{"id":1601,"date":"2023-04-06T20:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T20:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/?p=1601"},"modified":"2023-08-08T19:17:54","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T19:17:54","slug":"extend-speaker-wire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/extend-speaker-wire\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Extend Speaker Wire? (Explained In 5 Simple Steps)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sound systems like home theaters come with speakers that connect to the sound system&#8217;s main unit (AV receiver) via speaker wire. If you are unlucky, the <\/span><b>speaker wire could be too short to reach where you want to place the speaker<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This problem can be solved by extending the speaker wire, which might seem impossible if you do not know what to do.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, I have faced a similar predicament and successfully extended my speaker wire. <\/span><b>Read on for all the information that will help you extend your speaker wire without a hitch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1604\" title=\"How To Extend Speaker Wire\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-To-Extend-Speaker-Wire.png\" alt=\"How To Extend Speaker Wire\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:10px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before extending a speaker wire, ensure the speaker is not connected to anything to reduce the risk of being electrocuted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the speaker is still under warranty, extending the wires might nullify the warranty. Ensure you carefully read the warranty agreement before extending the speaker wire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wire you will use to extend the current speaker wire <\/span><b>should be the same gauge as the original<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will know the gauge of the wires by looking at the <\/span><b>labeling on the wires<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, using a wire stripper, or you can carry a piece of the current speaker wire with you when you purchase the extension wire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a slightly longer wire than you require since mistakes can happen when extending the speaker wires, and you do not want the connection to be too tight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-bookmark\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can connect the extending wire to the speaker\u2019s wire through <\/span><b>soldering, crimp connectors, or wire nuts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Basics of Speaker Wire<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Speaker Wire Basics (Quick, Easy)\" style=\"width:560px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_A1P6s7_ipzw\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/A1P6s7_ipzw\/hqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A1P6s7_ipzw\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT7M26S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-10-13T14:37:59Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_A1P6s7_ipzw\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/A1P6s7_ipzw\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Speaker Wire Basics (Quick, Easy)<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/A1P6s7_ipzw\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/A1P6s7_ipzw\/0.jpg\" alt=\"Speaker Wire Basics (Quick, Easy)\" width=\"560\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"(Update 8\/17\/22) Thanks to everyone who has been watching and commenting, its meant a lot. I am continuing to respond to questions. If you have ideas for another video please let me know. I would love to cover another subject that might be helpful to people. ***Links below are affiliate links and I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you**** 16 Gauge wire: https:\/\/amzn.to\/38jk8dh 12 Gauge wire: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MoIGAi 10 Gauge wire: Blue Jeans Cable - BJC Ten White (5T00UP) https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kdgrbY (Preferred) Banana Plugs: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vEPN0Y (Cheaper) Banana Plugs : https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vcU3W9 Wire Strippers: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3K8vZYY Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Pick the Right Home Speaker Wire 2:19 - Terminate or Make Ends for Your Home Speaker Wire 3:46 - Connecting Speaker Wire to Home Audio Equipment My camera equipment I use Canon M6 MKII https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rQUkvT Viltrox Speedbooster https:\/\/amzn.to\/39hE296 Canon 50mm lens https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MrsdeP Movo Wireless Mic https:\/\/amzn.to\/3K8wH8A Lights https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kbv4fG\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:560px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><b>Before You Extend the Speaker Wire<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that <\/span><b>most speaker manufacturers advise against extending speaker wires<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since, if done incorrectly, it can lead to audio dropouts or even short-circuit the speaker.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, cutting the speaker wire to extend it will likely nullify your warranty if the warranty period has yet to elapse. Therefore, carefully review your speaker\u2019s warranty before extending the wire.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before extending the speaker wire, ensure the speaker is disconnected from the receiver or amplifier to avoid being electrocuted. You can even use a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3s4wkIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">multimeter<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong> (Amazon)<\/strong><\/em> to check for any residual power on the speaker.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You will need a good wire stripper and quality wire cutters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you measure your speaker wire gauge and cut the speaker correctly. Using scissors to cut and strip the speaker wire can also do the job, but you risk damaging the wires.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the <\/span><b>extension wire should be the same gauge as the original speaker wire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the best audio output once the wire has been extended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gauge refers to the wire&#8217;s thickness, and the higher the number, the thinner the wire, and a <\/span><b>lower gauge rating indicates that the wire is thick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For instance, an 18AWG wire is thinner than a 12AWG one. AWG stands for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_wire_gauge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Wire Gauge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AWG).