Help for a home audio newbie!

[common sense]

Looking to grab the PSB Image B6's for my condo living room. Receiver is Denon 1612. Mainly to be used for music, movies, and TV through AppleTV/PS3/Antenna TV.

Any thoughts on this set? I have no idea on what to get for wires and stand so suggestions in those areas would be appreciated as well.

Thanks!

[DavidY]

Cheap speaker wire can be purchased at Home Depot, The Source: Circuit City, etc. Get the thickest speaker wire possible (fit your receiver's speaker jacks and speakers)....12 or 14 gauge is recommended.

Dave

[audit13]

It looks as if your receiver will accept banana plugs which makes plugging and unplugging much easier. On the speaker side, bare wire would be fine.

[common sense]

forgot to mention that the wire distance will be about 6-7 ft

so get 12-14 gauge and thickest possible?

the speakers themselves have bi wire terminals that look like

[audit13]

Bi-wiring may not result in any sound improvement. Wire thickness is measured in accordance with the awg standard. See here: http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

[DavidY]

forgot to mention that the wire distance will be about 6-7 ft

so get 12-14 gauge and thickest possible?

the speakers themselves have bi wire terminals that look like

IMO, banana connectors would be ideal for both the receiver and the speakers. These types of connectors should also be at The Source: CC or any local electronics store (probably overpriced at FS or BB however).

Allow sufficient slack or added length for the speaker wire to allow relocation of the speakers....10 feet min, 12 to 15 feet recommended (based on 6-7 feet).

Dave

[common sense]

Thanks for the info guys.

Do I need to worry about matching the "ohm" of the speaker and the receiver? (I'm not entirely even sure what that means just read about matching on the net)

[SLee]

Thanks for the info guys.

Do I need to worry about matching the "ohm" of the speaker and the receiver? (I'm not entirely even sure what that means just read about matching on the net)

The ohms relate to how easy it is to drive a speaker. The lower the ohms, the more current is required for the same volume and makes it more challenging for mainstream receivers. This is a concern for certain exotic speakers but for the most part with a mainstream setup with a subwoofer and a normal size room, you don't really have to worry about it all. The speakers will reach uncomfortable volume levels long before the receiver reaches current issues.

For banana plugs, Monoprice occasionally will have a sale on banana plugs, I bought a bunch for 98 cents a pair.

[audit13]

For banana plugs, Monoprice occasionally will have a sale on banana plugs, I bought a bunch for 98 cents a pair.

+1. I purchased the closed-type to minimize the possibility of shorting the speakers.

[common sense]

The speaker stands I got have the "carpet spikes" in the bottom, which I would prefer not to use since I have hardwood flooring

Where can I get those rubber spikes to use instead?

I'm under the impression that spikes improve longevity of stands

[audit13]

The speaker stands I got have the "carpet spikes" in the bottom, which I would prefer not to use since I have hardwood flooring

Where can I get those rubber spikes to use instead?

I'm under the impression that spikes improve longevity of stands

Rather than replacing the spikes, you could put a penny under each spike to protect your floor.

I'm not sure how spikes would improve the longevity of the stands. All I know is heavy stands are the way to go, especially if you're going to use tall stands.

[VCR]

The speaker stands I got have the "carpet spikes" in the bottom, which I would prefer not to use since I have hardwood flooring

Where can I get those rubber spikes to use instead?

I'm under the impression that spikes improve longevity of stands

You can buy rubber bumpers from a hardware store like the Home Depot and put them on buttom of your stands. 3M is one manufacturer of such products:

http://www.3m.com/us/mfg_industrial/...l/n_index.html

[VCR]

Rather than replacing the spikes, you could put a penny under each spike to protect your floor.

Alternatively, there are commerical products that are sold that protect your floors. For example,

http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/detai...tors_shipped_/

They are relatively expensive, however at $28.99, shipped.

[hyperactiveme]

Nice set. Congratulations. Some spikes can easily be removed, try using just dome felt although spikes.

[VCR]

Cheap speaker wire can be purchased at Home Depot, The Source: Circuit City, etc. Get the thickest speaker wire possible (fit your receiver's speaker jacks and speakers)....12 or 14 gauge is recommended.

Dave

Anyone here plan to visit the Home Depot in the near future? If so, could you please check the price of their 12 gauge speaker wire and the price per metre and reply back here?


Thanks!