Reddit mentions of AmazonBasics 14-Gauge Audio Stereo Speaker Wire Cable - 50 Feet

Here are some thoughts on this.

1. Using two Bose speakers isn't going to work well and will be expensive.
   
   
2. You'll be better off with a soundbar...yep I know bring the hate but of the two it's the better option.
   
   
3. $200 is going to be hard but if you have variable RCA audio outputs then you can put together a budget 2.0 setup. You'll want to check your TV.
   
   Here are a few options to consider.
   
   

• Soundbar - Yamaha YAS-107 $200, Yamaha ATS-1060 refurb $130 - These Yamaha's sound good on their own except for the extreme low end. However, they have the ability to add in a power subwoofer to them. I like this because the sub is not proprietary and can be used with future systems. If you're in a smaller space these will actually do alright on their own.
  
  
• Soundbar - Sony HTCT80 $100 - Basic soundbar with a wired sub (my preference for simplicity) that will sound much better than the TV. Is this a great solution no but it will work and is very cost effective. For music it's going to be muh but for HT use in a small room it will do fine.
  
  
• 2.0 - SMSL Q5 Pro amp $130, Micca MB42x speakers $90 and speaker wire- Slightly over budget but this will get you on the path to a much better system. This amp has an optical input so you can use it with any TV. The bookshelf speakers can be spread out to get you a better soundstage. The low end will lack but you can fix that later with a sub. You'll also need either an RCA cable to 3.5mm or an optical cable to get the signal into the amp.
  
  
• 2.0 - SMSL SA-50, speaker wire (above) $10 and a set of BIC DV62 $120 - Larger speakers will get you better bass but you'll have to see if you have space for them. You'll also need to have those variable analog audio outputs and an RCA cable to feed the amp.
  
  
• 2.1 - This is going to be tight and you'll need the analog outputs from the TV but this will get you good results. Lepai 168HA $30, BIC DV32 $60, Dayton Sub800 $100, and some speaker wire $10. You'll also need an RCA cable (those are cheap).

TV, iPhone, Turntable = AV receiver with HDMI.

For a low budget and good value best to see what you can find used. An AV receiver and 2, 3 or 5 speakers and maybe a subwoofer. Just stay away from 5 small cheap speakers and small "woofer boxes" (cheap subwoofer that don't do any sub anything) from a home theater in a box, often Onkyo or Yamaha speakers from a package system. Kijiji or even Canuck Audio Mart may have a few budget deals mixed in with the higher end stuff.

For new start with receiver and start with 2 or 3 speakers. Then add a subwoofer later and optional side surround speakers.

Receiver:

• Yamaha RX-V385 $279. Or from Visions.ca. Next level up receivers will add WiFi streaming and phone app remote control.
  
  A few 2 or 3 speaker set options:
  
  
• 4" best price Pioneer Andrew Jones SPBS22LR $148. Matching center to add now or later. Pioneer SPC22 $128.
  
• 5.25" Soundstage Stage 3D Bookshelf Speakers (STAGE3D2) $249, Visions.ca house brand speakers. Matching center to add sooner than later in case it sells out Soundstage Stage 3D Quad Center Speaker (STAGE3D1) $198.
  
• 5.25" Fluance Signature Series $278. Matching center to add later, Signature Series Center $228.
  
  Speaker Wire then 4 Ways to Strip Wire - wikiHow.
  
  Speaker stands: Monoprice Glass Floor Speaker Stands (pair), Black
  
  Subwoofer to add later: Consider skipping if you have neighbors sharing thin walls and wood frame supported floors instead of concrete.
  
  
• Soundstage 10" 200 Watt Powered Subwoofer (LF200) Small room.
  
• Soundstage 12" 300W Powered Subwoofer (LF300) Small to medium room.
  
• Klipsch R-120SW Small to medium room.
  
  Side Surround Speakers to add later: Omage Forte Series $78.
  
  Home Theater Guides: r/HTBuyingGuides FAQ • How to Set Up a Basic Home Theater System - Lifewire • How to Set Up Your Home Theater Receiver • Speaker Placement for Home Theater • TV vertically centered at eye level while seated • r/hometheater
  
  Home Audio Guides: Intro to home stereo systems • Zeos Tutorials, Diagrams and Videos • r/audiophile Guide to Home Audio • Speaker Placement for Stereo Music Listening

Yeah but I wouldn't. Get actual speaker wire instead.

