Reddit reviews Mediabridge ULTRA Series Subwoofer Cable (25 Feet) - Dual Shielded with Gold Plated RCA to RCA Connectors - Black

Probably something like this then:

• Receiver: Denon X1300 for $400, has Audyssey MultEQ XT and is the lowest Denon/Marantz model which will have Dolby Vision and HLG support (HLG likely being the format for HDR cable broadcasting).
  
  
• Subwoofer: BIC F12 for $190+applicable tax.
  
  That leaves about $400 for speakers:
  
  
• Fronts: Fluance Signature bookshelves + matching center for $350 (same price if you get both in Walnut color on Amazon).
  
  
• Surrounds: Dayton Air's for <$70.
  
  If you want to downgrade the sub or receiver you can, the ones I picked are pretty much the crossing point between acceptable and commendable.
  
  For cables/wires:
  
  Wires: 100ft of 14awg oxygen-free.
  
  Subwoofer cable: 25ft (get longer or shorter based on required distance).
  
  Connectors: Open-screw banana plugs, these just make wiring simpler. Probably won't fit on the wall-mounted sides, but I'd get 2 orders, so all the fronts have connection as well as all 5 outputs from the receiver (so 8 pair), doing all the wiring normally is a pain in the ass. They work like so.
  
  Placement os speakers:
  
  
  • Front stereo: Aimed at your heads when sitting. Take your distance from the tv to your couch and multiply that by 0.6 (or 2 x tan(17^o )), that's the preferred minimum for how far apart the front speakers should be from each other, they should also be angled towards the center of the listening are (or halfway between that and being fully forward facing).
    
    
  • Center: As close to level with the tv as possible, angled to aim at your heads when sitting. When on a shelf/cabinet, move it as close forward as possible, you don't want it recessed.
    
    
  • Surrounds: Diagram, between perpendicular and 20^o pushed back, ideally aimed at the center of the seating. They are ideally mounted with the teeters being 2ft-3ft above the ear level.
    
    
  • Subwoofer: Do the sub crawl: Audioholics' video and Zeos' video. What I do is use an app and my AppleTV to play specific frequency notes, and then alternate between a handful of frequencies between 25Hz to 100Hz to see which spot best covers that range (I'd disconnect the fronts as well (pull out one banana plug from each stereo speaker)). My goto songs to test bass are 'Losin Control' by Russ (bass at 44s is damn good) and 'Big For Your Boots' by Stormzy(bass at like 25s and 38s is insane)
    
    While not needed, a Harmony remote makes things so much easier, I have the 650.

Dang, I didn't even know about those. I got whatever was on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FVX9FO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And AmazonBasics 16 gauge speaker wire.

Hey /u/ZeosPantera,

I first wanted to say you are the fucking man. This subreddit has been so incredibly helpful in figuring out my audio system. Additionally, I was wondering if you could provide your expertise for me.

My fraternity is currently getting our house back in a few weeks, and we have money to spend on home improvement (in this case, an audio system for the large common room). I'm looking for a system that can double as both a home theater sound system as well as speakers for a large, loud party. I assembled a list of components and was hoping you can recommend any changes. This is the list so far:

Receiver - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B7X2OV2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Center - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015A8Y3E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Front speakers (tower) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ISZEV2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Rear speakers - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CRMKJTQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1WPEQCN6WJKZG

Subwoofer - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015A8Y5M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

These are the ones you listed as being loud enough to play music on as well. Will these products fit the bill for my needs (home theater, large frat party)? Also, these extras to set up the system:

Banana plugs - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0090CVJZ4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

RCA cable - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FVX9FO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1DCPNQKKEISZB

Copper wire - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00APEG9MO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Is there anything I'm missing in order to set up the system? Thank you so much!!

Can someone please tell me if this is everything I need? 5.1 setup- JBL Studio 230 speakers front, Fluance XLBP rear, Bic Acoustech PL-200 subwoofer.

Receiver Denon AVR-S500BT- https://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/receivers/avrs500bt

Speaker wire- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BWS7HY6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1AMUYYA3CT6HJ&psc=1

One of these subwoofer cables? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FVX9FO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1DCPNQKKEISZB&psc=1

And then what do I need to connect the receiver to a computer? So everything can be played off the computer, and then computer connected to a TV.

First off I wouldn't move the sub back and forth...that's just me. If you get speakers like the ones I linked you won't need a sub in the basement...you just have to set the front/main speakers to large so they get full range signal. That way you're only having to run two speaker wires into the basement.

If you're set on using a sub you don't really need a long sub cable but they make them. I would consider just using the high level inputs on the sub so all you have to use is the speaker selector. I would get a BIC F12 + Some BIC America FH6-LCR for the party room. Run the wires from the speaker selector to the sub then from the sub to the speakers. Of course you can do either option I just think it would be easier to just use the speaker selector to run the whole show.

You'll need to get one. They don't include them because they couldn't guess a length right for everyone and it saves them money. Here is one I have, I found out about monoprice after the fact and their prices are better.

Miami 33013, I actually bought the last roll of 100ft speaker wire. Nah it's fine I can be patient. We just really wanted to use it after spending so much, now it's going to mock us a little.

Going to order it on Amazon, not sure if it's great but its #1 seller and average 5 star review after 3k so I don't think I can go wrong. It's white so it can hide a little before I get some corner wall floor covers (what are these things called?) or better yet through the wall. If there is another one on Amazon let me know, I haven't ordered yet.