Reddit mentions of Mediabridge 14AWG 2-Conductor Speaker Wire (100 Feet, White) - 99.9% Oxygen Free Copper – ETL Listed & CL2 Rated for in-Wall Use (Part# SW-14X2-100-WH)

If you have space for a center channel this is what I would go for:

Speakers: A lot of options here but just as a good example consider the HTD Level 3 Bookshelf speakers along with the matching Center Channel. Should be between $560-600 after shipping and depending what finish you choose.

Receiver: Pick up a refurb Denon X1300W for $300.

Subwoofer: Again, a lot of options for the subwoofer but the BIC PL-200 is a great sub at $250.

That leaves you with a little padding for some odds and ends like speaker wire and speaker stands.

If you don't have a good spot for the center channel consider going for more expensive speakers, a more expensive sub/dual subs, or tower speakers.

Not trying to start a fight, but maybe consider getting slightly better wire than the amazon 16awg. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N18VBSI?keywords=14awg%20speaker%20wire%20cl2%20100ft&qid=1450128079&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 is a good choice. This won't improve sound quality, but it's just a better constructed wire; it's 99.9% copper vs. the copper clad aluminum of the Amazon wire.

FYI you need properly rated in wall speaker wire like this https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-14AWG-2-Conductor-Speaker-White/dp/B00N18VBSI

Micca doesn't supply speaker wire so, yes. Get this from Best Buy if you don't want to buy this from Amazon. 14 or 16 gauge.

THe subwoofer cable is, the speaker cable I probably would not use for in-wall.

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Something like this would be better-suited to in-wall installation

If that's you're budget, then yeah, those are good choices, Klipsch's in-ceiling speakers start at ~$120/each for example.

Since you are pre-wiring, get 14 gauge (or lower) oxygen-free speaker wire, with a conductor jacket or run in a conduit. It's $30 for 100ft.

> I can skimp a little bit on the satellite speakers. Or am I totally wrong?

Yeah, you're off base there. Micca is a a good budget brand, at least for their normal speakers, I almost bought their MB42X's, until I found a great Craigslist deal.

You know they make acoustically transparent screens, right? You can get great normal front speakers and just place them behind the screen. It's all budget dependent though.

I'm renting and I just recently upgraded to banana plugs. They are great! Mediabridge and Amazon are great resources for this. This is what I use, great quality and price.

Mediabridge Banana Plugs - 12 pair (used in conjunction with surround speaker wire, below)

Mediabridge 12AWG 6FT Speaker Cable with Banana plugs (Front LCR)

Mediabridge 14AWG 100ft speaker wire (surrounds)

Mediabridge 6ft subwoofer RCA cable

You can get Speakon to Banana Plug Cables -

https://www.amazon.com/MCSPROAUDIO-Gauge-Speaker-Cables-CABLE/dp/B01FSVOP5Q/](https://www.amazon.com/MCSPROAUDIO-Gauge-Speaker-Cables-CABLE/dp/B01FSVOP5Q/

You can also find the internal wiring of a Speakon Connector on Google Images and make your own cables -

https://www.edis-audio-visual.com/Wiki/images/c/c5/Tg-output-typical1.gif

Most Speakon connectors have Four Contacts, so they can accept two wire pairs, but you only need to use the default two connections for a single wire pair.

https://www.amazon.com/GLS-Audio-Speaker-compatible-Neutrik/dp/B00LW8VLRU/

Here are some easy to install Sewell Banana Plugs that don't require any tools to install -

https://www.amazon.com/Sewell-Direct-SW-29863-12-Deadbolt-12-Pair/dp/B007QUYQSY/

Mediabridge are also good Banana Plugs -

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Banana-Plugs-Corrosion-Resistant-Gold-Plated/dp/B00JFC9BJU/

Depending on the distance, any 14ga or 12ga Copper speaker cable will be fine -

https://www.amazon.com/KabelDirekt-Speaker-Wire-Audiophiles-Systems/dp/B07BBRQ5YT/

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Access-Gauge-Conductor-Speaker/dp/B001WHQ9C8/