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check the gauge of your speaker wire by looking at the markings on the wire or using a wire stripper. The hole in which the speaker wire fits best on the wire stripper is the speaker\u2019s gauge.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1605\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1605\"  class=\"wp-image-1605\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Theres-usually-a-marking-on-a-speaker-wire-indicating-wire-gauge.jpg\" alt=\"There's usually a marking on a speaker wire indicating wire gauge\" width=\"800\" height=\"368\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1605\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There&#8217;s usually a marking on a speaker wire indicating wire gauge<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, when purchasing the extension wire, you can carry a piece and ask the seller to help you determine the speaker wire&#8217;s gauge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Far Can I Extend the Speaker Wire?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Running the speaker wire for extended distances will negatively affect the audio quality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if the speaker wire has a high gauge and a low impedance. That is because a thinner wire is more likely to lose more power (has a higher resistance) in the form of heat than a thicker wire.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impedance entails measuring the electrical resistance encountered by the audio signal, an alternating current, in the speaker coil. It determines how much power the speaker can handle and how the speaker will interact with the receiver\/amplifier connected to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impedance is measured in Ohms (\u03a9), and <\/span><b>most speakers have an impedance of 2\u03a9, 4\u03a9, 6\u03a9 or 8\u03a9<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Therefore, the speaker\u2019s impedance and the wire\u2019s gauge are the factors that will determine how much further you can extend the speaker wire without any signal loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if the speaker wire has a gauge of 10AWG, you can comfortably extend it to a distance of 50ft (15 m), assuming the speaker has an impedance of 2\u03a9 or 100ft (30 m) for a speaker with a 4\u03a9 impedance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Speaker Wire Gauge Explained<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE GUIDE: 12 AWG vs 14 AWG vs 16 AWG vs 18 AWG\" style=\"width:560px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_atwAOZ6pFqE\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/atwAOZ6pFqE\/hqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/atwAOZ6pFqE\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT3M29S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-12-17T14:00:01Z\" \/><\/div><meta itemprop=\"accessibilityFeature\" content=\"captions\" \/><div id=\"lyte_atwAOZ6pFqE\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/atwAOZ6pFqE\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE GUIDE: 12 AWG vs 14 AWG vs 16 AWG vs 18 AWG<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/atwAOZ6pFqE\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/atwAOZ6pFqE\/0.jpg\" alt=\"SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE GUIDE: 12 AWG vs 14 AWG vs 16 AWG vs 18 AWG\" width=\"560\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"What size speaker wire should you buy? The thickness of speaker wire is represented by its gauge, referring to the American Wire Gauge (AWG). It&#039;s important to choose the correct speaker wire gauge based on the length of your speaker cable and the nominal impedance of the speakers you are using. This video will give you some quick recommendations of how to choose the right speaker wire gauge for your system. Full Post (Audio University Website): https:\/\/audiouniversityonline.com\/speaker-wire\/ Need help setting up your system? This guide might help... Speaker Placement Guide: https:\/\/audiouniversityonline.com\/speaker-placement-guide\/ Speaker Cable For Home Theater: 12 AWG - - Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mrEKkM - B&amp;H: https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3j6HTsi 14 AWG - - Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mswcdu - B&amp;H: https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3daWUFN 16 AWG - - Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/389cXAB - B&amp;H: https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3wU565h 18 AWG - - Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mug6QC - B&amp;H: https:\/\/bhpho.to\/361OUmN Speaker Cable For Live Sound: NL4 - - Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/37rPknC - B&amp;H: https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3xS3JEj NL8 - - Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ajRAQ0 1\/4&quot; TS - - Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nrThys - B&amp;H: https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3wUGwB0 Speaker Cable For Installation: In-Wall - - Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3adnJZo - B&amp;H: https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2T1qmaj Direct Burial (In-Ground) - - Amazon: https:\/\/amzn.to\/37nzhYb Check out the SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE CHART here: https:\/\/audiouniversityonline.com\/speaker-wire\/ 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Speaker Circuit Basics 0:58 - Why Speaker Wire Gauge Is Important 2:06 - Choosing Speaker Wire Gauge 2:55 - FREE Speaker Wire Gauge Chart 3:15 - Subscribe to Audio University! Download the FREE Speaker Specifications Guide here: https:\/\/audiouniversityonline.com\/speaker-specs-guide\/ Book a one to one call: https:\/\/audiouniversityonline.com\/one-to-one\/ Website: https:\/\/audiouniversityonline.com\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AudioUniversityOnline\/ Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/audiouniversity Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/audiouniversity\/ Patreon: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/audiouniversity Gear Recommendations: https:\/\/kit.co\/audiouniversity #AudioUniversity Disclaimer: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click them, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:560px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially the speaker wire\u2019s resistance should not exceed five percent of the speaker\u2019s impedance. The table below shows the maximum lengths you can extend the speaker wire depending on the speaker\u2019s impedance and the wire\u2019s gauge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It is important that the extension wire is the same gauge as the speaker\u2019s original wire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you can easily determine how far to extend the speaker wire without any signal interference.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that as much as a thicker speaker wire can extend over a longer distance, the recommended maximum length for household speakers is 50ft (15 m).