I know in 2-channel mode, it is best to use speaker runs of equal length. Does this same rule apply to a HT setup - should the length of speaker wire to the farthest speaker dictate the length of all speaker wire runs? Does it not matter because the electronics will compensate for differences? Am I really going to notice that one run is 2 feet longer than another?

Also, is there an audible difference between 10 gague and 12 gague wire? Should I use lugs, or go with bare wire connections?