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Good entry level cables

Hi allnewbie here and I am totally confused. Just when i see and decide on a cable, another thread pops up recommending a different one... and I don't have time to keep changing different brand cables around to see what matches or sounds best. I probably only have an mid level system? So I need a consensus (not gonna happen haha) of what I need minimum now and for what piece of equipment.I have what follows- My room is 20x16. Ceiling height is 10'. Equipement is in the rear of the room. So I need speaker cables from FOH to the rear. This is new construction so I can place cables in wall or in ceiling. Probably 30' run of speaker cable. I've looked at monoprice, BJC, and others recommended on here that are REALLY expensive. I'm already over budget lol. Solid core, insulated strands?Power cables?Interconnects?In order of importance. What is the minimum I need? Best for the money?
Equipment as follows:
Atlantic Technologies 8200 - 2 fronts with 2 subs, a center, 2 pair surrounds4 Revel in-ceiling C763L for dolby atmos
Lexicon RV9Sony VPL-vw695es
Audioquest Niagra 1200Lexicon DD8-A for in ceiling revels (not purchased yet for $999 new) Anything better in this price range

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dorkwad
534 posts
 
I would recommend Speltz Anticables for the speakers.  The original Anticables were about $80 for an 8 ft. pair.  I had to spend a lot more to get better sound--like over $600.  I tired a couple cables that listed for over $1400 and still preferred the Anti's to them.  The original Darwin Silver ICs were considerably better than anything near their price range.  I tried quite a few of the more popular ICs.  Amadi Maddie Signature ICs are very close.  I have some used Darwin's and Amadi's if you were interested in trying them out.

Bob
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mcslipp
122 posts
 
If it needs to be in-wall, check out Kimber Kable.
djones51
4,947 posts
 
In wall speaker wire  needs to meet NEC standards, you should check to make sure the cables are rated correct. 

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/inwallrating.htm
mcmvmx
108 posts
 
Dnm reson IC and speaker cable . They are british so availability in the US is limited but can be found . Sonically they are so good as to warrant admission in systems into the tens of thousands . The problem they have is that they are so inexpensive that audio snubs don't take them seriously 
 
Don't take my word for it...just hear them in your system . You will thank me over and over again . Another would be the least expensive cable from JPS Labs . They are more expensive then the DNM but do sound excellent in a wide variety of systems , be then Solid State or vacuum tubes .
bobedwards101
176 posts
 
Make your own from bulk Belden cable and good gold-plated terminals 
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