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Insignia NS-B2111 to AV Receiver - How?

post #1 of 4
9/15/08 at 9:06pm
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So I got a Marantz SR870 AV Receiver, and a set of Insignia NS-B2111 Bookshelf speakers without much thinking or planning too much. Now how do I connect it?

I'm looking at the Best Buy accessory page for the NS-B2111 and Search Ebay for Speaker Cable, and there's a whole bunch of speaker wire that comes in like 50ft.
-Do people usually buy their own wiring and put in their own connectors or what?
-Or do I just need some Banana cable with both the cable and the plug?

I plan on ordering an optical glass cable from Parts Express, could someone recommend me there, so I can just get the cables from the same place; or should I get it on eBay or Radio Shack?
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post #2 of 4
9/15/08 at 10:49pm
www.monoprice.com is where you should be looking. Youll save quite a bit of money. You can get banana plugs from monoprice for $1.50 per pair and a 50ft roll of 12awg speaker wire for ~$15 or so. Your optical cable should be there as well.
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post #3 of 4
9/18/08 at 7:05am
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Anyone know any good sites for making your own speaker cables? I found this one, is this one good, or is there anything else I should know? Preparing Your Own DIY Speaker Cables — Reviews and News from Audioholics

I have a small question about the wires.
Does it matter if the open wire is exposed, after you attach it to the banana plugs, and after you cut it?
If you were to touch the exposed wire with your bare hands after it's plugged in with the power on, what will happen?
Will nothing happen, the voltage is too low to shock you, or can you get electrocuted?
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post #4 of 4
9/19/08 at 4:03pm
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Originally Posted by gamer539 View Post
I have a small question about the wires.
Does it matter if the open wire is exposed, after you attach it to the banana plugs, and after you cut it?
If you were to touch the exposed wire with your bare hands after it's plugged in with the power on, what will happen?
Will nothing happen, the voltage is too low to shock you, or can you get electrocuted?
Over time, the exposed copper may oxidize because of its exposure to air. You can trim away the oxidized portion of the speaker cable and repeat what was described in the above link. Of course, you now also have an excuse to upgrade your speaker cables

I have never encountered anything with the exposed wire. However, you should never let one strand of the wire touch the other because that may casuse a short. The owner's manual to the receiver should mention that.
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