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Speaker Wiring - Choosing Home Theater Speaker Wire

If you have a home theatre system or a pair of loudspeakers then you will want to get the best possible sound quality and maximum potential from your speaker system. The good news is that you can get a noticeable sound quality difference from your speakers with a minimal investment in good quality speaker wires. In this article we will show you the benefits and explain, in understandable language, the reasons for you to decide if you want to upgrade to the optimum speaker cable to enhance your audio listening experience and overall system sound quality.

Choosing home theatre speaker wire is not an exact science but there are simple rules that you should follow when selecting speaker wire for your audio and hifi system. Many high street hifi shops are happy to sell you expensive speaker cables which may or may not suit your audio system and it is possible to waste hundreds of pounds or dollars on wiring that is certainly unjustified in making any audible difference on most home hi-fi and home cinema systems.

So what should I look for when choosing home theater speaker wire - best tips ?

Firstly, you should know how to choose the right gauge of speaker wiring and this is easily done by understanding that a thickness of wire is relative to the gauge or size of the copper conductor/s inside the speaker wire. The gauge number, which is available by the standard AWG or American Wire Gauge, identifies the cable thickness. However, you should note that the lower the gauge of the wire the thicker it will be.

The lower the AWG gauge number of a speaker wire indicates the capacity or ability to more better pass the electrical audio signal through the speaker wiring conductor. The general standard or accepted range of wiring is from 12 to 18 gauge.

When selecting the right gauge speaker wiring for your home theatre, cinema system or hifi then you should take into consideration the general reputation of a supplier and cable manufacturer and the level of sound quality you wish to achieve within your own budget. You will also need to work out the length of your speaker cable installation and how much cable is required to connect the speakers. If you are installing a home theatre and require surround sound system at the back of your room then longer cable runs will be required and you should understand that a long wires runs cause their own problems in relation to loss of sound quality due to electrical current loss through the cable.

As a rule of thumb it is advisable to select speaker wire gauge from the following guideline of distance vs cable gauge:

(1) Distance from hi-fi / home cinema system to loudspeaker (Less than 60 feet)=16 gauge.
(2) Distance from hi-fi / home theatre system to loudspeaker (Less than 60 to 180 feet)=14 gauge.
(3) Distance from hi-fi / home audio system to loud speaker (More than 180 feet)=12 gauge.

With home theatre speaker wire it is worth considering thicker gauge cable as it can really help you achieve good sound quality results and also as thicker wire handles the electrical signal much better it reduces the resistance of the cable and therefore puts less strain on your amplifier or audio visual receiver thus giving longer life of your amplifier component and providing a better quality sound output which is delivered more easily to your speaker / surround sound system.

Thinner speaker wiring, generally less expensive, is obviously easier to work with when installing around skirting boards or under flooring and choosing a good quality 16 gauge speaker wire will still achieve fantastic results for rear surround sound speakers providing that the cables are made from good quality components and this extends also to the correct use of cable terminators on both amplifier and speaker ends.

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Beng LB 776 Hifi Home Theatre Floor Standing Speakers - Pair $79.9 A great addition to any living room: the LB 776 speaker pair from Beng! Not just a treat for the eyes, your ears won't believe the sound quality of this impressive floor standing speaker pair. At almost 90cm high, these speakers grab the attention of your family and friends, and prove undoubtedly that your living room is the place to be. Don't settle for anything less - Beng has the best quality for the best price.

Auna 5.1 1200W Max Home Cinema System with Wireless Rear Speakers $204.9 This Auna active speaker system is a superb surround sound home theatre system with wireless rear speakers and a sleek and modern piano-key finish. At the core of the system is the 30W RMS active subwoofer. This subwoofer is connected to the 3 front speakers via cable. The two rear speakers connect to the system wirelessly, making it easy to spread them around your living room in any way you wish. Together they give you a 100W RMS surround system that is sure to impress.Not only do the wireless rear speakers make it easy to set up in any space, it also means you will have less messy cables to tuck and hide away!The four satellite speakers are on stands and have a streamlined and elegant appearance unlike other system available out there today.All elements of the home theatre surround system in a design that is sure to add a touch of style to any living room.

