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Speaker Wire Help

Hi:
I just bought a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 8's and I was wondering what type of speaker wire I should use? I am actually very blown away by all the types of wires out there (gold, silver, copper, different gauges). In addition, I would also need suggestions on the types of terminations? The speakers can handle spades and banannas. What is a good length, I do not want to go to short or too long, if that makes any sense. Also, wondering if I should bi-wire? I am running a Harman Kardon AVR520 receiver, which is one of their high end non-thx receivers. I would greatly appreciate and help on this matter and where to buy. I would like to keep the price fairly resonable, less than $150.
Thanks for your help
mmajoril

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c123666
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You might care to review this article written by the former McIntosh Laboratories engineer on the topic of speaker wire; quite interesting.

http://www.sundial.net/~rogerr/wire.htm

This compares, with measurements and blind listening tests, various speaker wires from zip cord to high end wire. The results are not good for the high end wire industry.
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