Kain Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Well? How are RadioShack speaker cables? Good enough quality? ------------------ Coming soon... Home Theater: TV: Samsung WS-36Z4HF (36" Direct View 16:9) A/V Receiver: (Still deciding) DVD Player: Denon DVD-3800 Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7s Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7s Subwoofer: Dual SVS CS-Ultras w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 I've used many different types of Rat Shack cables. They all seem fine. Personally, I prefer their 12ga megacable. Part# 278-1268 I find it decent to work with, plus it's color coded for ease of identification. I'll tell you what I do like. The Rat Shack "gold series" interconnects. They have good jackets and solid terminations. Definately, not bad for the price. ------------------ You should of heard just what I've seen. This message has been edited by Audioreality on 09-09-2002 at 08:25 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPDAWGFOX Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 your using reference 7 setup I would use Monster Cable for all video and audio cables. They are better then Radio Shack cables but they are worth every penny you spend for Monster. In addition, your system is as good as your weakest link so think of your cables as a component and use some of the best for maximum performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted September 9, 2002 Author Share Posted September 9, 2002 Thanks. So, your recommend me that cable for all my speakers? Even the subwoofers? ------------------ Coming soon... Home Theater: TV: Samsung WS-36Z4HF (36" Direct View 16:9) A/V Receiver: (Still deciding) DVD Player: Denon DVD-3800 Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7s Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7s Subwoofer: Dual SVS CS-Ultras w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted September 9, 2002 Author Share Posted September 9, 2002 TOPGAWDFOX, we posted at the same time. Anyhow, I think that Monster Cables are quite expensive and so wanted something a little cheaper. ------------------ Coming soon... Home Theater: TV: Samsung WS-36Z4HF (36" Direct View 16:9) A/V Receiver: (Still deciding) DVD Player: Denon DVD-3800 Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7s Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7s Subwoofer: Dual SVS CS-Ultras w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Well, my friend. It's not a bad idea to use the same cable for all the speakers. It would insure the transmission would remain consistent to all channels. Myself, I bi-wire my RF7s and RC7 with a special internally bi-wired cable. It's called StraightWire "sextet". But for my 4 RS7s, i'm using a 12ga cable with a high strand count. (Tributary SP2) It's just my personal preference. But yeah, with keeping inside of a moderate budget, I say use one for all. Plus, you might be able to get a better price for a whole spool of cable, as opposed to buying a length here and a length there. ------------------ You should of heard just what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 probably was said above, but MegaCable is 99% the same as monster cable ------------------ -justin SoundWise promediatech@Klipsch.com /1-888-554-5665 - RA# 800-554-7724 ext 5s> Email Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InventiveAudio.com Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Try www.partsexpress.com There Dayton brand RCA cables are equivalent to monster cable. I believe they are made by the same company too. I have use Monster, AR and Dayton and think they are all good but the Dayton rules because you're paying for marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted September 21, 2002 Author Share Posted September 21, 2002 Thanks. But I don't know what "ga" means as in "12ga." Someone care to explain? ------------------ Coming soon... Home Theater: TV: Samsung SP55W3HF (55" Rear-Projection 16:9) A/V Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (European version of Denon AVR-4802) DVD Player: Denon DVD-3800 Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7s Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7s Subwoofer: Dual SVS CS-Ultras w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanWinslow Posted September 21, 2002 Share Posted September 21, 2002 The ga. is the abbreviation for gauge. It is the measurement for the thickness of the total stranded wire. 18 guage is about the width of lamp cord. The 12 guage is about 1/4 inch thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted September 21, 2002 Author Share Posted September 21, 2002 quote: Originally posted by AlanWinslow: The ga. is the abbreviation for gauge. It is the measurement for the thickness of the total stranded wire. 18 guage is about the width of lamp cord. The 12 guage is about 1/4 inch