Nexxtech Ceiling/Wall Mount Speakers $49.99 Immerse yourself in a full-blown audio experience with these ceiling/wall mount speakers from Nexxtech. Pumping 80 watts of power with a frequency range of 50 Hz-20kHz, these speakers will resurrect your entertainment experience. The 2-way speakers come complete with all the hardware needed for a quick and simple installation. Speaker cable is available for additional purchase at TheSource.ca . The paintable grille design makes it easy to blend with any décor, providing a quality solution for your home theatre or surround sound applications. UPC: 741235158523 Manufacturer's Part Number: FG-C5E/B-1

ENERGY CB-10 5.5-INCH BOOK SHELF SPEAKERS $289.99 The 5.5" ENERGY CB-10 Book Shelf Speakers provide the powerful sound you crave without invading your space. You can put these compact speakers virtually anywhere in your home-on the wall, on a shelf, or speaker stand. With 1-inch hyperbolic aluminum dome tweeters and 5.5" woofers, this pair of CB-10 speakers make a big impact for mid-sized bookcase speakers. Not to mention the high-quality black ash finish adds an elegant touch to any décor. The ENERGY CB-10 Speakers make a great addition to your home theatre system or computer setup, giving your movies, music, and video games the incredibly clean realistic sound you have been looking for. UPC: 629303300183 Manufacturer's Part Number: CB10

Panasonic SHFX71 Optional Wireless Kit for Rear Speakers $149.99 Transmit your audio signals by radio waves and eliminate all the speakers cables by using the optional Wireless Kit for Panasonic's SHFX71 rear speakers. It has a ready-to-install compact rear speaker with built-in technology to reduce interference for higher quality sound. This optical kit is compatible with the SC-BT230, SC-BT330, and SC-BT730 Blu-ray home theatre systems.

Coby DVD420 Home Theatre DVD Player 2.1Channel $65.16 ULTRACOMPACT DVD PLAYER DVD DVD RRW CD CDRRW and JPEG Compatible Dolby digital decoder Digital and analog AV outputs for home theater use NTSCPAL compatible Convenient onscreen display Multiple language subtitle and camera angle support Picture zoom function Parental lock control FCC approved and ETL listed HOME THEATER SPEAKERS 2.1channel system with 75W total output power 2 fullrange satellite speakers Wooden subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response Convenient volume and bass level controls

ENERGY CB-5 4.5-INCH BOOK SHELF SPEAKERS $219.99 The 4.5" ENERGY CB-5 Book Shelf SpeakerS provide the powerful sound you crave without invading your space. You can put these compact speakers virtually anywhere in your home-on the wall, on a shelf, or speaker stand. With .75-inch hyperbolic aluminum dome tweeters and 4.5" woofers, this pair of CB-5s make a big impact for mid-sized bookcase speakers. Not to mention the high-quality black ash finish adds an elegant touch to any décor. The ENERGY CB-5 Speakers make a great addition to your home theatre system or computer setup, giving your movies, music, and video games the incredibly clean realistic sound you have been looking for. UPC: 629303300176 Manufacturer's Part Number: CB5

LG HT356SD 5.1 DVD Home Theatre System $149.99 With the LG HT356SD 5.1 DVD Home Cinema system you’ll be able to enjoy movies in surround sound in the comfort of your own living room. Dolby Pro Logic II and LG's Virtual surround matrix makes for an immersive experience with crystal-clear quality audio. Five speakers plus a bass unit make movies come alive!

