A/V Questions... Can someone help?

[MARCUS ANTONIUS]

Hi everyone! It's been a little while since I've posted but I have a couple of questions...

I'm redoing my surround setup at my house because my receiver just died. I plan on doing it "right" this time with Monster Cable everywhere. I was wondering what gauge speaker wire should I go with for a 7.1 setup with about 130W peak to each channel? I've yet to find an RMS rating for the new head. At the longest length (back surrounds) I'm looking at 30'-35' of wire and the center channel wire is probably no more than 10'-12'.

And second, would it make any difference to use automotive vs. home audio wire? Better, worse, or anything else?

I know a fair amount about audio theory and electronics, and I've searched high and low about these questions but couldn't find anything. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!!!

[kavmon]

use 14 or 16 gauge wire. as long as the wire is copper , i wouldn't worry.




vaughn

[MARCUS ANTONIUS]

Thanks Vaugn! That's what I had planned for, 14 ga. Thanks again!