Monoprice Choice Series 12AWG Oxygen-Free Pure Bare Copper Speaker Wire, 50ft
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Does 2747 wire have a direction of flow? - The wire I am replacing has arrows indicating which end hooks to the amp and which end to the speakers. I have always assumed it had lower impedance in one direction vrs the other.
A shopper
on Oct 30, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Copper and other wires are non-directional. The only thing that might have been directional in your past experience was the type of connectors or plugs on the ends of pre-made connecting cables. This is plain wire you cut to length and install your own connector plugs or strip the ends for bare wire connection.
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- Larry S on Oct 31, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Copper and other wires are non-directional. The only thing that might have been directional in your past experience was the type of connectors or plugs on the ends of pre-made connecting cables. This is plain wire you cut to length and install your own connector plugs or strip the ends for bare wire connection.
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- Larry S on Oct 31, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2017
There are no arrows that I saw on this cable when I installed it. I did not pay attention to direction of flow, yet they make a huge difference when I upgraded from 16 ga.
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- Sighermike on Oct 31, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2017
I didn’t see any indication on it (purchased over a year ago).
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- Perry O on Oct 30, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 7, 2017
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Is this rated for putting into walls?
A shopper
on Aug 19, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No, this wire is not CL2 rated, thus it is not considered safe for use in walls. Look at Monoprice's "Access" series for cables rated for in-wall use
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- Timothy S on Sep 14, 2017
Monoprice Access Series 12AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Speaker Wire, 100ft, White
BEST ANSWER: No, this wire is not CL2 rated, thus it is not considered safe for use in walls. Look at Monoprice's "Access" series for cables rated for in-wall use
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- Timothy S on Sep 14, 2017
Monoprice Access Series 12AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Speaker Wire, 100ft, White
I see no problem with putting into walls. I ran this wire in the wall to add some speakers.
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- William B on Oct 24, 2017
- Purchased on Sep 29, 2017
I have used this in my walls before with no problems
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- Stu on Aug 20, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 26, 2016
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If I'm running 12 AWG CL-2 wire in my walls, should I stick with the same cable from my binding post outlet from the wall to my speaker? Or would there be a problem to use this wire from the wall to the speakers? I think this wire would stand out less than the bright white sheathing. Thanks for any insight you have.
A shopper
on Feb 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The best solution is to keep the speaker cable from wall exit to speaker jack hidden.... don't leave too much extra wire coming out of the wall (but make sure you can connect it to speaker easily and enable later speaker movement/adjustments that you expect). Make the wire exit the wall so it is least visible from most common sitting location in the room. Other options include painting or wrapping the speaker wire in tape to color match to the wall. Check for paint that adheres to vinyl, or use colored electrical tape or shrink tubing. Good luck!
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- Edward H on Apr 24, 2019
- Purchased on May 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The best solution is to keep the speaker cable from wall exit to speaker jack hidden.... don't leave too much extra wire coming out of the wall (but make sure you can connect it to speaker easily and enable later speaker movement/adjustments that you expect). Make the wire exit the wall so it is least visible from most common sitting location in the room. Other options include painting or wrapping the speaker wire in tape to color match to the wall. Check for paint that adheres to vinyl, or use colored electrical tape or shrink tubing. Good luck!
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- Edward H on Apr 24, 2019
- Purchased on May 16, 2018
Unless you are running HUGE speakers, these will work fine. But anytime you have a wire connection you run the risk of introduction sound issues (crackling, etc).
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- Jeffrey S on Apr 24, 2019
- Purchased on May 22, 2018
It will work just fine either way. I would probably go the route you are suggesting as well so it isn't as oblivious.
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- Adam on Apr 24, 2019
- Purchased on May 5, 2018
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Hi, can this wire be buried outdoors? I am running from a sonos connect amp to bose free space 51 speakers, which are about 100’ away from the amp.
Thanks, Chris
Thanks, Chris
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on May 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I don't think this particular wire would be suited for outdoor use, but it might work. The only reason is because of the coating. It's thick and not cheap by any means, but I don't know how it would hold up in the long run when exposed to moisture. I'm using them for several home theater speakers as well as a desktop 2 channel setup. My setup would be considered somewhat high end', just for reference and they work great. I would contact Monoprice directly just to be sure. Hope this helps and good luck!
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- DERRICK A on May 22, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 3, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I don't think this particular wire would be suited for outdoor use, but it might work. The only reason is because of the coating. It's thick and not cheap by any means, but I don't know how it would hold up in the long run when exposed to moisture. I'm using them for several home theater speakers as well as a desktop 2 channel setup. My setup would be considered somewhat high end', just for reference and they work great. I would contact Monoprice directly just to be sure. Hope this helps and good luck!
