What wire gauge for Klipsch Ultra 5.1?

[Schfifty Five]

I need some longer speaker wires. Is there a recommended gauge for this set of speakers?

It's only the rear two speakers that need longer wire. Once I find the right gauge, I will buy from Radio Shack.

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[0roo0roo]

16...cheapo lampcord reel from frys or radio shack works fine

 

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
16...cheapo lampcord reel from frys or radio shack works fine

Cool, thanks man!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Here's some more info.
http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm

Make sure you don't pay too much.
50 foot of 16 gauge should be like $10

 

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Here's some more info.
http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm

Make sure you don't pay too much.
50 foot of 16 gauge should be like $10

Ah thanks! Ok will make sure not to over pay.

 

[0roo0roo]

do the new klipsch have headphone connectors on one end? radio shack also has solderless plugs.. easy screw on terminals

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Schfifty Five

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Here's some more info.
http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm

Make sure you don't pay too much.
50 foot of 16 gauge should be like $10

Ah thanks! Ok will make sure not to over pay.

yea good link, pseudoscience is pervasive in the stereo market for some reason. dansdata.com has some on this too

 

[Eli]

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[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
do the new klipsch have headphone connectors on one end? radio shack also has solderless plugs.. easy screw on terminals

I do know the older Logitech Z's have RCA cables instead of speaker wire (Logi changed them towards summer 05). Looks like the Klipsches still have normal speaker wire pic

 

[0roo0roo]

ah seems they wised up. earlier klipsch had headphone plugs on the speaker end, a stupid design. the sub had normal connectors. very important for surround systems not to limit you on wire choice and length..routing surround wires is always a pain

 

[Midlander]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Here's some more info.
http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm

Make sure you don't pay too much.
50 foot of 16 gauge should be like $10

Great link, Soundman. I have been looking for this information, since I'm getting to do some wiring myself. :beer:

 

[remagavon]

My 5.1 ultra system has a low hum when I turn it on. Anyone know how to fix that?

 

[0roo0roo]

mute line in?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: remagavon
My 5.1 ultra system has a low hum when I turn it on. Anyone know how to fix that?

Does it vary with volume?

 

[remagavon]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
mute line in?

Done that.. it does it even without a source connected. The pots don't sound dirty at all either.. I have no idea what happened. One day I just started hearing it out of nowhere, and it's been there since. I usually use headphones partially because of that, heh.

 

[ManyBeers]

Originally posted by: remagavon

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
mute line in?

Done that.. it does it even without a source connected. The pots don't sound dirty at all either.. I have no idea what happened. One day I just started hearing it out of nowhere, and it's been there since. I usually use headphones partially because of that, heh.

That hum you here is explained at Klipsch's website if your interested. It is normal

 

[slpaulson]

Originally posted by: remagavon
My 5.1 ultra system has a low hum when I turn it on. Anyone know how to fix that?

Have you tried it on a different wall socket?
Mine doesn't hum at all...

As far as the wire, I replaced mine with 16 gauge. I can't say I noticed any difference.

 

[remagavon]

Originally posted by: cRazYdood

Originally posted by: remagavon
My 5.1 ultra system has a low hum when I turn it on. Anyone know how to fix that?

Have you tried it on a different wall socket?
Mine doesn't hum at all...

As far as the wire, I replaced mine with 16 gauge. I can't say I noticed any difference.

Not recently, but I believe it's on a line that is power conditioned (filtered). I'll probably give it a try when I get un-lazy.

 

[JoPh]

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