what type wire d i run from tv to closet for surround and r in wall speakers as good as wall mount speakers?

Question

new construction let me have a list of wires to buy and what name brand of speakers ,with out spending a lot of money...

Answer 1

16 gauge wire is fine... and the last writer was dead on with how to wire audio but I didn't see a question about video. I did read how ever you want to know about in wall verse on wall.

One type is not better than the other. You can buy a great and or bad on wall as easy as a great and or bad in wall.

You can get a better deal buying on wall speakers as in wall cost a bit more. But a good in wall might only cost 5% more than it's onwall brother.

Look around and you'll see. I like SpeakerCraft, Atlantic Tect, and Definitive Technology.

I would us a 3 way speaker for my left center and right... and dipolar or bipolar for surround

Answer 2

Sonance makes some of the best budget "in-wall" cable for running surround speakers. In wall speakers are easy to use due to their flush mount on the walls and ceilings. They tend not to sound as good as "on-wall" speakers. Speakers that have their own enclosures are tuned to that enclosure. Wall and ceiling speakers use a "infinate baffle" design and will lack some bass response. This shouldn't be a problem if you have a good sub though.
As for good/great speakers for the money, try Athena Technologies. Bang for the buck, they are some of the best speakers for the $$. Try www.audioadvisor.com They often have them at a discounted price.
Good luck with your system. Hope this information helps.

Answer 3

You want to use CL3 or in-wall rated speaker wire. This is fire code in many areas.

You want 12 ga stranded speaker wire for long runs. If you cannot find this, get 4-conductor, 16 ga wire and twist 2 ends for the "+" and 2 ends for the "-" to each speaker.

I like parts express for speaker wire. And blue jeans for custom HDMI and Component.

You also want to run Cat5 and telephone. Many box's want phone access.

Answer 4

16 gauge wire is what you are wanting to put in for minimum. Monster Cable is really expensive and that you don't need, but don't opt out and get the clear stuff either. You are wanting a jacketed cable that is listed to be run in walls. You can go up to 12 gauge wire but it all depends on the system but 16 is just fine. Pull additional Coax cables for video and dvd. if you have a vcr and dvd and sat or cable box you will need a min of one for composite signal, 5 for component w/sound, and 5 for sat or cable component or composite depends on the box. and pull a HDMI cable for all your HD boxes you intend to have. Also pull a cat 5 wire for remote control extension wiring from TV to Stereo. Pull a cat 5 from stereo to subwoofer location. I would pull an additional cat 5 wire from stereo location to main network location also in case of web streaming video or just sound.
Brands that i like and carry:
Speaker: Pinnacle, MTX, JBL, AudioAccess, Niles, Russound, and a few more but those are the ones that i would buy.

Answer 5

you need a XLR cable good sound, speaker wire for ok sound