Reddit mentions of Silverback 12 AWG 259 Strand Speaker Wire with Banana Plugs, 6 Feet

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009RT2IAK/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?qid=1414266105&sr=1-14&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70 - something like this would do

Thank y'all for the replies! I took your advice and went to an audio store. Ended up picking up a pair of Q Acoustics 2010i's and an Onkyo TX-8020 ( originally wanted to go with the yamaha suggested in the comments, but the man advised me to go for this one instead. Cheaper and has digital input so I get better quality out of it. ). As for the wires, I went with Amazon's basics for the digital cable and for the speaker wires I went with silverbacks ( hope these are aright ).

Cables :
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00NH11H38/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B009RT2IAK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you all for the suggestions, I appreciate it so much. The fact that y'all take the time out of your day to help me out is heartwarming <3

Two of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009RT2IAK/

Plug the bananas into ports on receiver and stuff them into the plugs on the speakers.

[Budget: Below 1k.]

Hello, everyone! I never really thought I would ever get into vinyl at all, but after acquiring a few choice albums I really enjoy listening to, I figured I would start the journey! I've been doing some research, and I was wondering how these pieces work out for starting out (Wanted to remain under $1k for the entire thing.).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GA9COMM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER (Audio Technica AT-LP120)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008NCD2S4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER (Pioneer SP-FS52 Speakers)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EE18O7W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER (Onkyo TX-8020 Stereo Receiver)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009RT2IAK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER (And some Banana Plugs to connect it all, of course.)

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

I really like the Silverback cables by Sewill on Amazon

I got these of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009RT2IAK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are super heavy and look sturdy.

Depends on whether you purchase powered or passive speakers. Powered speakers do not require an external amp, passive speakers do.

Budget recommendation:

Micca MB42X Speakers

SMSL SA-50 Amplifier


You need this cable to connect the PC audio to the amp.

And this speaker wire to go from the amp to the speakers.

Plug the 3.5mm into the audio port on the back of the PC. Plug the red and white RCA plugs into the "Audio In" ports on the back of the amp.

Place the speakers and amp where you want them and measure how much speaker wire you need. Cut two pieces of speaker wire the appropriate length for each speaker (4 pieces in total).

You'll have to strip the insulation off the speaker wire. Very simple, you can just cut around the wire with a razor blade. Strip about 1/2" of insulation off each end of each length of speaker wire. Twist the ends tightly to prevent stray wire strands (the ends really should be tinned, but that isn't imperative).

Now you'll unscrew the plastic nut on the connections on the back of the amp and on each speaker. Just loosen it far enough to expose the small hole drilled through the side of the post. Insert the speaker wires, then tighten down the nuts. They need to be pretty snug. You don't want any movement of the speaker wire in the holes in the connectors. The wire you put in the black post on the speaker goes in the black post on the amp, and likewise for the reds. The connectors on the amp are labeled "R" and "L." Self-explanatory, left speaker wires go in the connectors marked "L," etc.

Turn the volume knob on the amp to zero, turn on the amp, then increase the volume. Leave Windows volume at 100, use the amp to control volume.

If you don't want to mess with cutting speaker wire, you can purchase premade cables like these: http://www.amazon.com/Silverback-Speaker-Sewell-Banana-Strand/dp/B009RT2IAK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1452657250&sr=1-3&keywords=speaker+cables

Those have banana plugs installed, so all you have to do is plug them into the ends of the connector posts like a standard audio jack. Do whatever you are most comfortable with, but cutting your own speaker wire is dead simple, and you get 50 feet of it for $8, as opposed to $35 for the premade cables (you'll need two, as they are sold individually).

Hello. So you ended up choosing the Monitor Audio! Our rule 1 is: All requests for purchase advice (for both new and used gear) must be posted in our daily sticky purchase help thread.

These cables will do. You can also use bare wire, like this but the sprout has its speaker terminals rather close to each other and you may end up with a short if you aren't careful.

I tested it with my brothers amp and his normal red and black banana plug wires (like the ones linked) and it worked great. This was off of his 200 W amp. Does that help?

I think that means that they would work with most modern amps. Right?

So, maybe a setup like this, with RCA from the TV:

http://smile.amazon.com/Pyle-PCA1-30-Watt-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B0012KZNP4

..then these cables from the amp to the binding posts (I guess we would strip one end for bare wire to insert into the amp):

http://smile.amazon.com/Silverback-Speaker-Sewell-Banana-Strand/dp/B009RT2IAK

As for other plates in the house, there's only cat5 and coax in other rooms. So, I'm not sure what the component ones are for. We have a video system to buzz people in at the front door, but that's the only other thing I know of. Really only concerned with the audio though. :)

Am I getting close? Thanks so much!

rca to jack (there are cheaper ones that will get the job done just go the nearest computer shop): https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8KO2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=rca+to+jack&qid=1567726977&s=gateway&sr=8-3



Speaker wire they sell it "raw" like with no plugs at the end of the sides. You can buy with the plugs already installed to make things easier but it will be a bit more expensive: https://www.amazon.com/Silverback-Strand-Speaker-Banana-Plugs/dp/B009RT2IAK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=speaker+wire+banana&qid=1567727489&s=gateway&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Amplifier-TPA3116D2-Channel-Adjustment-Amplifiers/dp/B07Q2VN7RL - SMSL SA100, 50 watts per channel, and you can stream music via Bluetooth from your phone. It's about as bare bones as it gets but it should do the job just fine. It literally has just one RCA aux in.

For speaker cables, maybe Monoprice https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13913 or maybe something like https://www.amazon.com/Silverback-Strand-Speaker-Banana-Plugs/dp/B009RT2IAK

Or if you want to go as basic as possible, something like https://www.amazon.com/InstallGear-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Oxygen-Free/dp/B079VJXN1Z/ - banana plugs are not necessary, and that 30 feet will get you two 15 foot speaker cables.