You can do a Nice 3.1 for $800 easy


https://www.crutchfield.com/p_033AVX1500/Denon-AVR-X1500H.html?skipvs=T

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Pair-of-6-5-Bookshelf-Speakers-with-2-Way-Center-Channel-Speaker-DCM-MTX/174060660626

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Subwoofer-Technology-Experience/dp/B075M34866

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Subwoofer-Cable-8-Feet/dp/B01D5H8G3W

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-14-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B01D5H8XOY

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Speed-HDMI-Cable-1-Pack/dp/B014I8SSD0

DCM are CloseOut Priced and been Hot on here for a cpl months. Denon 1500 is CloseOut priced and Best AVR Deal Going.........there’s a cpl Cheaper (Onkyo n Sony ) but I’d go with the Denon 1500 . HTS 10 is Sale Priced

There a Few Other Options but this is what I’d get........

or get DCM Floor Standing Speakers and Center

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-5-2-Way-Tower-Speaker-Floor-Standing-Home-Theater-Audio-DCM-TP160-CH-2-Pack/183952338190

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-5-2-Way-Center-Channel-Home-Theater-Speaker-Stereo-Audio-DCM-MTX-TP160C-CH/174020666999

Speaker cables are speaker cables and unless it's really cheap there's no difference. Either head back to Richer Sounds and get the cheapest they've got or get this. I've used both (and other even cheaper stuff) and the main thing you should worry about is what colour you prefer!

Yes that'd be more than enough. You'd just need some speaker wire. There's also the Insignia STR-514 that can be found on eBay for like $65 basically all the time. If you're looking to add a sub down the line I recommend an AVR though.
If you let me know your source devices, intent, and budget I'd let you know what I'd do personally.

Banana plugs make things easier if you add/remove speakers often. They make life easier for me since I switch speakers often but are certainly not necessary. Bare wire will work just as well.

You can get something as simple as this 14ga 50' spool for $10.

If you really want pre-made cables with banana plugs, these Mediabridge cables are great for $10/each.

It depends on the length of the run you are planning. For anything less than 5ft of distance you need 14gage speaker wire. It's usually pretty cheap and you can get it anywhere. Just run it through the nuts on the speakers and connect to the terminals on the amp. There are plenty of videos on youtube. I'd recommend https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01D5H8XOY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1517874911&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=speaker+wire+14+gauge&dpPl=1&dpID=51RVOfFV3rL&ref=plSrch for it's simplicity.

Correct, you gotta get wire separately because based on where it's run (inside a wall or an outside install) the jacket covering the wire will be flame retardant or be robust enough to put up with the elements.

If you're just running the wires inside and hiding them along baseboards or inside a wire channel this spool will work just fine for you. The bare wire can be fed into the receiver speaker terminals with no real need for banana plugs or other items.

The amplifiers roll is to power the speakers. Nothing but the amplifier needs to be plugged into the wall.


Im not familiar with the amps you linked, so i cant recommend any of them.


Here are a few of the cheapest ones recommended on here

https://www.amazon.ca/SMSL-50Wx2-TDA7492-Amplifier-Adapter/dp/B00F0H8TOC/

https://www.amazon.ca/Dayton-Audio-DTA-120-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B00HFG3FYA/


Speaker wire

https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-14-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B01D5H8XOY/


The amplifier will have two sets of speaker outputs, one for each speaker. It will be clearly labled.


On each output there will be two terminals, one for positive + and one for negative -. Again, this is clearly labled.


The speaker will have a matching terminals for input.


The speaker wire will have two sections, one to go on the positive + terminal and one to go on the negative - terminal. Not all speaker wire are clearly labled, but there is usually a marking of some kind to indicate positive + or negative -.


You need to remove the isolation of the speaker wire to reveal the bare copper, aprox 1/2 inch on each end. Dont strip any more or you run the risk of loose strands of wire touching eachother, shorting the amplifier.


On both the amplifier and the speakers you unscrew the little nut and there will be a hole in the side of the screw for you to thread the bare copper wire through.

Tighten down the nut, making sure to only clamp the bare copper wire, and not the isolation.

Make sure that there are no loose strands of wire touching the other wires or terminals.


Speaker wire comes on a spool, you need to cut it to lenght. Cut it so both wires are equal lenght.


Now, it sounds A LOT more complicated written down like this than what it actually is.

I would suggest newer speaker wire too... pick up a decent 20-50 foot / 10-20 meter roll of 14 or 16 gauge OFC wire, and get rid of that other stuff.

• https://www.amazon.de/AmazonBasics-Lautsprecherkabel-mm%C2%B2-Gauge-100-Transparent/dp/B01D5H8XOY/
  
  Perhaps some electrical tape or wire nuts too, if you have to splice into your exisiting "through the box" wiring.

