Yamaha R-V905 Receiver "factors 16" Questions

what gauge speaker wire use for yamaha R-v905 Receiver The usual gauges range from 18 to 16 with one limiting factor being the ability of the receiver and speaker terminals to handle larger gauge wire

...16 ohms) and they would use banana type (or RCA type) plugs. Anyone know if I can use a different set of speakers with this stereo? Not really looking to get the surround speakers, but might consider ...

I bought the receiver on ebay and received it yesterday. I connected the speakers but there is no sound at all. dont know if because the speakers are 4 ohms and the receiver needs from 8 to 16 it ...