ZVOX Z-Base 580 Home Theatre System $549.99 Now you can get room-filling home theater sound - without a room full of speakers and wires. The ZVOX Z-Base 580 is a complete home theatre system surround sound system - including dual powered subwoofers - all in one cabinet. Incredibly easy setup means you just have to place the 580 on a piece of furniture, place your flat-panel TV on top of the ZVOX system, connect one wire and you've you've installed a high-performance home theater system in under 10 minutes. With a high-efficiency 120 watt Class D digital amplifier, 2 rear analog stereo inputs, 1 digital optical input, and a front panel input, t he ZVOX Z-Base 580 provides amazingly remarkable wide range, accurate sound UPC: 882360058019 Manufacturer's Part Number: Zbase 580 Specs Amplifier: The 580 uses a high-efficiency 120 watt Class D digital amplifier. Rear inputs: (2) analog stereo inputs, (1) digital (Toslink) optical input, (1) coaxial digital input. Front input: (1) 3.5mm stereo front panel input. Frequency range: 34 Hz - 20 kHz. The 580 is bi-amplified, using a specially designed amplifier that includes electronic contouring for superb frequency response. The 580 uses dual 6.25" subwoofers with a high-mass long-throw design in a ported enclosure. The 580's five 3.25" main speaker drivers use a long-throw design to create remarkably wide range, accurate sound. The system is magnetically shielded so it can be used near a TV or monitor. Unlike most systems in its category, the 580 uses an MDF (medium density fiberboard) wood cabinet - instead of molded plastic. MDF is the preferred construction material for high-performance speaker systems. UPC: 882360058019 Manufacturer's Part Number: Zbase 580

Aluratek AIREC01F Internet Radio Home Theatre Ed $117.97 Choose between more than 11 000 radio stations worldwide via builtin vTuner with no monthly cost. Search music by genre country or state. Compatible with universal PlugnPlay audio servers such as: Microsoft Media Player 11 (WMP11) Microsoft Media Connect and MusicMatch Jukebox. Wireless access WIFI 802.11 b/g Ethernet and USB 2.0 (host only) connectivity. Access music files (MP3 WMA WAV) stored on a USB 2.0 flash drive MP3 player or Hard drive through the units USB port. 2 RCA plugs (Stereo Lineout) for external speakers. No PC is required.

Panasonic SC-BT230EB-K 5.1 Blu-ray Home Theatre System $249.99 By using combination of real speakers and virtual speakers the Panasonic SC-BT230 surrounds the viewer with sound creating a smoother more natural effect. Featuring a bamboo cone the speakers respond faster making vocals clearer and movie dialogue easier to follow. The unit's image-processing technology reproduces colour data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems so colours are faithful to real life and pin-sharp.

Pioneer XW-NAV1K-K Home Theatre Dock for iPod® and iPhone $249.99 For music and movie lovers who want an all-in-one AV system, Pioneer has created the sleek and stylish XW-NAV1K-K. It features an iPod/iPhone dock , as well an FM tuner and CD/DVD player. Connected to any TV , the XW-NAV1K-K becomes a compact home entertainment system suited for any room in the house. With an HDMI output for DVD the Pioneer XW-NAV1K-K multimedia hub offers high quality video, along with excellent audio through two Full Range speakers with Passive Radiators. Its advanced HDMI upscaling adds a new dimension to DVDs by creating high-definition 1080p levels of detail. In addition, video stored or streamed through the iPod can be watched on TV thanks to a composite video output on the rear of the XW-NAV1 system. A USB port enables easy playback of music files, JPEG photos and DivX videos from a USB memory device. Plus, with the CD-to-USB ripping functionality it's easy to record CD tracks directly onto USB without having to use a computer . UPC: 884938119337 Manufacturer's Part Number: XW-NAV1K-K

Sony SSCR3000 Home Theater Speakers $71.99 1.98 lb 150 Hz to 20 kHz 3.0 3.53 lb Centre Speaker Sensitivity: 88 dB Surround Speaker Sensitivity: 85 dB Bass Reflex Design Nano Fine Tweeter rated to 50 kHz SSCR3000 SSCR3000 Home Theater Speakers Sony Sony Corporation Speaker System www.sony.com

