JohnK:

Thanks for the info re copper wire. My nearest Home Depot store carries only 16 gauge and 18 gauge speaker wire. The 12 gauge wire would have to be specially ordered. That's why I was forced to buy the Monster 12 gauge wire at Best Buy! :-)

4 M80s/VP150/EP600/Denon AVR-5308 & DVD-2910/
2 QSC SRA3622(1100wattsX2)/Carvin 1800HD(600wattsX2)