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- DERRICK A on May 22, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 3, 2018
This cable is insulated quite well, running it in conduit might be a good idea for longevity, but this should work.
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- Dan K on May 21, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 4, 2018
I don’t think this can be buried. Typically buried wire is to a different spec with built in rodenticides and such.
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- Jwm on May 21, 2019
- Purchased on May 27, 2018
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Is AWG number for a single conductor or for entire cable (2 conductors)? I.e. 2 conductors 12 AWG each or two conductors 12 AWG total?
A shopper
on Dec 21, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Each conductor is #12awg. The overall cable size is ~3/8" wide and a little over 1/8" thick.
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- Dave K on Dec 23, 2016
- Purchased on May 8, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Each conductor is #12awg. The overall cable size is ~3/8" wide and a little over 1/8" thick.
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- Dave K on Dec 23, 2016
- Purchased on May 8, 2016
Each conductor is the size specified, eg. 12AWG.
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- Israel S on Dec 21, 2016
- Purchased on May 4, 2016
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Is AWG number for a single conductor or for entire cable (2 conductors)? I.e. 2 conductors 12 AWG each or two conductors 12 AWG total?
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on Dec 21, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Single Cable - each wire is a 12 AWG conductor
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- Robert L on Dec 21, 2016
- Purchased on May 3, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Single Cable - each wire is a 12 AWG conductor
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- Robert L on Dec 21, 2016
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Is the 2747 solid copper or cca? Some reviews stated it was cca.
A shopper
on Dec 25, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Looking at the ends of the wires, they appear to be pure copper. They perform beautifully.
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- James C on Dec 25, 2016
- Purchased on May 12, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Looking at the ends of the wires, they appear to be pure copper. They perform beautifully.
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- James C on Dec 25, 2016
- Purchased on May 12, 2016
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What's the difference between the "enhanced loud" and the "choice series" copper wire?
A shopper
on May 8, 2017
Monoprice Choice Series 12AWG Oxygen-Free Pure Bare Copper Speaker Wire, 50ft
Monoprice 100ft 12AWG Enhanced Loud Oxygen-Free Copper Speaker Wire Cable - (No Logo)
BEST ANSWER: It appears the Loud series has a resistance of 7.2ohms/km. while the Choice series has a resistance of 5.69ohms/km. The resistance of the speaker wire run can be added to the impedance of a speaker. For shorter runs, not really significant. Not clear on why the Enhanced Loud would enhance bass more than the choice, if that is what the claim is.
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- New User U on May 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It appears the Loud series has a resistance of 7.2ohms/km. while the Choice series has a resistance of 5.69ohms/km. The resistance of the speaker wire run can be added to the impedance of a speaker. For shorter runs, not really significant. Not clear on why the Enhanced Loud would enhance bass more than the choice, if that is what the claim is.
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- New User U on May 21, 2019
You would have to to get a per foot impedance of each cable to be certain and it's not listed for either ... the only way a wire itself affects sound is by adding more resistance to the circuit which can change the response curve of a speaker, unless they somehow made the wire of even purer than the "99.95% purity copper" of the choice series or managed to fit more stands in the same AWG I don't see it being any different.
That said, IF it does have a lower impedance the difference would be insignificant at best (likely inaudible outside of soundproof lab conditions) The more important thing is to get a wire that is appropriately sized and up to any applicable codes for your application, like fire rated, and I would suggest oxygen-free pure copper, because clad aluminum will have a higher impedance and be more likely to change the sound.
That said, IF it does have a lower impedance the difference would be insignificant at best (likely inaudible outside of soundproof lab conditions) The more important thing is to get a wire that is appropriately sized and up to any applicable codes for your application, like fire rated, and I would suggest oxygen-free pure copper, because clad aluminum will have a higher impedance and be more likely to change the sound.
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- Sean D on Oct 16, 2017
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I don't know too much about speaker wires, but want some really good sound in the car. Would these be a good choice for car audio (no differences that would result in interference, artifact, etc)?
A shopper
on Jun 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. You would have no issues using this speaker wire for your car audio installation.
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. You would have no issues using this speaker wire for your car audio installation.
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- Mark P Staff on Jun 23, 2017
Just keep it away from any electrical wiring in the vehicle. Also use shielded signal cables if you run this wire with them together
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- New User U on Aug 4, 2017
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Which of these work better to make my own biwire speaker cable?
A shopper
on Jul 19, 2017
Monoprice Choice Series 12AWG Oxygen-Free Pure Bare Copper Speaker Wire, 50ft
Monoprice Nimbus Series 12AWG 4-Conductor CMP-Rated Speaker Wire, 100ft
BEST ANSWER: I used the 12 gauge O2 free cable to drive my 7 driver, 4 ohm, Legacy Audio towers. plus the center. They are plenty efficient and the Outlaw Audio amp has plenty of power to drive them so I did not feel the need to bi-amp them. The cable is high quality and priced way below anything else close. I ran 14 gauge for the 8 surrounds and Atmos speakers too.. The sheath was almost too thick for my cable trays. Again, very high quality.
