So you have made a decision about having an entertainment surround sound system. At the end of the day, you need to come home to a world of relaxation and nothing works better than an upgraded home theater. You don’t have to break the bank because you can look for inexpensive components that can still provide the quality you want.
The wires that come with the system are the main things you need to worry about. After installing your system you will inevitably have wires littering your walls or floors. This can be an eyesore but don’t worry because it can be easily fixed, a more pressing concern would be the type of wires you have.
Let’s say you’ve invested some money in your speakers and sound systems to get optimum enjoyment. This automatically makes you think that you will get amazingly clear sound. Wires that you use will definitely affect the sound quality of your speakers.
Look at the wires pooled in between your components and see how these unsuspecting cables control the quality of your entertainment. The wires are the main conduit of the sound released by your component until it reaches the speakers. Wires have an important purpose, as you've known all along.
Choose to buy quality speaker wires, if these didn’t already come with the speakers. Remember to keep in mind that the correct wire type, cable length and gauge are necessary specifications to achieve good sound. Also, prepare to work on your walls to keep the wires hidden; nothing is cooler than having in wall speaker wire.
The most common wire gauge (or AWG, which stands for American Wire Gauge) ranges from 12-gauge to 16-gauge. Lower gauge wires are more expensive but they deliver the best sounds. These are wires that are visually more substantial and can transmit sounds in an amplified manner without sacrificing clarity.
The length of your wire has something to do with the gauge, because the longer you go, the thicker your wire has to be. 14-gauge wires are perfect for an area of 50 feet or more. A system that covers a room or two would compel you to use a very lengthy wire.
If you just want your sound system in your room, a 16-gauge wire is sufficient. To prevent buying too long or too short wires, measure first the approximate length the speaker wires would occupy. Rearranging your speaker so they are close to your component is another alternative.
Various wires are used when setting up and running speaker wires. Hiding flat wires is easier when you just paint over it rather than burying it or streaming it behind walls. Installing wires outside the house just means it is necessary to use a direct-burial rated wire.
The most flawless way to conceal a speaker wire is to use the type that can be hidden directly at the back of a wall. Music is enjoyed best if there are no jumbled wires in sight. Tough and fireproof wires for outdoor rock and landscape speakers carry the Underwriters Laboratory rating, otherwise known as UL rating. Determined to make your house free from unorganized speaking wires? Check my favorite site out to know how.