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_1612\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent bootstrap3 colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"1612\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"AWG\"            id=\"footable_1612\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1833008221_1612\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_1612 ninja_table_unique_id_1833008221_1612 table  blue nt_type_legacy_table vertical_centered inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_4 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_model  \">AWG<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_key_specs \">2\u2126<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_max_sp_ls \">4\u2126<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_8_\u03c9 \">6\u2126<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_4 ninja_clmn_nm_awg \">8\u2126<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"386\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_386\">\n            <td>10<\/td><td>50ft<\/td><td>100ft<\/td><td>150ft<\/td><td>200ft<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"388\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_388\">\n            <td>12<\/td><td>30ft<\/td><td>60ft<\/td><td>90ft<\/td><td>120ft<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"387\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_387\">\n            <td>14<\/td><td>20ft<\/td><td>40ft<\/td><td>60ft<\/td><td>80ft<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"382\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_382\">\n            <td>16<\/td><td>12ft<\/td><td>24ft<\/td><td>36ft<\/td><td>48ft<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"384\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_384\">\n            <td>18<\/td><td>8ft<\/td><td>16ft<\/td><td>24ft<\/td><td>32ft<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n                    <style type=\"text\/css\" id='ninja_table_custom_css_1612'>\n                        #footable_1612  {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    \n#footable_1612 td.ninja_column_0 { text-align: center; }#footable_1612 th.ninja_column_0 { text-align: center; }                <\/style>\n                \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<h2><b>Extending the Speaker Wire<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have taken note of the above recommendations, the next step is to extend the speaker wire.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You will require the extension wire, wire cutters, a tape measure, and a wire stripper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the primary tools for this procedure. Other necessary tools will depend on your chosen method when connecting the extension wire to the existing wire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are directions on how to extend the speaker wire:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Disconnect the Speaker from the Amplifier\/Receiver<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to ensure the speaker is not connected to any device to avoid being electrocuted or damaging your speaker.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use a multimeter to ensure no residual current on the speaker can harm you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cut the Speaker Wire<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, <\/span><b>cut the speaker wire using the wire cutters or the wire stripper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have one that can cut wires.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can cut the speaker wire a few inches (approximately six inches or fifteen centimeters) from the speaker\u2019s connector that normally goes into the receiver\/amplifier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Measure the Extension Wire You Need<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure the required length of the extension wire and cut it using the wire cutters. Ensure you include a few extra inches to prevent stretching the wires. This will also leave enough space on the wire since you will strip both ends and remove the coating that protects the copper wires.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Strip the Wires<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before stripping the wires, you will notice that two separately insulated wires are attached, i.e., the positive and negative wires. Carefully separate them to get Y-shaped ends on all the wires you intend to connect.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1606\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1606\"  class=\"wp-image-1606\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Separate-the-wires-to-get-a-Y-shaped-end.jpg\" alt=\"Separate the wires to get a Y-shaped end\" width=\"650\" height=\"393\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1606\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Separate the wires to get a Y-shaped end<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then strip off the insulation on each end of the wires you intend to connect. You can use a wire stripper or wire cutter but be careful not to damage the copper wires inside the insulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1607\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1607\"  class=\"wp-image-1607\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Strip-off-the-insulation.jpg\" alt=\"Strip off the insulation\" width=\"500\" height=\"552\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Strip off the insulation<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this setup, you have to strip at least 0.5 inches or 1.5 centimeters on all ends of the wires you want to connect.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>How to Strip Speaker Wire Properly<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Correctly Stripping Speaker Wire\" style=\"width:560px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_RMJ_q0zJjU4\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/RMJ_q0zJjU4\/hqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RMJ_q0zJjU4\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT1M7S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2022-08-29T19:03:09Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_RMJ_q0zJjU4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/RMJ_q0zJjU4\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Correctly Stripping Speaker Wire<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RMJ_q0zJjU4\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/RMJ_q0zJjU4\/0.jpg\" alt=\"Correctly Stripping Speaker Wire\" width=\"560\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"To correctly strip speaker wire, you need the proper tool. For this, we\u2019ll use our compact wire stripper from our own production facility. This tool offers multiple cut nests to handle a wide range of wire sizes. It also has a tapered plier nose that can be used to grip, twist, bend, or pull. Lastly, this tool offers a sharp cutting blade ideal for cutting solid and stranded wires as large as 10 gauge. The first step is to measure our speaker wire to the correct length making sure to add an extra inch or so. With