It is better to use 16 gauge or 14 gauge speaker wire for your Home Theater applications.
If you're talking about getting true surround sound, then generally no. Some flat screens come with speakers that are connected to the tv with speaker wire specifically so you can disconnect it from the TV and plug it into your surround receiver, but other than that....no. The problem is that in surround sound you have 5 (or more) speakers each getting a specific part of the audio to play. Stuff happening on the right rear of the soundstage in the movie comes out of the right rear speaker etc. The television speaker has no such capability so when you turn it on it's going to play all the sound in stereo. It can be done but it won't sound right.
I would say no, I am disappointed in the wireless system I have.
Surround sound is designed to bring the movie theater into your living room. Speakers are tragically placed to allow for the movement of sound from left to right and back again. When buying your surround sound speakers, consider where they will be placed. Special hangars may be required to mount speaker to wall surfaces, and you will want to consider some way to hide the speaker wires. If you don' t want speakers hanging on the wall, consider purchasing special stands that will both hide the wires and provide a safe spot for the speakers. Finally, take the time to measure the room so you will know exactly how much speaker wire to purchase or proper installation.
Yes; it is tinned copper.
It depends on what type of box it is in. For sealed boxes, take the speaker cover off and you just unscrew the speaker from the box. Bandpass boxes usually have to unscrew the plexiglass front then take the speaker cover off and you just unscrew the speaker from the box.
When you want to upgrade your stereo and surround sound systems, be sure to upgrade the speaker wire as well. You will want to use a larger cable and better connections, possibly gold plated to ensure that you get the best sound out of your equipment.
In wall speaker wire is useful, as it hides the wires from sight. When a surround sound system is installed, it can lead to a number of unsightly wires appearing around the room. In wall wires hide this problem.
No. It's a scam.
When looking to purchase a 14 gauge speaker wire it may be possible to buy the required length and brand of wire from a local Hi-Fi shop. There are online websites that offer 14 gauge speaker wire and these are sites such as Amazon and Walmart as well as many other sites that offer speaker wire.
Look for a speaker wire touching another connector on the back of the amplifier, sounds like it could be a shorted speaker wire. Turn the volume down and turn the power off first.
If you're talking about getting true surround sound, then generally no. Some flat screens come with speakers that are connected to the tv with speaker wire specifically so you can disconnect it from the TV and plug it into your surround receiver, but other than that....no. The problem is that in surround sound you have 5 (or more) speakers each getting a specific part of the audio to play. Stuff happening on the right rear of the soundstage in the movie comes out of the right rear speaker etc. The television speaker has no such capability so when you turn it on it's going to play all the sound in stereo. It can be done but it won't sound right.
I would say no, I am disappointed in the wireless system I have.
Static noise on speakers usually means the speaker wire is not shielded properly. Replacing the wire with high quality speaker wire will likely solve the issue.
Depends on the output of the amplifier.
Most home electronics stores such as Future Shop or Best Buy would carry 16 gauge speaker wire. Another option is to buy it online at a retailer such as Amazon.
Surround sound is designed to bring the movie theater into your living room. Speakers are tragically placed to allow for the movement of sound from left to right and back again. When buying your surround sound speakers, consider where they will be placed. Special hangars may be required to mount speaker to wall surfaces, and you will want to consider some way to hide the speaker wires. If you don' t want speakers hanging on the wall, consider purchasing special stands that will both hide the wires and provide a safe spot for the speakers. Finally, take the time to measure the room so you will know exactly how much speaker wire to purchase or proper installation.
When you buy the surround sound hdtv, there will be instruction with it. Just do it as directed, step by step, connecting each wire to its inlet.It is pretty easy and takes little a time.