14 or 16 Gauge speaker wire? null

The easy answer is 14 gauge. You may be able to get away with 16 gauge if the run is short and the speakers are low power, but why bother? Use 14 gauge.

Hi lee, Thanks for reaching out! Speaker wires that are anywhere between 12 to 16 gauge are most commonly used for connecting speakers to an amplifier or an Audio/Video (A/V) receiver. A lower-gauge number indicates a thicker wire, while a higher-gauge number indicates a thinner wire. Speaker wires with lower-gauge numbers are better at carrying an amplified audio signal. When determining which wire gauge to use, consider how far away the speakers are from this A/V receiver. Generally, for short speaker wire runs, a 16-gauge wire is sufficient. However, for longer speaker wire runs (to another room, for example), it is better to use a thicker, lower-gauge wire. Additional information: With the STR-DH590, you can experience the bigger and clearer picture. The 5.2ch AV receiver brings movies to life with 4K HDR pass through, Dolby® Vision and flexible surround sound. Bring all your devices together with BLUETOOTH® connectivity and multiple inputs. I hope you find this information to be helpful, and thanks again for your inquiry! - Romeo

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The easy answer is 14 gauge. You may be able to get away with 16 gauge if the run is short and the speakers are low power, but why bother? Use 14 gauge.
Answered by r2d2 3 years ago
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Hi lee, Thanks for reaching out! Speaker wires that are anywhere between 12 to 16 gauge are most commonly used for connecting speakers to an amplifier or an Audio/Video (A/V) receiver. A lower-gauge number indicates a thicker wire, while a higher-gauge number indicates a thinner wire. Speaker wires with lower-gauge numbers are better at carrying an amplified audio signal. When determining which wire gauge to use, consider how far away the speakers are from this A/V receiver. Generally, for short speaker wire runs, a 16-gauge wire is sufficient. However, for longer speaker wire runs (to another room, for example), it is better to use a thicker, lower-gauge wire. Additional information: With the STR-DH590, you can experience the bigger and clearer picture. The 5.2ch AV receiver brings movies to life with 4K HDR pass through, Dolby® Vision and flexible surround sound. Bring all your devices together with BLUETOOTH® connectivity and multiple inputs. I hope you find this information to be helpful, and thanks again for your inquiry! - Romeo
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