Feature(may vary by option.)

●16AWG, 2 CONDUCTORS, WHITE JACKET, 100FT SPOOL. Premium 16 gauge speaker cable, featuring 65 strand OFC conductors and a super-luxe outer jacket. Built to exacting standards with zero compromises.
●OXYGEN-FREE COPPER. Oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors result in less signal loss and are more durable than conductors made of copper-clad aluminum (CCA).
●CL3 + DIRECT BURIAL. General Purpose (CL3) fire safety rating for installation in walls and risers (between floors) in residential buildings and in walls in commercial buildings. Direct burial rated for underground installation without conduit. UL Listed.
●TIME SAVING FEATURES. Quick-strip sleeve & ripcord reduce installation time. Jacket is printed with UL information, re-order part number, and foot markers which indicate precisely how much wire has been used and how much is remaining.
●GENERAL PURPOSE WIRE. Suitable for any low voltage application that requires stranded 16 gauge wire with 2 conductors: speakers, LED lighting, security alarm systems, etc.

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Description

Selecting the Right Cable for Your Project


16 Gauge Drive speakers up to 48 feet @ 8 ohms or 24 feet @ 4 ohms. Conductor resistance ≤ 13.7 ohms/km. Alternatives: Spend less by using 18 gauge for speaker runs shorter than 32ft (8 ohm) or 16ft (4 ohm); or for applications where resistance greater than 21.9 ohms/km is acceptable. Upgrade to 14 gauge for speaker runs longer than 48ft (8 ohm) or 24ft (4 ohm); or for applications which require resistance less than 13.7 ohms/km.	2 Conductor Unshielded Use for single channel speaker-level audio, low voltage lighting, or any low voltage application that requires 2 conductors. Alternatives: Upgrade to 4 conductors for stereo speaker-level audio, LED lighting + control, or any low voltage application that requires 4 conductors. Choose a shielded cable for line-level audio or applications where electromagnetic inteference (EMI) is expected.	In-Wall & Direct Burial Rated Direct Burial rated for installation underground without conduit. CL3 rated for installation in walls and risers (between floors) in residential buildings and in walls in commercial buildings. Alternatives: Indoor Projects: spend less by using a cable which is not direct burial rated. Commercial projects: upgrade to a plenum (CL2P/CL3P) rated cable.

Bare Copper Conductors

Copper is the industry standard wiring material for a reason. Compared to aluminum, its higher conductivity translates into improved signal & power transmission and more performance headroom at a given length. Coppers lower electrical resistance means that it generates less heat, which is a crucial factor in preventing the degradation and breakdown of conductor insulation. Finally, copper is more durable than aluminum and wont break while being flexed or terminated.

Time Saving Features


Patented Payout System Cables packaged in our pull box feature a proprietary winding pattern and huge 4" payout hole which ensure the cable pays out straight, without kinks or snags.* *Not all products are packaged in our pull box.	Rugged Pull Box Our pull box is made of thick, double walled cardboard and features a water resistant coating & reinforced handles so it stays intact on the most demanding job sites.*	Jacket Marking The jacket printing on our cables shows the part number, all relevant fire safety information, as well as foot markers indicating both how much wire has been used and how much is remaining.

Standards Compliant

Fire Rating: CL3
Flame Test: UL 1685
NEC Circuit Type: Class 3
Materials & Construction: UL 13
Environmental: RoHS 2.0 & REACH

Performance & Safety

Built to Spec — UL 13

Rigorous adherence to the UL 13 safety standard governing the construction of power-limited circuit cables, including acceptable materials and minimum thickness for conductors, insulation, shielding, and outer jacket; as well as tests for conductor continuity & resistance, insulation resistance, cold bending, and (when applicable) sunlight resistance, crushing, and water absorption.

General Purpose & Direct Burial Rated — UL Listed

UL Listed with a General Purpose (CL3) fire safety rating for installation in walls and risers (between floors) in residential buildings and in walls in commercial buildings in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Direct Burial rated for installation in ground w/out conduit. UL is the most stringent flame testing laboratory, which makes UL Listed a mark of quality and is why weve chosen UL to flame test our cables.

Detailed Specifications

Conductor Gauge & Material	16AWG Bare Copper
Conductor Count	2
Conductor Stranding	65/0.157mm
Conductor Max Resistance	13.7 ohms/km @ 20°C
Insulation Colors	Red, Black
Insulation Material	Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Insulation Outer Diameter	2.1mm
Jacket Material	Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Jacket Outer Diameter	6.2mm
Shielded?	No
Fire Rating	CL3 (General Purpose)
Direct Burial Rated?	Yes
UV Rated?	No
Voltage Rating	300V
Temperature Rating	75°C
Additional Specifications	See PDF data sheet below for full specifications


	18/2 In-Wall & Direct Burial	16/2 In-Wall	16/2 In-Wall & Direct Burial	16/2 Plenum	16/4 In-Wall & Direct Burial	14/2 In-Wall & Direct Burial

Customer Reviews	17	44	91	101	52	104
Price	$144.99	$149.99	$182.99	$299.99	$279.99	$229.99
Conductors	18AWG x 2	16AWG x 2	16AWG x 2	16AWG x 2	16AWG x 4	14AWG x 2
Strand Count	42	26	65	26	65	105
Speaker Distance (8 Ohm)	≤ 32ft	≤ 48ft	≤ 48ft	≤ 48ft	≤ 48ft	≤ 80ft
Resistance (20°C)	21.9 ohms/km	13.7 ohms/km	13.7 ohms/km	13.7 ohms/km	13.7 ohms/km	8.6 ohms/km
Shielded	No	No	No	No	No	No
Fire Rating	CL3 — General Purpose	CL3 — General Purpose	CL3 — General Purpose	CL3P — Plenum	CL3 — General Purpose	CL3 — General Purpose
UV Rated	No	No	No	No	No	No
Burial Rated	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Residential Applications	Walls & Risers	Walls & Risers	Walls & Risers	Walls, Risers, & Plenums	Walls & Risers	Walls & Risers
Commercial Applications	Walls	Walls	Walls	Walls, Risers, & Plenums	Walls	Walls