Speaker and Subwoofer wiring questionsPosted by DL on April 1, 2005, 1:16 am
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I am in the process of finishing my basement and have run speaker the
in-wall Monster CI-Pro for the speakers. I have a couple of questions to
make sure that I have things set before I install the insulation and
sheetrock.
1. I have run the mid and rear speaker connections to a central location
where the HT equipment will be located. I would like to do the same for the
subwoofer line(s) (multiple runs for flexibility) as it is a convenient
channel to run the wiring. For a 6' distance, the speaker wires are run
next to the power (110v 12-2) wires. Will this cause a problem? I was
told that this might cause interference with the speaker or subwoofer
operation.
2. Not seeing any bulk subwoofer in-wall cable, what type and gauge of wire
is best for the subwoofer connection. Can I run more of the 14 gauge CI-Pro
and solder a RCA connection to meet the wall jacks. Does it need to be
heavier gauge than 14? I am installing multiple SW runs to allow for
locating the SW in different locations in the room. The longest run will be
25'.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
David
Posted by Eric Kinsinger on April 1, 2005, 7:23 am
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DL wrote:
compression fittings and you can install a RCA type if you want on
either of the cables. 14 gauge is more than enough. You could get away
with a 16 gauge if you really wanted too.
Posted by DL on April 1, 2005, 10:48 am
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Thanks for the fast response.
I have plenty of RG6 Quad and compression fittings. Any thoughts on the
speaker and subwoofer wiring next to the regular power 12-2 lines?
David
Posted by Peter Sackmann on June 21, 2005, 12:49 pm
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Running speaker wires right next to AC lines is not a good idea. Depending
on what kind of load is hooked up on the AC (especially fluorescent lights,
or other induction devices) you may get a get a more or less pronounced hum.
Speaker wiring should be at least 1 foot away from power lines, especially
if it is a, say, more than2 ft parallel run. Crossing AC lines is o.k.
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> in-wall Monster CI-Pro for the speakers. I have a couple of questions to
> make sure that I have things set before I install the insulation and
> sheetrock.
>
> 1. I have run the mid and rear speaker connections to a central location
> where the HT equipment will be located. I would like to do the same for the
> subwoofer line(s) (multiple runs for flexibility) as it is a convenient
> channel to run the wiring. For a 6' distance, the speaker wires are run
> next to the power (110v 12-2) wires. Will this cause a problem? I was
> told that this might cause interference with the speaker or subwoofer
> operation.
>
> 2. Not seeing any bulk subwoofer in-wall cable, what type and gauge of wire
> is best for the subwoofer connection. Can I run more of the 14 gauge CI-Pro
> and solder a RCA connection to meet the wall jacks. Does it need to be
> heavier gauge than 14? I am installing multiple SW runs to allow for
> locating the SW in different locations in the room. The longest run will be
> 25'.
>
> Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
>
> David
>
>