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- Thomas M on Jul 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I used the 12 gauge O2 free cable to drive my 7 driver, 4 ohm, Legacy Audio towers. plus the center. They are plenty efficient and the Outlaw Audio amp has plenty of power to drive them so I did not feel the need to bi-amp them. The cable is high quality and priced way below anything else close. I ran 14 gauge for the 8 surrounds and Atmos speakers too.. The sheath was almost too thick for my cable trays. Again, very high quality.
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- Thomas M on Jul 20, 2017
Depends on what you want to use it for. If you need plenum rated cable, then the Nimbus is for you. If you intend on laying the speaker wire on the floor, the choice series is perfectly fine cable. The Nimbus can carry multiple pairs of wire, thus making the cabling in a ceiling or under the floor easier, no need to do two or more cable runs. I cannot comment about the effect of crosstalk on longer runs.
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- JOSHUA K on Jul 19, 2017
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Stupid question: What about electro-magnetic interference and radio-frequency interference with this cable; is it a problem? Thank you an sorry in advance for my stupid question, but I am a novice here looking to better understand if this is an issue for a 2.1 stereo set up.
A shopper
on Mar 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It would be highly unlikely you would have problems with interference if this is being installed in a home.
Maybe somewhere like a dentist's office would require a shielded cable.
Maybe somewhere like a dentist's office would require a shielded cable.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 14, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It would be highly unlikely you would have problems with interference if this is being installed in a home.
Maybe somewhere like a dentist's office would require a shielded cable.
Maybe somewhere like a dentist's office would require a shielded cable.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 14, 2019
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How many strands are in the Choice Series 12 AWG cable?
A shopper
on Jul 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The Choice Series 12 AWG Speaker Wire will have a strand count of 87 wires.
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- Mark P Staff on Jul 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. The Choice Series 12 AWG Speaker Wire will have a strand count of 87 wires.
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- Mark P Staff on Jul 14, 2017
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What is the difference between this an the enhanced loud version #9343?
A shopper
on Nov 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is the same thing, one is 50ft and the other is 100ft
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- Jason Weaver on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2017
BEST ANSWER: It is the same thing, one is 50ft and the other is 100ft
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- Jason Weaver on Nov 5, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2017
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Is this wire UL listed?
New User U
on Jul 23, 2019
BEST ANSWER: As far as I know no its not.
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- Dennis on Jul 23, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: As far as I know no its not.
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- Dennis on Jul 23, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 23, 2018
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What is the capacitance spec for this cable?
A shopper
on Feb 9, 2018
what is the inductance and capacitance of the various gauges?
A shopper
on Mar 10, 2018
how many strands does the 16 guage pure copper speaker wire have?
A shopper
on Nov 18, 2019
What are the external dimensions of the wire jacket?
Jay W
on Jan 6, 2020
Has this product been discontinued?
A shopper
on Jul 24, 2020
What is the resistance per foot for 12 guage?
Theodore B
on Aug 13, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nice speaker cable and excellent deal for the price
After reading several positives reviews online (Steve Guttenberg and wirecutter), I decided to give this 12 awg wire a try. First, it's very reasonably priced - you can't lose. Second, it's well made. Third, it fits typical binding posts with no trouble (I did not use banana plugs)..
And how does it sound? It sounds at least as good as the 16 awg cables I was using before. The bass seems better and it may have contributed to the system playing a bit louder too, but I changed more than one thing at the same time and I cannot say it was because of the wire.
And how does it sound? It sounds at least as good as the 16 awg cables I was using before. The bass seems better and it may have contributed to the system playing a bit louder too, but I changed more than one thing at the same time and I cannot say it was because of the wire.
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As advertised
The product appears to be just what was advertised. I have no way to test the quality, but I was able to cut the wire, strip the ends, connect the speakers and everything works. It arrived in a reasonable amount of time.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 2 out of 5
Not oxygen free copper
Not sure if its real copper because it started to turn brown. It doesn't have the weight of copper and I've been handling copper wire spools for decades. Since everything at Monoprice is made in China you don't know what you're getting
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Series 12AWG Copper Speaker Wire
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The only speaker wire you'll ever need
12 gauge copper speaker wire. This is exactly what you need, and spending any more than this is a complete waste of money.
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Works :-D
It works.. what more is there to say?!?
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It's a really good speaker wire. My speakers sound great, hopefully the wire is part of it why.
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