Don't get hoodwinked with all the smoke n mirrors used by the media elite add's.. Go with oxygen free copper.. Lots of that now out there to choose from, so finding some 14ga or 12ga should not be a problem..
The 12ga seems to be the best all around pick..
I also would now recommend using some type of speaker wire connector, as I have found my bare wire approach lacking.. Seems the screws on the binding posts will loosen with use.. I believe this is due to the wire being crushed as it is tightened down in the post.. With use, I have found I need to go back, and snug them up again.. Tooooo much trouble..
I was against paying the extra for connectors, but it looks like banana plugs are in my future after all...



LFE ! The rest is just details..