Reddit mentions of Mediabridge 16AWG Ultra Series Speaker Cable with Dual Gold Plated Banana Tips (6 Feet) - CL2 Rated - High Strand Count Copper (OFC) Construction - Black [New & Improved Version] (Part# SWT-06B)

There is no catch and they'll work fine. $300 speaker cables are bullshit. Keep in mind you'll have to buy two for a pair of speakers. I've even used the crappy copper-clad aluminum stuff without issue.

For reference, I've used these Mediabridge cables sold through Amazon and they work fine.

Setting up a 3.1 system is extremely simple and the hardest part is knowing what to buy but there is a bunch of guides for that. Buying speaker wire and banana plugs and stripping wire is more cost effective (especially if doing surround speakers) and pretty easy (look up some videos) but if that's too scary you could always buy cables like this. Then you just plug the cables into the back of the speakers and the receiver, along with an HDMI cable and an optical cable from the TV to the receiver. Then power on the receiver and walk through it's step by step setup that will do 95% the heavy lifting of getting it configured. Then your done and you plug all you HDMI devices intuition the receiver.

I'd shoot for something like Micca MB42X + MB42X-C and a lower end refurbished 5.1 Denon receiver like the s530/540 and if you want more bass adding a subwoofer like the Dayton SUB1200 or Micca MS12. That's $80 + $70 + $140 for a solid entry level 3.0 and an extra $150-180 for the sub to make it a 3.1. Not sure how readily available those speakers are and how much they would cost in Euros but those aren't the only option you have. The receiver has room correction which will improve overall quality, a center channel dialog booster that you can mess with if the calibration software doesn't boost up the voices enough in quiet scenes for your tastes.

You could also upgrade later to a 5.1 later and the biggest challenge would be figuring out how to get speaker wire to where it needs to be.

I picked these up.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I52I2PU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've had good experience with these cables.

edit: Nevermind. I forgot that I returned these cables for some reason other than sound quality.

I would REALLY reccomend the Dayton B652 Air. You can get them at Parts Express. They have a planar transducer that is much better than the tweeters in the normal ones. Since you won't have a sub, the Dayton's will go a lot lower than the Miccas. If you can afford it, get an amp from SMSL (SA-50). These are great pre made cables: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I52I2PU/

Yes, I would add a sub next. That's should be a great setup for the price.

As far as connections go, yes, everything into the receiver then HDMI out to the TV. Assuming all source devices have HDMI out that's all there would be to it. Apart from that all you need is some cheap speaker wire or cables. I would go with these if your budget allows, both for simplicity and quality...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I52I2PU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494616110&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=speaker+cable+with+banana+plugs&dpPl=1&dpID=41OPX07mV3L&ref=plSrch

If those are too expensive just get some bulk bare wire.

Blue Jeans Cable are typically well made. If you wan't cheaper, these Mediabridge on amazon are pretty nice.

There is a dealer near Kaimuki Middle, but it’s high end.

All-in-one and “real system” are antonyms.

You could do:
Denon X1500: $300 shipped from Accessores4Less for factory refurb.
Klipsch RP-6000F: $1000/pair from BestBuy or Amazon
Klipsch RP-600C: $500 from BestBuy or Amazon
HSU VTF-2 MK5: $540 + shipping

Whatever for surrounds, even Dayton B652-Air’s would be fine.

Since you likely don’t want to strip wire and possible get your own banana plugs, just get one of these it similar for the three front speakers.

For the rears, you will have to get regular wire and strip it (unless you already have wire run from the Bose?).

I have that particular turntable, though mine is hooked up to a much smaller set of speakers. To put it in the simplest terms possible, you're going to need an amp and some speaker wire. Connect the turntable to the RCA input on the amp, then run speaker wire from the outs on the amp to the corresponding ins on the speakers themselves. That's it.

It looks like those Sonys can handle up to 60 watts @ 8 ohms, so they seem pretty efficient. You shouldn't need a ton of power to get them a little loud while still sounding good. As far as hardware recommendations go, I've been very happy with my little SMSL SA50. It should get you a nice, clean sound for less than $70 shipped. I went with these Mediabridge 16 gauge pre-finished cables, but you can always just cut your own and screw the bare ends down/clip them in if you're looking to save a few bucks or if your speakers lack binding posts.

There are also loads of vintage stereo amp options out there for less than $100 if you're willing to dig a bit and are comfortable with something that might have a few miles on it. I recommended the SMSL because it's compact, solid, and new in the box. Either way, enjoy your turntable and those Sonys you saved from the scrap heap!

