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Good entry level cables

Hi allnewbie here and I am totally confused. Just when i see and decide on a cable, another thread pops up recommending a different one... and I don't have time to keep changing different brand cables around to see what matches or sounds best. I probably only have an mid level system? So I need a consensus (not gonna happen haha) of what I need minimum now and for what piece of equipment.I have what follows- My room is 20x16. Ceiling height is 10'. Equipement is in the rear of the room. So I need speaker cables from FOH to the rear. This is new construction so I can place cables in wall or in ceiling. Probably 30' run of speaker cable. I've looked at monoprice, BJC, and others recommended on here that are REALLY expensive. I'm already over budget lol. Solid core, insulated strands?Power cables?Interconnects?In order of importance. What is the minimum I need? Best for the money?
Equipment as follows:
Atlantic Technologies 8200 - 2 fronts with 2 subs, a center, 2 pair surrounds4 Revel in-ceiling C763L for dolby atmos
Lexicon RV9Sony VPL-vw695es
Audioquest Niagra 1200Lexicon DD8-A for in ceiling revels (not purchased yet for $999 new) Anything better in this price range

obtuse2
auxinput
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Can these be run in the wall? I’m doing new construction so I can run them through the studs behind the drywall

Well, you could run them in the wall, but I don't think either of these cables would be legal as far as electrical codes are concerned.  You really need a speaker cable that is "CL3" certified.  There aren't many good speaker cables that meet this CL3 requirement.


mr_hosehead
210 posts
 
Maybe consider something like Belden cable (from Blue Jeans Cable)?  You can get 12-gauge, the price is gonna be right, you can install it practically anywhere (you can get CL3), and there are even more (and affordable) options to look at there.  It's also not a bazillion dollars, so you can afford to buy more music, too...
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mazian
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Morrow is as good as any.
dorkwad
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I would recommend Speltz Anticables for the speakers.  The original Anticables were about $80 for an 8 ft. pair.  I had to spend a lot more to get better sound--like over $600.  I tired a couple cables that listed for over $1400 and still preferred the Anti's to them.  The original Darwin Silver ICs were considerably better than anything near their price range.  I tried quite a few of the more popular ICs.  Amadi Maddie Signature ICs are very close.  I have some used Darwin's and Amadi's if you were interested in trying them out.

Bob
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mcslipp
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If it needs to be in-wall, check out Kimber Kable.
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