thick. Thanks. So, higher the guage, better the cable? ------------------ Coming soon... Home Theater: TV: Samsung SP55W3HF (55" Rear-Projection 16:9) A/V Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (European version of Denon AVR-4802) DVD Player: Denon DVD-3800 Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7s Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7s Subwoofer: Dual SVS CS-Ultras w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted September 21, 2002 Share Posted September 21, 2002 quote: Originally posted by KAiN64: Originally posted by AlanWinslow: The ga. is the abbreviation for gauge. It is the measurement for the thickness of the total stranded wire. 18 guage is about the width of lamp cord. The 12 guage is about 1/4 inch thick. Thanks. So, higher the guage, better the cable? no, the lower the guage ------------------ -justin SoundWise promediatech@Klipsch.com /1-888-554-5665 - RA# 800-554-7724 ext 5s> Email Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted September 21, 2002 Share Posted September 21, 2002 also, ga. and awg and gauge are all the same, sometimes they put awg, but that is the same as guage as far as I know. ------------------ -justin SoundWise promediatech@Klipsch.com /1-888-554-5665 - RA# 800-554-7724 ext 5s> Email Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted September 21, 2002 Author Share Posted September 21, 2002 How can thinner cables be better than thicker cables? ------------------ Coming soon... Home Theater: TV: Samsung SP55W3HF (55" Rear-Projection 16:9) A/V Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (European version of Denon AVR-4802) DVD Player: Denon DVD-3800 Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7s Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7s Subwoofer: Dual SVS CS-Ultras w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M6 Driver Posted September 21, 2002 Share Posted September 21, 2002 KAiN64, The higher the Gauge the thinner the wire will be. John ------------------ "FULLY LOADED" J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted September 21, 2002 Share Posted September 21, 2002 think of it like this. a smal tube can only let out so much water at a time, limiting the amount of water in a certain amount of time, or you force it to put out more water than it can really take and now it splashes everywhere becaues of all the water pressure. with larger speaker cable you don't have to limit the amount of power going to the speakers so you have a cleaner flow of electrons, not having to bunch them up and push more than what should go through the cables, causing them to heat up (well, not in any case you will likely experience) or not put out as good of sound. that is my analogy, take it with a grain or two of salt ------------------ -justin SoundWise promediatech@Klipsch.com /1-888-554-5665 - RA# 800-554-7724 ext 5s> Email Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted September 22, 2002 Author Share Posted September 22, 2002 Thanks! By the way, can I use the same cable for the subwoofer(s) too? Meaning, the cable that I use for the RF-7s, RC-7, and the RS-7s can also be used for the subwoofer(s)? Or do I need a special "subwoofer cable"? ------------------ Coming soon... Home Theater: TV: Samsung SP55W3HF (55" Rear-Projection 16:9) A/V Receiver: Denon AVC-A11SR (European version of Denon AVR-4802) DVD Player: Denon DVD-3800 Center: Klipsch RC-7 Mains: Klipsch RF-7s Surrounds: Klipsch RS-7s Subwoofer: Dual SVS CS-Ultras w/Samson S1000 amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 I don't need any more interconnects or loudspeaker cables anymore, got plenty, thank you, but when I do, I buy BOTH the Radio Shack gold end stuff and the Monster stuff "cause they are both so convenient. Then a quick A/B test with a few different types of musical selection from the very best recorded CDs and I can quickly tell the difference. Rarely is a crucial difference. Sometimes the Monster is worth the extra price if the things are going to remain in my system for 5 to 10 years. Right now, most of the interconnects and loudspeaker cables are half and half. I am also auditioning a pair of Coincident CSTs at $695/pair, so it will be interesting so see if they are worth the price of a component ------------------ Colin's Music System Ak-2 Khorns & Klipsch subs; lights out, tubes glowing & smile beaming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bob Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Try your local home improvement stores, too! The Home Depot here carries 10 gauge speaker wire on huge spools. They usually also have pieces they've pre-cut for sale cheap. I got a 250 foot piece of 10 gauge for a whooping $25, which was about 10% of what it would have normally cost!! ------------------ mr.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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