If it's an iPod you're using, you could consider using Airplay instead - This receiver is a pretty good value proposition. You could then pair these speakers with it. You'll definitely need speaker cable. You'll need to specify what sort of DVD player you've got, as well as what turntable - to then buy cables for connecting them.

I want to start a new setup from scratch, do I have everything I need? This may seem like a very elementary question but I keep learning that I need different cables for this and for that

Turntable (Includes RCA cable)

Amplifier (Built in phono pre- I don't still need a preamp, do I?)

Speakers

Speaker wire (This goes from the speaker to the amplifier? Until yesterday I thought they just used RCA cables. Are banana plugs universal for all speakers?)

RCA Cable into audio jack (For computer- is something better than this that would accomplish the same thing? RCA to usb?)

It's unlikely Hsu would put his subs on sale. They're what he's known for. You can call and ask him. He answers his own phone, and he's a really nice guy. He might even cut you a deal, if you're buying a sub and bookshelves together. He might not, too. But, hey...might as well ask!

So you're using your phone? If you're using your phone as a source, connecting through bluetooth to your integrated amp or amp/DAC combo, then you won't need anything else. I believe the Elac integrated amp has full bluetooth support. The Emotiva TA-100 has the firmware to support bluetooth, but you have to buy a dongle for it...so, there's another $15 or so.

That should be all you need, though, to get started. There's no end to the money you can spend on audio equipment, once you've decided to develop the habit. But to make music, all you need is something to take the signal from your phone and turn it into an analog signal, something to amplify that analog signal, and something to turn the analog signal into sound.

Oh, you'll need speaker wire. At least 16 gauge...lower numbers mean thicker wire, which means better transmission, generally. But don't go crazy with super-expensive speaker wire. And you'll need a cable to run from your pre-amp out to your subwoofer.

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-16AWG-Speaker-Plated-Banana/dp/B00I52I2PU

You'll need 2 of those.

https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Subwoofer-Cable-Feet/dp/B003FVYXY0

You'll need one of those.

Current items I am planning on buying for my first speaker set up. Speakers, Amp, and 2x Cables. So two questions does the current setup I am planning on buying all work together? Second, for connecting my computer/phone to my Amp should I use the optical port on my computer or just stick with the 3.5mm jack?

Thanks for the reply!
 

Got these as well: 2male-2male RCA cable and two Mediabridge Speaker Cable vs wire.
 

Should this do the trick?

Need to get some new wire for these dudes, any specific gauge you recommend? I was planning on something like this https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-16AWG-Speaker-Plated-Banana/dp/B00I52I2PU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478023780&sr=1-1&keywords=speaker+wire+with+banana+plugs

Can anyone recommend an amp for a 2.1 set up? (Between 75-150 dollars). I originally purchased http://www.amazon.com/SMSL-50Wx2-TDA7492-Amplifier-Adapter/dp/B00F0H8TOC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 but realized I couldn't add a sub later down the line.

Also, will I also need 1 3.5 to RCA cable? I purchased 2 of http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Series-Speaker-Plated-Banana/dp/B00I52I2PU?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 but assume I will still need the RCA as well.

Something like this is probably what you're interested in. I was going to just buy cable and do it myself but honestly my speakers are only going to be a couple feet from my tt so I'll gladly pay $20 for fitted cables.

How about this amp with 2 sets of these cables

Would I need anything else?

Good to know, thanks. Would speaker wire like this work?

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Speaker-Plated-Banana/dp/B00I52I2PU/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411974883&sr=1-2&keywords=speaker+cable+with+banana+plugs

Do they have any speaker wire with banana clips already installed on one side? I connect the other, stripped side to the amp correct? Then I'm also planning on purchasing a RCA to 3.5mm jack cable and connecting it straight into my external DAC since I'll be using that for my headphones anyways.

So would this one work for the sub? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D5H8P0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8lpgAb4K6M7B1

And then something like this for each speaker? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I52I2PU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ippgAbVW1K907

Is there a cheaper option/alternative for the already pre-made speaker wires? And any HDMI works on the TV to receiver connection right?

Actually I do not think it will not with the wire you need to connect the Adapter box to the TP60. If you look at a picture of the back of the adapter box you will see four points of connection, two right and two left, those correspond the the two right outputs and two left outputs on the amp. So you will need to buy two of these cables

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-16AWG-Speaker-Plated-Banana/dp/B00I52I2PU/ref=pd_sim_23_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41OPX07mV3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1D75WSVBRK461ATGM526