Stupid HT theatre question?

What's the best way to splice speaker wire. I may need to do it because the rear wires are not long enough. Is there an easy way like plugs? Will it cause and sound degradation?

 

[jtusa]

Don't splice at all if it's avoidable. You're just creating more chance for "noise" in the wire.

But if you must, solder or use couplers.

 

[Skiguy411]

Soldering is probably the best you are gonna get, but as jtusa4 said, try to avoid it.

 

[Ikonomi]

Pics of your setup? 😛

You could just buy a roll of good wire and run that. No splicing, soldering, or coupling required.

 

I had my floors re-done and had them run the wire under the floor. I measured it too close I guess not giving enough breathing room if I want to move them a foot farther away. As it is not it's good, I would just like the luxury of having a little more wiggle room.

 

[MikeMike]

buy a longer run and tie it to the end of the other speaker wire as you pull it out.

MIKE

 

[Viperoni]

I wouldn't worry about splicing. The kind of equipment you'd have to have to actually tell a difference....

then again, there's the "peace of mind" factor.....