Samsung HW-C450 2.1 Channel Audio Bar Home Theatre System $349.99 Prepare to be completely enveloped in pristine, powerful 280W sound with Samsung's HW-C450 2.1 Channel Audio Bar Home Theatre System. The system is made up of 2 front speakers and a wireless subwoofer that deliver amazing virtual surround sound, throwing you deeper into your entertainment environment than ever before. Features Enhanced experience with Virtual Surround Sound Wall mountable to maximize space 5.8 GHz wireless powered subwoofer ENERGY STAR® Compliant Maximize your room's space with the HW-C450's ultra-slim profile and included wall mount. Plus, the wireless-powered subwoofer can go virtually anywhere, even behind furniture, out of sight and out of mind. Not only will you save space but you'll also save on energy costs too thanks to the system's eco-friendly feature. Pair your TVs with the Samsung HW-C450 and make movie nights unforgettable. UPC: 770332427287 Manufacturer's Part Number: HW-E450/ZC

Yamaha / YHT-493BL Home Theatre System / YHT493BL $399 Yamaha - YHT-493BL Home Theatre System - YHT493BL

ZVOX Z-base 220 home theatre sound bar system $219.99 The Z-Base 220 is compact and roughly the size of a standard DVD player , compatible with 22-37-inch televisions. The Z-Base System fills your room with rich, satisfying 3D sound, including impressive bass response - and with no external speakers, subwoofers or wires. The high-performance speakers and amplifiers produce exceptional sound quality and the wood (MDF) cabinet exceeds any plastic cabinet. The exclusive PhaseCue II technology creates three-dimensional surround sound without external speakers and wires . Fit the ZVOX Z-Base 220 in a shelf or under your television pedestal, if size-appropriate. Setup is simple, just connect one wire and follow the simple owner's manual. Program the Z-Base 220 to respond to your TV or cable box remote control. The Dialog Emphasis feature uses hearing aid technology to make voices clear and crisp. Features 3 x 2" speakers and built-in 5.25" subwoofer Compatible with 22-37-inch televisions Optical and coaxial digital inputs Programmed to work with your remote UPC: 882360022010 Manufacturer's Part Number: V220

ZVOX Z-Base 420 home theatre sound bar system $329.99 The Z-Base 420 is compact and roughly the size of a standard DVD player , compatible with 32-50-inch televisions. The Z-Base System fills your room with rich, satisfying 3D sound, including impressive bass response - and with no external speakers, subwoofers or wires. The high-performance speakers and amplifiers produce exceptional sound quality and the wood (MDF) cabinet exceeds any plastic cabinet. The exclusive PhaseCue II technology creates three-dimensional surround sound without external speakers and wires . Fit the ZVOX Z-Base 420 in a shelf or under your television pedestal, if size-appropriate. Setup is simple, just connect one wire and follow the simple owner's manual. Program the Z-Base 420 to respond to your TV or cable box remote control. The Dialog Emphasis feature uses hearing aid technology to make voices clear and crisp. Game Features 5 x 2" speakers and built-in 5.25" subwoofer Compatible with 22-37-inch televisions Optical and coaxial digital inputs Programmed to work with your remote UPC: 882360042018 Manufacturer's Part Number: V420

Samsung E5350 Home Theatre $599.99 The Samsung E5350 Home Theatre exemplifies high-performance home entertainment and helps bring any home theatre setup to life. The E5350 comes complete with BD Wise, 3D Converter and Video Up-Scale (DVD) video features, as well as Digital Dolby sound technology that includes: Pro Logic II, Digital Plus, True HD and DTS HD. The E5350 is also Wi-Fi capable and supports 3D Blu-ray video and comes with Smart Hub - the app capable and ultimate entertainment customization options. UPC: 770332425368 Manufacturer's Part Number: HT-E5350/ZC

Signature Mi Style Audio Bookshelf with Speakers $211.99 "Bring a beautiful new look to your child's bedroom with the Mi Style Audio Bookshelf with Speakers by Signature Kids Furniture. The Mi Style Audio Bookshelf with Speakers combines storage space and entertainment, with a unique stereo speaker design featuring an MP3 hookup. With its sleek, contemporary design, the Mi Style kids bedroom furniture collection by Signature Kids Furniture brings an exciting and graceful ambiance to your child's bedroom. The Signature Mi Style kids bedroom furniture collection features elegantly tapered legs and beaded detailing, and is available in a lustrous pearl white finish. Signature Mi Style Audio Bookshelf with Speakers: - 59 Inches Wide By 1 Inches Deep By 9 Inches High - MP3 hookup and built-in speakers - One shelf - Crafted of engineered wood products - Some Assembly Required"

