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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
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
@OP,
If you are going with long runs, I suggest Audioquest.
The GO-4 is probably the best bang for the buck, and not cost prohibitive.
The DBS system is the thing that raises them above the other manufacturers, in my opinion.
B
leemaze
330 posts
 
https://www.parts-express.com/belden-5t00up-10-awg-2c-cable-hi-flex-in-wall-speaker-wire-cl2-per-ft-usa--102-1190

I just used this wire for my home - sounds great.
mlieber507
12 posts
 
14 gauge stranded twisted pair that is cut to size, with no coiled up slack, will perform as well as anything in runs of 10 meters or less.
knotscott
921 posts
 
I switched to the Monoprice 12 awg OFC PVC coated CL-2 wire last winter. Available in 2 or 4 conductor. It sounds wonderful in my system.....as good as any of several I’ve tried over the last 30 years, and is very affordable. No marketing BS, just good wire.
trevoisier
7 posts
 
I have moved over to using ZU audio cables throughout my system. You can get ZU Mission Mk1 cables through their eBay store for a great price. It’s worth contacting them directly and perhaps they will let you bypass the auction process. The Zu cables are well built. Sound is going to be subjective but that aside they have a robust look/feel and are well worth the price on those qualities alone. 
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