splicing speaker wire??? y/n

Handyhaver · 04-28-2002, 02:00 PM

When I first got my RM7600 system I wired the sub PSW650 as per POLK through the front l/r speakers. Later on I tried the LFE hook up and (to me anyway) it seemed to rock better wired as per POLK.
I had to cut the front l/r speaker wires for the LFE hook up (way to long) and was wondering if splicing the wires back together ( with solder) would be alright or is it better to run 2 new wires. I'll need to get about 60' of new wire to do this. I'm using the h/d 12 guage wire.

thanks for the input!!

Mark

TroyD · 04-28-2002, 08:21 PM

Mark,

I would advise not splicing the wires if at all possible......I have done it in a pinch from time to time but as a rule, I would try to avoid it.....

Troy

Handyhaver · 04-28-2002, 08:38 PM

Troy,

That's what I thought also, but my brother (the cheap one of the family) insisted that splicing would be just as good. I think the wire is only .39 a ft, so whats another 24.00 with all I have invested so far.

Thanks for your opinion Troy. I may have done it if it was a common practice but always had thought that a solid wire is the way to go.

Mark

TroyD · 04-28-2002, 08:54 PM

I think as a rule, it's not such a hot idea. As I said, I've done it, it worked temporarily but you know, anything worth doing is doing properly.

Troy

sgtgto · 04-29-2002, 01:21 AM

Hi:

If you want to splice the wire. Twist each splice togather and solder. Put shrink tubing over each lead. Be sure to thread it on before soldering. After you have done both leads apply shrink tubing over both wires for a nice looking and solid connection. You should have no problems with this.

Gary

johnnyamerika · 04-30-2002, 04:34 PM

Hmm...I don't think it would provide too much of an audible difference...however, you run into this problem:

You're adding one more 'transistor' which the current has to jump across. While the physical space between wiring is extremely minimal, the signal must jump across a plane nonetheless. Plus you are exposing the innards of your wire to the elements. Soldering the wire could reduce this, and frankly, you may not have a problem.

But if you're spending the time and money to build a nice system, why have some half-assed wire connecting the whole thing? For any reason at all, get new wire for PEACE OF MIND.

In the future, why not just round up the excess wire and tie it together behind you're rack/unit, and leave it, in the case you may need it later.

john

Handyhaver · 04-30-2002, 05:45 PM

John,

To answer the last question of yours:

1 First System

2 Newbie

3 Hind sight..........20-20

4 Thought LFE was the way to go

5 Got enough wires behind the rack (according to the wife!!)

6 I'll know next time

Mark

johnnyamerika · 04-30-2002, 05:58 PM

Quote:

I'll know next time

That's what it's all about man

Good luck!

goingganzo · 04-30-2002, 11:20 PM

splices at the ends are worse than ones in the middle and if you want to do it just do a good job and if you have any problems you should check there first but i would recomend replaceing them i have wall plates with binding poste behing my recever and all my speakers so i would have spliceses in all my speaker wire runs

04-28-2002, 02:00 PM	#1
Handyhaver Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 66	splicing speaker wire??? y/n When I first got my RM7600 system I wired the sub PSW650 as per POLK through the front l/r speakers. Later on I tried the LFE hook up and (to me anyway) it seemed to rock better wired as per POLK. I had to cut the front l/r speaker wires for the LFE hook up (way to long) and was wondering if splicing the wires back together ( with solder) would be alright or is it better to run 2 new wires. I'll need to get about 60' of new wire to do this. I'm using the h/d 12 guage wire. thanks for the input!! Mark

04-28-2002, 08:54 PM	#4
TroyD Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (3) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: lookin' for fava beans and a nice chianti Posts: 11,209	cool.... I think as a rule, it's not such a hot idea. As I said, I've done it, it worked temporarily but you know, anything worth doing is doing properly. Troy

04-30-2002, 11:20 PM	#9
goingganzo Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: seccond star to the right and strait on to morning Posts: 2,799	splices at the ends are worse than ones in the middle and if you want to do it just do a good job and if you have any problems you should check there first but i would recomend replaceing them i have wall plates with binding poste behing my recever and all my speakers so i would have spliceses in all my speaker wire runs __________________ Gonzo's World BenQ 8700+ 115in screen PS3,X-Box 360 and Wii Sunfire Theater Grand III ADCOM GFA-7607 four avalanch 18 subs 26.12l of displacement Crown xti 4000

04-28-2002, 08:21 PM	#2
TroyD Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (3) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: lookin' for fava beans and a nice chianti Posts: 11,209	Mark, I would advise not splicing the wires if at all possible......I have done it in a pinch from time to time but as a rule, I would try to avoid it..... Troy

04-28-2002, 08:38 PM	#3
Handyhaver Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 66	Troy, That's what I thought also, but my brother (the cheap one of the family) insisted that splicing would be just as good. I think the wire is only .39 a ft, so whats another 24.00 with all I have invested so far. Thanks for your opinion Troy. I may have done it if it was a common practice but always had thought that a solid wire is the way to go. Mark

04-29-2002, 01:21 AM	#5
sgtgto Polkateer Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 310	Hi: If you want to splice the wire. Twist each splice togather and solder. Put shrink tubing over each lead. Be sure to thread it on before soldering. After you have done both leads apply shrink tubing over both wires for a nice looking and solid connection. You should have no problems with this. Gary

04-30-2002, 04:34 PM	#6
johnnyamerika Polkateer Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 382	Hmm...I don't think it would provide too much of an audible difference...however, you run into this problem: You're adding one more 'transistor' which the current has to jump across. While the physical space between wiring is extremely minimal, the signal must jump across a plane nonetheless. Plus you are exposing the innards of your wire to the elements. Soldering the wire could reduce this, and frankly, you may not have a problem. But if you're spending the time and money to build a nice system, why have some half-assed wire connecting the whole thing? For any reason at all, get new wire for PEACE OF MIND. In the future, why not just round up the excess wire and tie it together behind you're rack/unit, and leave it, in the case you may need it later. john

04-30-2002, 05:45 PM	#7
Handyhaver Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 66	John, To answer the last question of yours: 1 First System 2 Newbie 3 Hind sight..........20-20 4 Thought LFE was the way to go 5 Got enough wires behind the rack (according to the wife!!) 6 I'll know next time Mark

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