Bmaga123 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 This is a really dumb question I am sure but I am new to this stuff so please bare with me. What type of wires do I need for a 3.1 setup and how many? I want good quality wires and prespliced if possible. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmaga123 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 I forgot to mension I need these wires for 2 RF-52's, RC-52 center, and RW10d sub. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblio Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 For speaker wire I like monoprice in-wall 12 AWG. Other connections (HDMI etc.) depend on what sources (DVD, CD etc) you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Can't help you with the prespliced... but in an hour or two, I'm heading to Home Depot and will be buying 200' of the Carol Cable low voltage outdoor (12g) wiring. I'll be burying this in my walls for my speaker wires so they'll be hidden after I put up some drywall. Lest anyone think I'm making 200' or even 100' speaker lines, since I'm biamping I need 4 runs that will be approximately 35/40' each [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblio Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If your receiver has a LFE out you will probably need a RCA cable(s) to run to your sub. Added: If no LFE output you can run speaker wires from your L/R channels, these can be smaller gauge than the other speaker wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If prespliced means the insulation removed at the ends for you, it's easy to DIY. Most wire you buy doesn't come that way. You asked how many wires. What do you mean? Here is a good option from Monoprice: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10239&cs_id=1023901&p_id=2816&seq=1&format=2 If you are biwiring your RF-52s (not sure if they have dual binding posts), here's an example of what you need: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10239&cs_id=1023901&p_id=4037&seq=1&format=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmaga123 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks for the advice, basically I just need to know the best way to wire this 3.1 setup and I guess since the wire comes in spools then the statement how many wires doesnt play in because I just cut them out of the spool I assume other then Sub cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmaga123 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 I am sorry but what exactly is b-wiring and what is its advantage? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblio Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks for the advice, basically I just need to know the best way to wire this 3.1 setup and I guess since the wire comes in spools then the statement how many wires doesnt play in because I just cut them out of the spool I assume other then Sub cable. Correct. Get 100', always nice to have extra. If your speakers and or receiver have banana jacks, pick up some solderless plugs, only a few bucks a pair. I use these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If your RF-52s have four binding posts per speaker (two red posts connected by a flat metal piece, and two black posts connected.....) , you can bi-wire. You would remove the two connecting metal pieces, then power the upper pair of binding posts (treble) and the lower pair of posts (bass) seperately. Depending on what you are driving your speakers with, wiring this way will give more detail. You can use a multichannel / HT amp or use a bunch of mono amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmaga123 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Since the RF-52's only hold 100w and the receiver puts out 105 is this going to be bad for the speakers? Also do yuo guys use HDMI or Optical for your audio? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblio Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 A larger amp is usually better for a variety of reasons. As long as you don't overdrive the speaker, they will be fine. I use HDMI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblio Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Bi-amping Basics , with a bit on Bi-Wiring IIRC. I'd just hook them up direct for now, YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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