Between solid and stranded...you might prefer the other in your system.

Hi OP,

In my family room I have runs of 35 and 25 feet.

so expensive speaker wires are not practical.

I made 4 individual cables using 10 gauge all copper Audtek wire from

parts express.  No silver for me!  I soldered on spade connections both ends.

ok I did use silver solder.

Great value for longer runs or any runs.  Any speaker benefits from bi wiring and eliminating jumpers.

Audtek 10 AWG OFC Speaker Wire 100 ft. 

Audtek Electronics Part #100-029    

Model: SKRL-10-100

@rbull11 - if you are "handy" - then take a look at this site

http://www.image99.net/blog/files/d048bbacfce9bcad4a025be804771d9a-76.html

They are excellent speaker cables that outperform many "branded products"

Read more member opinions here...

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/duelund-conversion-to-diy-helix-geometry-cabling?highlight=helix%2Bdiy

The thread discusses all cable types so you might need ot search for speaker cable comments specifically

If you have any questions about the Helix cables just ask

Regards - Steve

+ 1 williewonka

If the runs are really long, shorten them up.
NO I don't want to hear it.. Shorten the runs and move your equipment. :-)

If you have to make your own unless it's an RCA don't solder anything if you can. Pressure weld or use securements of like alloy. Silver terminal ends use silver screws.