our measurement made, we\u2019ll use our compact wire stripper to cleanly slice through the speaker wire. Now we need to separate the conductors. Once we know the correct amount of insulation to strip, we\u2019ll use our tool to cut into the insulation. After closing the tool, we\u2019ll pull it away from the main section to reveal the internal conductor. All that is left is to repeat the process on the remaining wire. With the proper tool you can safely cut and strip speaker wire while reducing or eliminating the risk of damage to the internal conductor. You find the speaker wire, and the tool you\u2019ve seen here at PacerGroup.net. music: bensound.com\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:560px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have stripped all the wires to remove the insulators, the next step is to splice the wires using a method of your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Connect the Extension Wire to the Speaker Wire<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, all the wires&#8217; free ends are Y shaped, with 0.5 inches of the insulation coating removed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firmly twist the positive ends of the wire running from the speaker to the extension wire. Then twist the negative ends.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The positive and negative wires from the speaker are color coded for easy identification and should be connected to separate wires on one end of the Y-shaped extension wire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Remember to match the positive and negative wires.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Splicing Speaker Wire<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"How to Joint Speaker Wire | In Proper Way No need Soldering\" style=\"width:560px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL__degJJnGXEE\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/_degJJnGXEE\/hqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_degJJnGXEE\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT1M14S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-08-07T10:00:20Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte__degJJnGXEE\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/_degJJnGXEE\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">How to Joint Speaker Wire | In Proper Way No need Soldering<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_degJJnGXEE\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/_degJJnGXEE\/0.jpg\" alt=\"How to Joint Speaker Wire | In Proper Way No need Soldering\" width=\"560\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"#Speakerwire #Howtojoint #Properway Vlog Title: How to Joint Speaker Wire | In Proper Way No need Soldering Very easy ang effective watch the tutorial\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:560px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#4ce2e5;border-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius:20px;-webkit-border-radius:20px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#66fcff;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius:20px;-webkit-border-radius:20px;\"><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you intend to use crimp connectors, insert the wires through the connectors before twisting them. Also, remember to get crimp connectors and a crimping tool that matches the speaker wire gauge.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you intend to use wire nuts, skip this step.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here, you can complete the splicing using a method of your choice. The possible ways of completing the splicing include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Using a Soldering Gun<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process might take longer than the others, but it is the best option. You will need a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QqlZkA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">soldering gun<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong> (Amazon)<\/strong><\/em> and a solder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start heating the soldering gun, and once it&#8217;s heated, start heating the twisted wires. As they start melting, apply the solder appropriately to prevent the wires from disconnecting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once satisfied with the soldering, let it cool and cover the soldered parts separately using electric tape.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1608\" style=\"width: 711px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1608\"  class=\"wp-image-1608\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Soldering-speaker-wires-is-the-best-option.jpg\" alt=\"Soldering speaker wires is the best option\" width=\"701\" height=\"419\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soldering speaker wires is the best option<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Using Crimp Connectors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an easier and faster process. To use the connectors, slide the crimp connectors onto the naked wire part and use a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3s5l9zG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">crimping tool<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong> (Amazon)<\/strong><\/em> to tighten the connection.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1609\" style=\"width: 712px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1609\"  class=\"wp-image-1609 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Crimp-Connector.jpg\" alt=\"Crimp Connector\" width=\"702\" height=\"408\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crimp Connector<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Using Wire Nuts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OOP2Ni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wire nut<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong> (Amazon)<\/strong><\/em> is the easiest way to splice the connected wires, but it\u2019s unreliable compared to the above methods. Ensure you get wire nuts compatible with the wire gauge.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1610\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1610\"  class=\"wp-image-1610\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.audiogrounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Using-wire-nuts-is-the-easiest-way-to-splice-speaker-wires-but-its-not-reliable.jpg\" alt=\"Using wire nuts is the easiest way to splice speaker wires, but it\u2019s not reliable\" width=\"550\" height=\"426\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using wire nuts is the easiest way to splice speaker wires, but it\u2019s not reliable<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use a wire nut, hold the exposed positive ends of the new and old speaker wires side by side, then insert them into the wire nut. Ensure the exposed parts fill up the space inside the nut.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then start twisting the nut clockwise until it tightens, and the wires start twisting while the nut remains firm. Repeat this process for all the remaining unconnected parts.