What guage of wiring should I use for my Klipsch surround sound???

So here is what I have:

KF-28 - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Klipsch+-+Icon+Dual+8%22+2-Way+Floor+Speaker+(Each)/2138273.p?id=1218310758886&skuId=2138273

KC-25 - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Klipsch+-+Icon+5-1/4%22+Center+Speaker/2138079.p?id=1218310760241&skuId=2138079

KS-14 - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Klipsch+-+Icon+Dual+4%22+2-Way+Bookshelf+Speaker+(Pair)/2144088.p?id=1218311139644&skuId=2144088

SW - 450 - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Klipsch+-+10%22+450W+Powered+Subwoofer/9502488.p?id=1218115619909&skuId=9502488

And the receiver is AVR1912 - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Denon+-+875W+7.1-Ch.+3D+Pass+Through+A/V+Home+Theater+Receiver+-+Black/2127091.p?id=1218310410550&skuId=2127091

Thank you for taking the time to look. I am moving from my "home theater in box" to this. I really have no idea what guage or type of wire to use.

Depends on the distance.

16 minimum. I used 12 because I had some longer runs.

Don't skimp.

Oh, nice speakers! :D

Enjoy!

Twelve-gauge speaker wire will be overkill for your surround speakers. You will be fine with 16 gauge to the surrounds unless you're running more than 50 feet of wire to the speaker, in which case you'll want 14 gauge. You might consider twleve gauge for your front speakers, but it's not necessary, and you'll save by buying a spool of 14 gauge cable.

Don't forget: You'll need a single-channel interconnect to run from the receiver to the subwoofer if you don't have one already. It's basically a mono-channel RCA cable, often marketed as "subwoofer cables," to increase cable manufacturer sales margins.

I strongly encourage you to order wiring from either Monoprice or, my preferred choice, Parts Express. You can get 100 ft. of 14 gauge wire for about $50, enough for an entire surround sound system in a medium-size room. Don't forget your HDMI cables, too.

Enjoy your new home theater.

Boz

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This was really helpful. Thanks! My longest run is 40ft so nothing too long. 14 gauge may be overkill I guess, but too much is better than not enough! I hope to have this up and running tonight after work. I have been piecing this together for 5 months now so I am stoked. Thanks again :)

Don't wanna hijack the thread but i have a couple of relevant questions (I'm planning on a surround setup sometime soonish)

What effect does gauge have on the wire, and how important is it? Does more expensive wire make a big difference?

How is the Denon AVR 1912? That's the reciever I've been planning on buying for £250.

Don't wanna hijack the thread but i have a couple of relevant questions (I'm planning on a surround setup sometime soonish)

What effect does gauge have on the wire, and how important is it? Does more expensive wire make a big difference?

How is the Denon AVR 1912? That's the reciever I've been planning on buying for £250.

kraken2109

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Don't wanna hijack the thread but i have a couple of relevant questions (I'm planning on a surround setup sometime soonish)

What effect does gauge have on the wire, and how important is it? Does more expensive wire make a big difference?

How is the Denon AVR 1912? That's the reciever I've been planning on buying for £250.

Bozanimal

The Denon AVR 1912 is pretty awesome so far. It took some time to learn how to properly use it because the last unit I had was simple and didn't have its own GUI. The Airplay is awesome and easy to setup. 875 watts is plenty for my surround sound. It is definitley a great buy for the money.

Update...

I did get my system up and running. thanks for the advice. I did go with 14 gauge Monster wire all around...it is hidden so I don't worry abou the size. I also used Monster Brand banana clips which are fantastic. The sound I am getting through my speakers is unbelievable. Couldn't be happier.

Thanks again everyone :)

Bought the last AVR 1912 in the shop (they've stopped making them now and the new series is twice the price).

I managed to get it for only £250 :D