FirebirdTN Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Need some help... I have been researching Monster cable for speaker wire, and must say I am dissapointed in their web site...If they are the best, why can't they put the most important spcification of speaker wire on their site-WIRE SIZE?!?!?!?!?!? I got my Quintets, and have started to hang them, but want some decent speaker wire that wont break the bank! I am connecting mostly inexpensive brick and mortor electronics...My receiver is going to be the Sony STR-DA1000ES. Here is the problem: The way my house is designed, I have two 12 port "dual gang" wall plates behind my A/V center, with just about every snap in adapter I need for interconnects. The problem: I don't have enough space for 7.1 sets of speaker connection snap-ins, so I am going to have to solder the speaker wire to RCA connectors (saving half the space). The typical monster cable at the local stores is too thick to fit an RCA end on... Soooo.....what is decent, that will fit? I will need a pretty good amount-I haven't measured it yet, but probably need 250-500 ft. I don't mind if my speakers wires aren't all the same length, but I do like to keep channel paris the same length (fronts, sides, rears). That is why I need that much cable... Thanks, -Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinoloco Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Check your inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 you have opened up a can of worms here, he he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Built your own wall plates at www.partsexpress.com Do a search on decora, there you will find the wall plates and inserts. then do a search for binding posts, f connectors, rca jack or whatever else you need. Take a look at there speaker wire while you are there. binding post 091-1206 I made I made plates for my 7.1 and bass shaker system, about 24 plates of various jacks for well under $200. If you go to a store an 8 port binding post will run you about $25 at radio shack and $30 elsewhere. take a look at therir banana plugs while you are there, About $3 a pair. Good luck Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkbainbridge Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Home Depot carries a full line of connectors and wall plates including gold plated binding posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Yes home depot carries Levington quikports (Good but expensive) and RCA (mediocre) Parts express offers the ability to customize the plates and save a decent chunk of change. As far as cable goes, I ahve bought monster on ebay at an incredible savings, parts express has some decent stuff, and I have also been looking at Cobalt Cables at www.cobaltcable.com Better cables is about twice what cobalt charges. Monster is the name to go with if you do not feel compfortable with radio shack or other brands. scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 also check out signalcable.com Call and talk to Frank, superior stuff to anything I've found at really reasonable rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 If you need that amount of cable, try e-mailing minn-male42. He sells pro audio products and mentioned that he can sell good quality 12 gauge wire for a good price, but only in large quantities, as they don't cut small pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Yes I forgot about minn. The 12gauge wire I purchase from him was fantastic. I have new worked with stranded wire that was twisted so tightly. Great stuff and great prices. scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruinsrme Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 must be stuttering again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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