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The video below doesn\u2019t apply to speaker wire specifically, but the splicing procedure is pretty much the same for any type of wire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Three Ways to Splice Wires<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"How to splice wires - how to solder, how to crimp, wire connectors\" style=\"width:560px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_r7GlDBge_WU\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/r7GlDBge_WU\/hqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r7GlDBge_WU\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT10M1S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-02-06T20:30:02Z\" \/><\/div><meta itemprop=\"accessibilityFeature\" content=\"captions\" \/><div id=\"lyte_r7GlDBge_WU\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/r7GlDBge_WU\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">How to splice wires - how to solder, how to crimp, wire connectors<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/r7GlDBge_WU\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/r7GlDBge_WU\/0.jpg\" alt=\"How to splice wires - how to solder, how to crimp, wire connectors\" width=\"560\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Splicing wires using various tools and methods, discussing pros and cons. (how to solder: using soldering iron, how to crimp butt connectors: using crimping tool, self solder connector, heat shrink tubing) 3 ways to splice a wire. How to connect wires. Proper joint of electric wire. This video was filmed with Canon G50 - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Rvhghi Affiliate links to the Tools used in this video (same or similar): Manual Wire stripper - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jZ970P Automatic Wire Stripper - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3beOieP Plier Style T&amp;B Crimping tool (for non insulated connectors) - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SrjAGy Plier Style T&amp;B Crimping tool (for insulated and non insulated connectors) - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2vSnjp3 Ratcheting Crimping tool: made by Thomas and Betts - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SlpRDQ made by Wirefy (cheap) - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bjNOUS Heat Gun - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3biDkor Soldering Iron - https:\/\/amzn.to\/373XkIj Soldering Gun - https:\/\/amzn.to\/39cRDsQ Rosin Core Solder - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OyP24B Butane Torch - https:\/\/amzn.to\/398QSBd Helping Hands - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tCnpAw Heat shrink tubing kit - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3beM4ff Connector assortment: - Self solder - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BZOrBG - Heat shrink butt connectors - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hSdcZQ - Vinyl butt connectors and termianls - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2RZZjZI (Complete kit that has all three) - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2vc8FbL (out of stock last time I checked :-\/) Additional affiliate links to a few products I personally own and use: Basic Hand Tools - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2I91cBb Drill and Impact Driver - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WCMxzI Cordless Ratchet - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KcBsBw Portable Jump Starter - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HR0V4l Fluke Multimeter - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HQOx42 Code Reader - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HRwdI4 Upholstery Remover - https:\/\/amzn.to\/32dXTiS Pocket screw driver - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HQrPcE Pocket Flashlight - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3j32AVF Hook set - https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JUdfTi Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Make It Easy Mechanic, it cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Make It Easy Mechanic assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Make It Easy Mechanic recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and\/or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Make It Easy Mechanic, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Make It Easy Mechanic.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:560px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comment\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Question: Can I cut the speaker wire to extend it?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comments-o\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, you can cut and extend a speaker wire using an additional wire. However, you should only do this if it\u2019s extremely necessary and there are no other options.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comment\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Question: Does a longer speaker wire affect the sound?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comments-o\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <b>Answer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Audiophiles have different opinions about whether longer speaker wires affect your speaker&#8217;s sound quality. A longer speaker wire might affect the sound quality, but wire length is not the only factor you should focus on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comments-o\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors like the wire\u2019s gauge and the speaker&#8217;s impedance also play a role. The bottom line is although the speaker wire length could affect audio quality, it is not significant enough to worry you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-comments-o\" style=\"color:#1ba8ff\"><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is recommended that the speaker wire in a home setup should not exceed a length of 50 feet or 15 meters.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above steps will help you extend your speaker wire successfully, but remember &#8211; only do it if you have to. Extending the wire comes with disadvantages, especially if not done correctly. You also risk losing your warranty if the speaker is still covered.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sound systems like home theaters come with speakers that connect to the sound system&#8217;s main unit (AV receiver) via speaker wire. If you are unlucky, the speaker wire could be too short to reach where you want to place the speaker.&nbsp; This problem can be solved by extending the speaker wire, which might seem impossible if you do not know what to do.&nbsp; Fortunately, I have faced a similar predicament and successfully extended my speaker wire. Read on for all the information that will help you extend your speaker wire without a hitch.&nbsp; Key Takeaways Basics of Speaker Wire Speaker <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1604,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Extend Speaker Wire? 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