Serge_S Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hello. I am repositioning my speakers and need longer wire runs. http://www.parts-express.com/cat/speaker-wire/1894 has 4 categories: 1) Hi-Fi Speaker Wire, 2) Zip Cord, 3) Jacketed Speaker Cable, and 4) Flat Speaker Wire. In what circumstances any one of these types may be prefered over the others. Thanks, Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Flat speaker wire is nice if you want to hide the wire. I would just get some nice inexpensive 12 gauge wire unless you are into getting exotic wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hello. I am repositioning my speakers and need longer wire runs. http://www.parts-express.com/cat/speaker-wire/1894 has 4 categories: 1) Hi-Fi Speaker Wire, 2) Zip Cord, 3) Jacketed Speaker Cable, and 4) Flat Speaker Wire. In what circumstances any one of these types may be prefered over the others. Thanks, Serge I'd say the Hi-Fi would be more expensive than zip, but probably no better at doing the job. The jacketed would offer more protection perhaps. The flat is more decorative. I really don't know why they would divide speaker cables like this. Frankly, you should be looking at monoprice for cables. They make better sense and are less expensive. If you are putting the wires in walls, you need CL rated speaker wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Wal mart has some good speaker wire & prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hello. I am repositioning my speakers and need longer wire runs. http://www.parts-express.com/cat/speaker-wire/1894 has 4 categories: 1) Hi-Fi Speaker Wire, 2) Zip Cord, 3) Jacketed Speaker Cable, and 4) Flat Speaker Wire. In what circumstances any one of these types may be prefered over the others. Thanks, Serge I'd say the Hi-Fi would be more expensive than zip, but probably no better at doing the job. The jacketed would offer more protection perhaps. The flat is more decorative. I really don't know why they would divide speaker cables like this. Frankly, you should be looking at monoprice for cables. They make better sense and are less expensive. If you are putting the wires in walls, you need CL rated speaker wire. I buy most of my wires from Monoprice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Another good place to check for speaker cable at good prices is Knukonceptz. They have a larger range of sizes than Monoprice, from 8 Gauge to 16 Gauge. Their Karma Kable is in twisted pair geometry, which helps reject EM interference. Telephone wire is also twisted pair, for the same reason. The SS in the designation refers to the colours: smoke/silver. The tinned cable conducts well and is very corrosion-resistant, unlike some Home Depot wire or equivalent, which can turn green over time. http://www.knukonceptz.com/productMaster.cfm?category=Speaker%20Wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 "Knukoncep" .....looks like some good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_S Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys! I decided to go with this from monoprice: 12AWG Enhanced Loud Oxygen-Free Copper Speaker Wire Cable Monoprice has good reviews and their product selection is less confusing. Serge Edited October 26, 2013 by Serge_S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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