This is speaker wire. It doesn't have any connectors on it. You just strip a little bit stick it through the holes, then you turn them clockwise to secure. The red/black ones are "RCA cables"; and are not speaker wire.

You will just need basic speaker wire. Something like this should work just fine: https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-14-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B01D5H8XOY

If going in-wall, you will need CL2: https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-14-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Oxygen/dp/B0758CSSF2

If you have electrical wire laying around at home, that will work just fine too. Just use something thicker than 18AWG.

Yes you should be able to wall-mount the speakers - no problem. Try to keep the tweeters at ear level when seated (~40" off the floor). Surrounds can go a bit higher - I wouldn't exceed 1 foot above ear level though. Center channel will likely go on a console or mounted above the TV I assume - just angle it slightly so it fires at ears.

What you described is exactly how it should be connected.

EDIT: You will also need an RCA cable for the subwoofer - https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-Subwoofer-Cable-25-Feet/dp/B01D5H8HR2/

This may be a good read for you: https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/basic-home-theater-setup-guide

You need speaker wire and an amplifier that outputs to speakers. Like [this](SMSL SA50 50Wx2 TDA7492 Class D Amplifier + Power Adapter (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F0H8TOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.vhIzbGPCW0Q4) and [this](AmazonBasics 14-Gauge Speaker Wire - 50 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8XOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VzhIzbT3TGHMM). I suggest looking over the recommendations at r/budgetaudiophile.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-14-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B01D5H8XOY/ref=pd_day0_hl_23_3/137-2294305-1031853?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01D5H8XOY&pd_rd_r=91666369-31a2-11e9-aa96-e74d7a705039&pd_rd_w=gdC10&pd_rd_wg=9euOZ&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=35H4KAKSDMGCQ6WZXP3H&psc=1&refRID=35H4KAKSDMGCQ6WZXP3H

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you wanna have the wire thicker so that it transmits clearly further. There's a graphic on r/zeos but I don't remember the details. Yes that receiver is great. I just suggested Craigslist cause you can get epic deals. I got mine for $30 and is a yamaha. No HDMI though, older model.

Speaker wire for the speakers, digital coaxial or subwoofer cables for the sub.

It looks like binding posts for banana plugs for the speaker connections on the wall plate.

Amazon and monoprice are good places for speaker wire as well.

Banana plugs -5 pairs

Subwoofer Cable -8ft. There are plenty out there for cheap. Just search subwoofer cable.

50ft 14 GA speakerwire. The speaker wire connects to the bananaplugs.

This sub doesn't like to recommend soundbars because they generally offer poor sound relative to their cost.

Instead, consider starting with a basic home theater system that you can easily add on to later.

I'd recommend:

Micca MB42X Bookshelf Speakers - $89.95

Denon AVR-S510BT Factory Refurbished Receiver - $129.99

50ft of 14-Gauge Speaker Wire (to connect the speakers to the receiver) - $10.99

HDMI cables (to connect TV and Blu-ray player/PS3/whatever to receiver) - $9.99

Total: $240.92

Hey cool, should be pretty easy to set up.

On the back of your receiver is an input probably marked "phono"; you connect your turntable to that using an RCA cable. Those are easy to find in different lengths / prices. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/C2G-Cables-40465-Value-Audio/dp/B0019MCI94/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510243440&sr=1-4&keywords=rca+audio+cable

Speakers connect to your stereo using speaker wire. No need to buy the $200 variety! There are various types of connectors on the back of receivers. Very common is a post that is something like a screw, with a black cap on it that turns. Your goal is to wrap the stripped end of the speaker wire around the metal post (metal wire needs to connect metal post), and clamp it down using the black cap. (If this makes sense....)

Speaker wire is something like this: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-14-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B01D5H8XOY/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510243561&sr=1-7&keywords=speaker+wire

both speakers are good and you'll be happy whichever pair you get. that being said, the Diamonds have better bass, so it's up to you if you're willing to sacrifice size for more bass

in addition, you'll need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable and some speaker wire. buy the cheapest option, wires are wires and don't matter that much


unless you have a $5000 end-game setup, maybe then it's worth it to get nicer cables

This should be fine, unless you're doing super long (50+ ft) runs, or running the speaker cable in the walls (in which case you need a CL2 rated cable.)

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-14-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B01D5H8XOY/ref=pd_lpo_23_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V9JPF5EAG00652NPR2J4