vadimz1503559506 Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 http://www.academytv.com.au/prod306.htm As per topic title is this cable ok for in-wall installation for rear speakers? Or should I go for 12 AWG? thanks, Vad.
glennb Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 I'd go for 12 AWG given the choice. Depends on how far it is though.
vadimz1503559506 Posted May 2, 2007 Author Posted May 2, 2007 I'd go for 12 AWG given the choice. Depends on how far it is though. The speakers are about 12-15m away (total including up the wall through the roof down the wall). The rears are Jamo 100w max. output. But I'm planning on upgrading all my speakers in the future (probably Krix ) so I just want to make sure the cabling is future proof.
Roderick Posted May 2, 2007 Posted May 2, 2007 http://www.academytv.com.au/prod306.htm As per topic title is this cable ok for in-wall installation for rear speakers? Or should I go for 12 AWG? thanks, Vad. Yeah, vadimz. If $43 is the price of a 50m roll, then this is a good buy! 14AWG is more than respectable for your rear speakers. Even 16AWG is considered perfectly adequate by most punters. Many hi-end speaker manufacturers use 16AWG internally in their speakers, so why opt for vastly more? What many people fail to take into account is that the HT calibration procedure will compensate for any reduction in decibels due to to cable resistance, and at 14AWG the resistance is only a percent or two for 8 Ohm rear speakers. I suppose there may be some objection to using single layer insulation (figure of eight) cable that is routed through wall, ceiling etc, where it may come close to 240 volt cables, but if installed sensibly there should be no worries. Rod
michal1503559548 Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 Yeah, vadimz. If $43 is the price of a 50m roll, then this is a good buy! 14AWG is more than respectable for your rear speakers. Even 16AWG is considered perfectly adequate by most punters. Many hi-end speaker manufacturers use 16AWG internally in their speakers, so why opt for vastly more?What many people fail to take into account is that the HT calibration procedure will compensate for any reduction in decibels due to to cable resistance, and at 14AWG the resistance is only a percent or two for 8 Ohm rear speakers. I suppose there may be some objection to using single layer insulation (figure of eight) cable that is routed through wall, ceiling etc, where it may come close to 240 volt cables, but if installed sensibly there should be no worries. Rod I too will be installing cabling for rear speakers with a similar length of 12-15m and I'm not sure what cable I need to use. In my situation the cable HAS to run in parallel to power cables for at least the run down the wall. I know this is really, really bad but there's simply no way around it. What sort of cable do I need to minimize the interference? Would there be any noticeable interference? Regards, Michal
Nolz Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 I aksed a similar question a little while back and ended up buying from the SELBY store on ebay. I bought a 50m length of the NEOTECH in wall speaker wire (14awg). It is well presented sturdy, easy to work with and fire resistant up to....whatever temp. Proof however is in the pudding and the B&W surrounds that I put up sound fantastic. I dont have a problem reccomending that retailer or this specific product. Just some food for thought.
michal1503559548 Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 I aksed a similar question a little while back and ended up buying from the SELBY store on ebay. I bought a 50m length of the NEOTECH in wall speaker wire (14awg). It is well presented sturdy, easy to work with and fire resistant up to....whatever temp. Proof however is in the pudding and the B&W surrounds that I put up sound fantastic. I dont have a problem reccomending that retailer or this specific product. Just some food for thought. Thanks for the advice. I've seen the cable in my searches and under normal circumstances I would agree. However, the speakers we're dealing with here are Accusound Omega 650's and thus it wouldn't be entirely surprising if that cable was worth more than the rear speakers that would be connected with it. The speakers aren't likely to be upgraded this decade either as they're at my parents house and they just won't be interested in upgrading. They would however complain if there was noise or distortion on the rear speakers. Is there any cheaper cable that can produce decent results given the "value" nature of these speakers is taken into account? Regards, Michal
Psycho! Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 I aksed a similar question a little while back and ended up buying from the SELBY store on ebay. I bought a 50m length of the NEOTECH in wall speaker wire (14awg). It is well presented sturdy, easy to work with and fire resistant up to....whatever temp. Proof however is in the pudding and the B&W surrounds that I put up sound fantastic. I dont have a problem reccomending that retailer or this specific product. Just some food for thought. Thats good to hear Thats exactly what I bought and who I bought it from for my wiring job! Now all I have to do is decide on the speakers I am going to be putting there!
vadimz1503559506 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Posted July 30, 2007 So is 14 AWG is Always 14 AWG? or is Selby's 14 AWG 50m @$159.95 better then AcademyTV's 14 AWG 50m @$42.90 ?
Psycho! Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Thats good to hear Thats exactly what I bought and who I bought it from for my wiring job! Now all I have to do is decide on the speakers I am going to be putting there! Also, as a note its refreshing to see a company follow up on their product and service. Selby Acoustics on eBay sent me a follow up email just checking that I had received my cable and was happy etc.. You dont get that often these days.
Nolz Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Also, as a note its refreshing to see a company follow up on their product and service. Selby Acoustics on eBay sent me a follow up email just checking that I had received my cable and was happy etc.. You dont get that often these days. You're right, it is refreshing to get that sort of after sales follow up. Even if it is automated
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