Monoprice Speaker Wire, CL2 Rated, 2-Conductor, 12AWG, 100ft, White
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Way to strip the outer layer of insulation without compromising the inner layers?
A shopper
on Feb 25, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Best way I did it is to use sharp scissors. Open the tips slightly. You slip the lower under the housing. You can then hold the casing behind the scissors. Then just slide the scissors along the casing and it will slice the casing. Just be careful not to point the tips downwards into the wires.
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- Daniel C on Feb 25, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Best way I did it is to use sharp scissors. Open the tips slightly. You slip the lower under the housing. You can then hold the casing behind the scissors. Then just slide the scissors along the casing and it will slice the casing. Just be careful not to point the tips downwards into the wires.
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- Daniel C on Feb 25, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2019
I used a straight knife to cut the outer white cover, going in the direction of the black and red wire, actually between the two to guide the blade. Then a normal splicer tool to take covers off the speaker wire.
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- MICHAEL T. on Feb 25, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2019
Use either a zippy style letter opener or thread snip sewing scissors at the open end of the cable. Work the sharp blade of either tool and the insulated outer cover peels open effortlessly.
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- Daniel M on Feb 25, 2020
- Purchased on May 13, 2019
Nick the edge of the sheathing. Then, pull the string down as far as you want to expose the wires. Cut the sheathing at that point (and the string).
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- Gene on Nov 18, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2023
I just used a utility knife to split the outermost white layer.
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- Lucas M on Feb 25, 2020
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Are the conductors twisted in the outer jacket, or mostly parallel?
Mat M
on May 3, 2022
BEST ANSWER: For the most part they are parallel. The jacket is fairly tight around them, so it would be fairly difficult to do much twisting on them.
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- TED B on May 10, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 23, 2021
BEST ANSWER: For the most part they are parallel. The jacket is fairly tight around them, so it would be fairly difficult to do much twisting on them.
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- TED B on May 10, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 23, 2021
No, the two wires are not twisted. Given their use as speaker wires, there would be no benefit to twisted pairs.
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- Timothy T on May 3, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 24, 2021
Twisting the pairs reduces the inductance/cross talk of any noise they would encounter along the ~50' runs through my attic.
I have a master's degree in electrical engineering and I can tell you that's not the case. With a 50 ft run your biggest concern will be insertion loss from the cable. If your speakers have a nominal 4 ohm load , then consider 10 awg wires instead.
They are not twisted. Generally parallel but they can move within the outer jacket.
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- Sean W on May 3, 2022
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Is the cable shielded. I plan to run this in conduit will I get humming or interference problems?
Henry Y
on Dec 3, 2017
BEST ANSWER: If you're using it for speaker cable; i.e., from power amp to speakers, you don't need to worry about interference because the s/n ratio is so low that it would be imperceptible no matter how good of a system you have. Running it in conduit should be fine, but I wouldn't run it in conduit WITH electrical lines.
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- New User U on Oct 21, 2019
BEST ANSWER: If you're using it for speaker cable; i.e., from power amp to speakers, you don't need to worry about interference because the s/n ratio is so low that it would be imperceptible no matter how good of a system you have. Running it in conduit should be fine, but I wouldn't run it in conduit WITH electrical lines.
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- New User U on Oct 21, 2019
I don’t think so... and I’ve run it through conduit without interference problems but probably depends on your specific circumstances.
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- Jason R on Dec 3, 2017
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Can I use 12 AWG wire (PID 2817) with these speakers?
CHRISTOPHER C
on Jul 10, 2018
Monoprice Speaker Wire, CL2 Rated, 2-Conductor, 12AWG, 100ft, White
Monoprice 6.5in Weatherproof 2-Way Speakers with Wall Mount Bracket (Pair Black)
BEST ANSWER: I did. The worst thing you have to do is trim a few strands at the end when you insert them.
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- LagunaMike on Jul 10, 2018
Perfect. I have some leftover 12 AWG wire to use up. Thanks.
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- CHRISTOPHER C on Jul 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I did. The worst thing you have to do is trim a few strands at the end when you insert them.
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- LagunaMike on Jul 10, 2018
Perfect. I have some leftover 12 AWG wire to use up. Thanks.
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- CHRISTOPHER C on Jul 10, 2018
You can, but I would suggest the 14 AWG wires instead.
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- Chad R on Jul 10, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2018
I would probably go with 14 AWG, that would be more than sufficient. Hope this helps.
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- Jeff L on Jul 10, 2018
You can, but when you strip the wires use a 14 or 16 gauge setting to make it fit.
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- Rob w on Oct 19, 2019
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This speaker wire is OFC type ?
A shopper
on Sep 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, this speaker wire features two conductors made of high purity (greater than 99.95% pure), oxygen-free bare copper.
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- Jason B on Sep 25, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, this speaker wire features two conductors made of high purity (greater than 99.95% pure), oxygen-free bare copper.
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- Jason B on Sep 25, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2017
Yes, the product description clearly states that this wire is oxygen free copper (OFC) if you bother to read it.
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- STEVE H on Sep 25, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2018
I don't know if it is OFC and don't really care. It just works great. Why waste money on OFC when you can't hear any difference? But it. It works.
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- DAVID H. on Sep 25, 2018
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Yes it is...only type I use for my sound systems.
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- Stuart C on Sep 25, 2018
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Is this wire good for in wall installation for home theater?
A shopper
on Mar 20, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes. The "CL2" Rating identifies that the cable jacket is fire rated per Article 725 of the National Electric Code. It stands for "Class 2 Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits" cable, which indicates that the cable is suitable for in-wall installation and use for certain low-voltage applications such as In Wall Rated Speaker Wire. Additionally, the 12AWG is a relatively large gauge wire for in wall speaker wire applications.
