van, down by the river. Posts: 5,579	Since you are not running it behind the walls/cieling the 2nd choice is all you need. At maximum runs of only 25 ft, any one of the choiced will be more than enough. You can even get away with 14 or even 16 awg at those lengths if a bit smaller wire would be easier to run. But if size doesn't matter (that's what she said) 12 awg all the way. How are going to run it (under carpet or behind the base boards)? As DC suggested, the white may be easier on the eye if going open runs.. __________________ Commit to the Indian.. *In Loving Memory of Junkie, The Rizz, Eagle and the Boys.. They are gone (wasted in fact) but not forgotten..*

08-11-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
tcarcio High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA. Posts: 1,818	Choice #2 would work fine.I would stick with the 12 guage so if you upgrade your equipment you don't have to run new cables. I get mine from lowe's. 12g lamp chord is all I use with all my stuff. __________________ Pioneer Elite Vsx 81txv as pre amp Behringer EP 2500 for the Danley DTS-10 sub MackieFR2500 amp for mains Crown XLS 402d amp for center 2 Crown CTs 600 amps for surrounds B+W 801 series 80 speakers for mains Boston Acoustics VR-12 center Cambridge Soundworks S-300 surrounds x 4 Samsung bd-p1500 BD player Toshiba HD XA2 HD dvd player Optoma HD-72 720p PJ for movies Benq PE-7800 PJ for TV, 106'' screen

08-12-2009, 10:14 AM	#6
xcitor Just MARRIED!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 480	So I went with the 2nd. Thanks for the replys guys __________________ 50" Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010FD Onkyo TX-SR805 PS3 Slim w/ 320GB HDD Fronts: Mirage OMNI 550 Center: Mirage OMNI C150 Surrounds: Mirage OMNI 150 Rear Surrounds: Mirage OMNI 150 Subwoofer: Infinity PS-212 Monster Cable Surge Protector HTPC: Case: SiverStone LC13-E Motherboard: Asus P5E CPU: Intel Q6600 @ 3.2 Memory: 4 GB A-Data 6400 @ 800 1:1 HDD: WD 640 GB Video: Sapphire 4890 @ 950/1000 Power: PC P&C 750 Silencer PSN: xombekiller PS3: 48 : 224

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08-11-2009, 11:28 AM	#2
WestDC WestDC Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: EARTH Posts: 1,181	Since you are running it exposed -Depending on your decor-I would go with the first choice based on the jacket color. Any of the three choices would be fine it just depends on whats eaiser on your eye in the room. __________________ "Let's have some FUN!"