Is it possible to use RG6 for audio when running wires inside of walls? If this is possible, I would then install a wallplate to convert to regular RCA or speaker connections. Any pros or cons or recommendations are greatly appreciated. Also, if there is a good website for reviewing and purchasing these type of connections please advise. Thanks.

It is possible. In fact, it may be the best way to do long runs with little loss. Just watch your soldering, RG-6 is usually stiffer (read: harder to work with) than other cables.

I would not recommend that RG-6 be used as speaker wire if that is what you are considering. My reasoning is that the center conductor is really a pretty small guage wire. The omic loss of this conductor may have an effect on your low end.

However, I have seen people connect the center and shield togather and use two pieces to make a speaker pair.

C-los,
Why would you bother?? Speaker cables cost roughly the same as RG6. Plus, the wall plates are more easily discernable between speaker connectors versus RG-6 connectors or video rca connectors.

John

David is right, speakers shouldn't be hooked up with RG-6. I meant line-level audio connections above. Completely forgot about speaker connections, hope I didn't mislead anyone.

i used rg-6 quad for my subwoofer connection instead of buying an expensive specialty cable.. works fine.

RG59 is actually a better choice for line level audio. I prefer a 59 with a solid copper center conductor and copper braided sheild. The lower the resistance shield used, the less likely you'll have to deal with ground loops. Neither is a good idea for speaker cable. Belden will make specific product recommendations if you contact them.

jcmitch

kkramer:
The subwoofer connection is line-level, not speaker-level.