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-113716-Conductor-CMP-Rated-Speaker/dp/B017SDE22S/

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-14AWG-2-Conductor-Speaker-White/dp/B00N18VBSI/

That sub just sucks. Much Better available for $200-$300.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002J9G5ZO/ref=dp_cr_wdg_tit_nw_mr

https://www.amazon.com/Fluance-DB10W-10-inch-Frequency-Subwoofer/dp/B01N9TYU9F

https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-SUB-R10-Reference-10/dp/B00K7F63CM

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

Personally I would put R/L outside of the screen but should be fine behind it. I have speaker wire for my Surround and Atmos speakers run close to electrical ( between same studs but several inches apart) and don’t Hear any issues. - CL2 Speaker Wire.


https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-14AWG-2-Conductor-Speaker-White/dp/B00N18VBSI

You will need HDMI cables to connect your sources (Xbox, AppleTV, etc...) to your Receiver. Another HDMI cable out from your Receiver and into your TV. And speaker wire to connect your speakers to your receiver. You will need wire strippers.. And an RCA coax cable to connect your sub to receiver

EDIT: Since it sounds like you're a beginner with setting up AV equipment, read through your TV and Receiver owner's manuals. There should be diagrams and hookup instructions.

You can always use in-wall wire that holds the two wires in a sheath for a cleaner look, or run you choice of wire inside a conduit of some sort.

I'm rewriting my reply here to better fit your budget. Here are two possible configurations I would recommend from Ascend + Rythmik. I recommend these brands because I've gone through many speaker and subwoofer brands costing twice as much as these, which sound only half as good as Ascend and Rythmik.

2.1 Music Optimized System (but also great for home theater) - $2980:

• Ascend Sierra 2-EX Speakers Pair: $1500
  
• Generic Speaker Stand Pair: $50 - $100
  
• Rythmik F12 Subwoofer: $1000
  
• Denon AVR-S650H Receiver: $350
  
• Fancy speaker wires: $30
  
  This music-optimized configuration will give you an incredible music experience, very near the pinnacle of what is even possible: This will get you 80-90% of the way to the music sound quality of a configurations costing 10x as much.
  
  It will also be excellent for home theater, and without question will put any sound bar (at any price) to shame. The only reason the alternate configuration below is better for home theater is: it will go louder (you can play at 'reference' levels, matching the SPL of a real movie theater), and it does surround sound.
  
  Note that I personally have the above configuration (minus this particular Denon model), and can attest that it is absolutely incredible. It sounds 80-90% as good as a system with Ascend's flagship tower speakers (which I also have) for half the price.
  
  7.1 Home Theater Optimized System (but also great for music) - $2986:
  
  
• Ascend CMT-340SE Speakers Pair: $500
  
• [Optional:] Ascend TP-24 Stand Pair (designed for CMT-340): $180
  
• Ascend CMT-340SE Center Speaker: $300
  
• Ascend HTM-200SE Speakers (Two Pairs): $600
  
• Rythmik FVX15 Subwoofer: $1100
  
• Denon AVR-S750H Receiver: $450
  
• 100ft spool of 14 gauge speaker wire: $36
  
  This 7.1 surround configuration is optimized for home theater, but will still sound very satisfying for music in both stereo and surround modes. It should be able to reach "reference level" SPL (very loud) for movies in a medium room, and cover the entire audible frequency spectrum.
  
  There are many people who just have a stereo pair of CMT-240SE + a subwoofer, and rave about how much better they sound than speakers twice their cost.
  
  I would recommend going with the TP-24 stands to properly elevate the front LR speakers, since they were specifically designed for the CMT-340 mini-tower speakers (they look quite nice together), but it does bring the order over-budget to $3166. If your $3k limit is absolutely firm, I would recommend either (1) improvising your own stands, or (2) going for a 5.1 setup instead to save money (you can later buy more surrounds if you like).

Ok. So no special tips or anything. I haven't hooked any of these up in over a decade.

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So these should work

RCA - Looking at the Denon it shows only one port for the sub. So should I get 1 male to 2 male/

Edit: I see now I need to go single to single.

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