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DIY Speaker Cable Canare 4s11 Home Depot Lowes

Looking at this for improved sound on second system. I have no background in electronics so "simpleton" answers appreciated and forgiveness for simpleton questions requested in advance!

1. If I buy Canare 4s11 should I braid this? If so, what kind of configuration is preferable?

2. If braided, how should the strands be terminated (is one used as a ground, etc.?)?

3. If I go with HD or Lowe's extension cord cable, any recommendations between 14, 12, 10, and 6 awg?

4. If I go with HD or Lowe's extension cord cable, do I just (stupid question here) have them terminated as is with two runs of cord in a single termination for each channel (i.e. I get 4x the length of finished cable I need for each speaker)?

5. On the extension cord cable, if there are 4 internal wires do I use one as a ground? Leave 2 'hanging'? Have all 4 soldered to the spade?

Thanks for any help or resources. I've looked at some DIY threads but haven't found one that addresses these specific questions or answers them in a "this is the generally preferred way to do this" fashion.
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mattybumpkin
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I am using HD extension cord, 12 gauge, there are three wires and I am only using two of them, the other I bent back and rubber banded tightly to the cable to keep it out of the way. I have to admit that the sound of the "cable" is very good. I still believe in using "better" cabling but for the moment it works for me. I did not even bother to terminate the ends.

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