Samsung HTE350 330W 5.1 DVD Home Theatre System $149.99 If you want your movies to look as good as they sound, the Samsung HTE350 is a great choice. Power Bass Technology delivers a deeper and richer sound as vibrations radiate through the speaker system to ensure all low notes are produced. You'll get a more authentically cinematic experience, while Smart Volume balances volume levels for more realism.It's also easy to access your videos, photos and music content. Simply plug your USB memory drive or HDD into your Home Entertainment System and enjoy what you love. The ConnectShare Movie feature reduces the number of devices needed to view, listen and play your favourite content. Play music directly through the speakers of your Home Entertainment System and transfer movies and photos to the big screen. Formats played: DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, HDD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, JPEG,

Beng V9B 5 Channel Home Theatre Speaker Set Mahogany 1240W MAX $189.9 Beng 's new 5-piece speaker system represents a new era in affordable high quality home cinema components. The 2 monolithic front speakers are built to impress in both looks and sound quality producing rich, detailed sound unlike anything in this price range. A 2 way centre speaker specifically tuned for dialogue and speech adds further dynamics to the set with the 2 rear speakers perfectly balancing out the system. All speakers are made from high grade MDF with a matt wood grain finish and the rears have mounting points for either stand or wall mounting. For compatible home cinema decoders please see the other items in our shop.

Blu-ray Home Theatre System $699.99 Bring your movies to life with this 3D Blu-ray Disc™ home theatre system, which features pristine 5.1-channel surround sound and wireless streaming capabilities.

Samsung E6530 Home Theatre $699.99 The Samsung E6530 Home Theatre is complete with a number of features that take your entertainment setup to the next level. With superior sound quality from Dolby Digital technology, including: Digital Plus, Pro Logic II and DTS, as well as upgraded 3D sound (UD Surround), Smart Volume, MP3 Enhancer, Power Bass, Virtual 7.1/5.1 Surround and User EQ. Crystal Amplifier Plus, built-in Vacuum Tube, Sound Calibration Microphone , CD Ripping, Full Browser and Smart Hub, top the long list of user features that put the control back in your hands. UPC: 770332426518 Manufacturer's Part Number: HT-E6530/ZC

Insignia 6-1/2 In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) $109.98 Fill out your home theater setup with these in-ceiling speakers that blast up to 100 watts of clear, rich sound.

Sony Home Theatre System $399.99 The Sony Home Theatre System comes packed with exciting features including: Sony Internet TV that gives instant access to must-have entertainment like thousands of hit movies, TV shows, music choices, online videos, apps and games; Full 1080p HD 3D Blu-ray Disc capabilities; iPod/iPhone dock compatibility, (2) HDMI inputs with 3D pass-thru; Wi-Fi adapter compatibility, Dolby True-HD and DTS HD codecs, a USB input and Socialize - which allows you to post a message to Facebook or send a Tweet to Twitter so you can share information about the Internet videos and music that you're enjoying on your Sony Blu-ray Disc player. UPC: 027242809680 Manufacturer's Part Number: BDVE280

Sony 8 Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) $149.99 Complete your home theater system with these bookshelf speakers that blast a full range of frequencies from 50Hz to 50kHz. Push-type connectors make the speakers easy to install and uninstall.

Koda D92F 5-Way Hifi Tower Home Theater Speakers $199.9 The Koda D92F are a pair of home theater and stereo speakers with excellent sound quality and a sophisticated design. Visually, the home cinema speakers impress with their sleek form and quality building materials, making them the perfect choice for a design-oriented and style-conscious home. When viewed from the front, the speakers display a black piano lacquer finish. The other sides of the speakers present a delicately grained, dark brown wooden veneer. The sonic foundations of the speaker set are the 8" (20cm) subwoofers which combine perfectly with the middle and treble speakers to create the perfect sound. All of your home cinema and hi-fi requirements are superbly catered for. The included stands give the Koda speakers a secure base, as well as reducing sound vibration. Everything about these speakers is fantastic, not least the fabulous price.

