Speaker and Subwoofer wiring questions
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Posted by DL on April 1, 2005, 1:16 am
Please log in for more thread options 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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Posted by Eric Kinsinger on April 1, 2005, 7:23 am
Please log in for more thread options 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. | ||||||||||||||||
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Posted by DL on April 1, 2005, 10:48 am
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> DL wrote:
>> 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 >> >> > Use a RG6 or a digital RG59 for your sub cable. I have a tool that does
> 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. 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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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. >
> > DL wrote:
> >> I am in the process of finishing my basement and have run speaker the
to
> >> in-wall Monster CI-Pro for the speakers. I have a couple of questions > >> make sure that I have things set before I install the insulation and
location
> >> sheetrock. > >> > >> 1. I have run the mid and rear speaker connections to a central > >> 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
it
> >> 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 > >> 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 > >> > >> > > Use a RG6 or a digital RG59 for your sub cable. I have a tool that does
either
> > compression fittings and you can install a RCA type if you want on > > of the cables. 14 gauge is more than enough. You could get away with a
> > 16 gauge if you really wanted too. >
> 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 > > | ||||||||||||||||
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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
>
>