If you're connecting several speakers, speaker wire can be a major expense. But it's possible to save some money and enjoy excellent sound quality by making your own speaker wire. Not only will you save money, but you can also customize the color and length of your speaker wire as well.
Instructions
1. Purchase a spool or length of 12/2 lamp cord wire. The "12" in the 12/2 designation refers to the gauge of the wire--the lower the number, the thicker it is. If necessary, you can go with thinner gauges, but anything thinner than 18-gauge isn't recommended for the best-quality sound reproduction. You can purchase the wire at home improvement stores or online (see Additional Resources below).
2. Purchase a package of speaker pin connectors. Pin connectors fit in most speaker wire terminals, and are much easier to use and more durable than bare, stripped wire. They're available at local electronics stores or online (see Additional Resources below).
3. Cut a length of lamp cord wire to the length you'll need to connect your speaker to your amplifier or receiver. Strip the ends of the wire bare of insulation to 1/2 inch on each end of the wire.
4. Put your pin connectors onto the ends of the wires. Put one red and one black connector on each end, and be sure that the connectors match--a red connector will lead to a red connector on the other end of the wire, and black to black. Twist the pin connectors onto the bare wire until you have a solid connection.
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