Nightwood Theatre $39.95 Nightwood Theatre is the longest-running and most influential feminist theatre company in Canada. Since 1979, the company has produced works by Canadian women, providing new opportunities for women theatre artists. It has also been the “home company” for some of the biggest names in Canadian theatre, such as Ann-Marie MacDonald.In Nightwood Theatre, Scott describes the company’s journey toward defining itself as a feminist theatre establishment, highlighting its artistic leadership based on its relevance to diverse communities of women. She also traces Nightwood’s relationship with the media and places the theatre in an international context by comparing its history to that of like companies in the U.K. and the U.S.

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Personalized Home Theatre Sign $39.95 Your family and guests can now view flicks amid the comforts of home. Our wooden sign shows them the way to your theater! Shaped and hand-silkscreened to look like a marquee, it will be personalized with a first or last name to display in TV room, den, or anywhere movie buffs meet. Keyhole hanger. Specify name up to 20 letters/spaces when ordering. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Sorry, express delivery is not available. Handcrafted in USA. 11" x 14". A Favorites exclusive!

Theatre Theatre Hooded Sweatshirt by CafePress $45 For those who love the stage, this design incorporates the theatre masks. Great for actors, actresses, or those who simply love to attend the theatre. Theatre Hooded Sweatshirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt The hoodie: the perfect utilitarian piece of clothing. Leave your hat and scarf at home Stay warm and comfy in your Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt. This hoodie is constructed with a cotton/polyester blend - both durable and comfortable.Heavyweight 90

JVC Home SPK800BK Home Karaoke Speakers $877.48 Manufactured to the highest quality available. Made from the finest materials. Design is stylish and innovative. Satisfaction ensured.

3 pc micro fiber home theatre seating set with recliner ends $2633.94 3 pc micro fiber home theatre seating set with recliner ends

Aluratek WIFI INTERNET RADIO HOME THEATRE EDITION AIREC01F $84.76 Aluratek WIFI INTERNET RADIO HOME THEATRE EDITION AIREC01F

NEW CHAUVET FCW FCW WIRELESS REMOTE (HOME THEATRE ACCESS) $39.95 NEW CHAUVET FCW FCW WIRELESS REMOTE (HOME THEATRE ACCESS)

Creative A60 - PC Multimedia Speakers. Each $23.41 Manufacturer: Creative Technology Ltd. Each. Sleek and compact, the Creative A60 speakers deliver good and reliable audio, be it for your MP3 player, notebook or PC. Ideal for office or home use, these sleek and compact speakers are especially designed to

Theatre Censorship $110 Using previously unpublished material from the National Archives, David Thomas, David Carlton, and Anne Etienne provide a new perspective on British cultural history. Statutory censorship was first introduced in Britain by Sir Robert Walpole with his Licensing Act of 1737. Previously theatre censorship was exercised under the Royal Prerogative. By giving the Lord Chamberlain statutory powers of theatre censorship, Walpole ensured that confusion over the relationship between theRoyal Prerogative and statute law would prevent any serious challenge to theatre censorship in Parliament until the twentieth century. The authors place theatre censorship legislation and its attempted reform in their wider political context. Sections outlining the political history of key periods explain why theatre censorship legislation was introduced in 1737, why attempts to reform the legislation failed in 1832, 1909, and 1949, and finally succeeded in 1968. Opposition from Edward VII helped to prevent the abolition of theatre censorship in 1909. In 1968, theatre censorship was abolished despite opposition from ElizabethII, Lord Cobbold (her Lord Chamberlain) and Harold Wilson (her Prime Minister). There was strong support for theatre censorship on the part of commercial theatre managers who saw censorship as offering protection from vexatious prosecution. A policy of inertia and deliberate obfuscation on the partof Home Office officials helped to prevent the abolition of theatre censorship legislation until 1968. It was only when playwrights, directors, critics, audiences, and politicians (notably Roy Jenkins) applied combined pressure that theatre censorship was finally abolished. The volume concludes by exploring whether new forms of covert censorship have replaced the statutory theatre censorship abolished with the 1968 Theatres Act.