10AWG bare wire to CBM-170's & 340's?

[ScottO]

Is anyone out there running 10AWG *bare wire* to their Ascend speakers? Just want to confirm they can handle it before I place an order with Blue Jeans Cable.

Please, no posts about using banana plugs or spades. I know that's an option, but I want to run bare wire.

Thanks & best,
-- Scott

[curtis]

10 gauge is freaking THICK.

I don't think it will fit in the binding post hole. It also might be too thick to wrap around the post. I think you should call Ascend and ask.

[ScottO]

...I think you should call Ascend and ask.

I did call Ascend and ask what's the maximum gauge, and the rep said that's the first time he'd been asked that question.

The Ascend rep was able to confirm that the binding post holes are 5mm, and the 14 ga. cable Ascend sells fits the posts when it is twisted in pairs for an effective gauge of 11.2.

But that still doesn't answer my question about 10-gauge....

-- Scott

[tilt]

This doesn't answer your question either, but 12 guage fits.

[Eddie Horton]

Unless your speakers are 50ft. or more from your amp or receiver, 10 guage is way overkill. That doesn't answer your question, either. Why exactly do you want to use 10 guage? Nothing wrong with it, but 12 or even 14 would do nicely. I saw a web page once that gave the proper guage based on the length of the runs, but can't remember where it was.

[drewface]

I did call Ascend and ask what's the maximum gauge, and the rep said that's the first time he'd been asked that question.

The Ascend rep was able to confirm that the binding post holes are 5mm, and the 14 ga. cable Ascend sells fits the posts when it is twisted in pairs for an effective gauge of 11.2.

But that still doesn't answer my question about 10-gauge....

-- Scott

i'm running the 11.2 cable from ascend (with the wires twisted together), and they fit pretty easily in the binding posts bare. i'm not sure how much thicker 10 gauge would be, but i don't think you'd have a problem. don't quote me on that, though...

[curtis]

Can you double up the 11.2 fit it in there? If so, 10 gauge will definitely fit.

[drewface]

Can you double up the 11.2 fit it in there? If so, 10 gauge will definitely fit.

i don't think double 11.2 would fit... that's REALLY thick.
i can check it out when i get home from work though.

[MikeAndAnnie]

Unless your speakers are 50ft. or more from your amp or receiver, 10 guage is way overkill. That doesn't answer your question, either. Why exactly do you want to use 10 guage? Nothing wrong with it, but 12 or even 14 would do nicely. I saw a web page once that gave the proper guage based on the length of the runs, but can't remember where it was.

Here are a couple of links to that info:

prosoundweb.com/install/sw/gauge.php
roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm

[Mag_Neato]

According to my wire gauge chart, 10Ga. is .11768" Dia., or approx. 1/8". I'd think that would fit but I've never used the holes in the binding posts.

Bananas all the way, baby!!