Hello,
I have a 7.1 setup with Pioneer SP-BS21's for the surround L/R, the SP-FS51's for the front L/R, the SP-C21 for the center and the SW-8 for the sub, paired with the Denon AVR-2112ci.
The surround back L/R are about 50ft away from the receiver so I used the monoprice 12AWG wire to connect them. Now I have some old 18AWG wire connecting the rest of the speakers.
My question is: is it OK to mix speaker wires of different gauges like this for optimal sound quality. Or should I switch the other connections also to 12AWG wire?
Also I read elsewhere that the speakers in matching positions should be connected with the same length wire. Since the AVR has Audyssey MultEQ XT for setup, would it really matter if I used 3 fit wire to connect the center channel while I use 7 ft wire for the front L/R speakers? Audyssey should automatically factor in any minute changes with differences in cable length, correct?
Thanks.
I have a 7.1 setup with Pioneer SP-BS21's for the surround L/R, the SP-FS51's for the front L/R, the SP-C21 for the center and the SW-8 for the sub, paired with the Denon AVR-2112ci.
The surround back L/R are about 50ft away from the receiver so I used the monoprice 12AWG wire to connect them. Now I have some old 18AWG wire connecting the rest of the speakers.
My question is: is it OK to mix speaker wires of different gauges like this for optimal sound quality. Or should I switch the other connections also to 12AWG wire?
Also I read elsewhere that the speakers in matching positions should be connected with the same length wire. Since the AVR has Audyssey MultEQ XT for setup, would it really matter if I used 3 fit wire to connect the center channel while I use 7 ft wire for the front L/R speakers? Audyssey should automatically factor in any minute changes with differences in cable length, correct?
Thanks.