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- Jerry W on Mar 22, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes. The "CL2" Rating identifies that the cable jacket is fire rated per Article 725 of the National Electric Code. It stands for "Class 2 Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits" cable, which indicates that the cable is suitable for in-wall installation and use for certain low-voltage applications such as In Wall Rated Speaker Wire. Additionally, the 12AWG is a relatively large gauge wire for in wall speaker wire applications.
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- Jerry W on Mar 22, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2021
Yes.it is rated for in-wall and is a good quality and gage for most applications. I bought about 500 ft of this for two AV systems
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- Bruce M on Mar 20, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2021
Absolutely, I used it in my mancave. It has performed extreme well.
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- Vernon F on Mar 20, 2022
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With the 4 wire, can I run it say 30 ft to one pair of speakers and pull out just two wires for the first pair and then continue the other two for another 15 feet to connect to the second pair?
A shopper
on Jun 6, 2023
Depends on if you are wiring in series or parallel. Google "speaker wiring in series versus parallel" and see what comes up. How you do it depends on the Ohms of your speaker and what your what your amplifier can handle. Technically, yes - you can do just what you are saying, as long as you manage the ohm load within what your amp / speaker combo can handle.
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- Spencer on Jun 7, 2023
- Purchased on Jul 13, 2022
Really depends on what level of clarity and overall performance you're going for. Best practice would be seperate twisted pair two conductor cables. If your system is on the low end there likely wouldn't be an audible difference but in a resolving system you'll want to keep the channels isolated.
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- Roger S on Jun 6, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2022
Yes, it should work with no issues.
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- Martin R on Jun 6, 2023
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Can this wiring be used underneath a carpet?
A shopper
on May 20, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Sure, but its going to show. What I have done in cases like this one, is use flat wire. Like this: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=42153
Make sure to buy the terminations required.
Make sure to buy the terminations required.
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- Victor C on May 20, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 19, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Sure, but its going to show. What I have done in cases like this one, is use flat wire. Like this: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=42153
Make sure to buy the terminations required.
Make sure to buy the terminations required.
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- Victor C on May 20, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 19, 2021
As an electrician, I will tell you NO!!! I would also tell you to NEVER run any kind of wire, even low voltage, under a carpet. It's a violation of the National Electric Code, it is not safe and it just lacks common sense.
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- Dan F on May 26, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 19, 2021
The 2 conductors are twisted within the cable jacket so the cable does not lay flat. If you expect to walk on the cable under the carpet you may see the carpet raised slightly.
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- norberto r on May 25, 2022
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Can i use this underneath a carpet?
New User U
on May 20, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I think that this wire can safely be used under a carpet because it is very solidly made. However, it usually does not lie flat. You may have to spare out the padding under the carpet to avoid the carpet not hiding the location of the wire underneath.
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- DIETMAR H on May 20, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 13, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I think that this wire can safely be used under a carpet because it is very solidly made. However, it usually does not lie flat. You may have to spare out the padding under the carpet to avoid the carpet not hiding the location of the wire underneath.
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- DIETMAR H on May 20, 2022
- Purchased on Jan 13, 2022
I suppose technically you can, but I’d opt for a flat speaker wire.
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- Brad D on May 21, 2022
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Can this wire be buried underground?
Steve M
on Aug 26, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I'm sure it could, but I would recommend using some kind of protective conduit to protect it from wildlife and the elements.
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- bajester2014 on Aug 26, 2022
- Purchased on May 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I'm sure it could, but I would recommend using some kind of protective conduit to protect it from wildlife and the elements.
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- bajester2014 on Aug 26, 2022
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No not rated for underground indoor/in wall only.
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- New User U on Aug 26, 2022
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What is the strand count and diameter?
A shopper
on Feb 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Specifically for the 12AWG Access Series speaker wire. 2C overall nominal diameter is 8.1+/-0.6mm, 4 9.5+/-0.8mm. Strand Count is 165*0.16mm. Regards,
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- Manuel H Staff on Jul 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Specifically for the 12AWG Access Series speaker wire. 2C overall nominal diameter is 8.1+/-0.6mm, 4 9.5+/-0.8mm. Strand Count is 165*0.16mm. Regards,
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- Manuel H Staff on Jul 14, 2017
A lot. My eyes are not good enough to count them because they are fine, very fine. Overall it's a little stiff but I love this wire and recommend it.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
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- STEVE V on Feb 27, 2017
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What is the diameter of the 12AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor and 4-conductor Speaker wire?
Sean H
on Feb 16, 2018
Monoprice Speaker Wire, CL2 Rated, 2-Conductor, 12AWG, 100ft, White
Monoprice Speaker Wire, CL2 Rated, 4-Conductor, 12AWG, 100ft, White
BEST ANSWER: The outside diameter of the 2 conductor is a little more than 1/4". If the cable is warm/hot, the outside jacket can get close to 3/8"
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- Steve K on Feb 16, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The outside diameter of the 2 conductor is a little more than 1/4". If the cable is warm/hot, the outside jacket can get close to 3/8"
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- Steve K on Feb 16, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2017
The 12AWG 4-Conductor is 3/8 inch diameter the 2 conductor is smaller(didn't find an exposed piece).
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- MATTHEW C on Feb 19, 2018
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What is the voltage rating of the wire?
A shopper
on Mar 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: My understanding is that CL2 must accept a maximum voltage of 150 volts
A search for "voltage rating for speaker wire" will give you additional info
A search for "voltage rating for speaker wire" will give you additional info
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- Michael S on Mar 19, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: My understanding is that CL2 must accept a maximum voltage of 150 volts
A search for "voltage rating for speaker wire" will give you additional info
A search for "voltage rating for speaker wire" will give you additional info
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- Michael S on Mar 19, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 23, 2017
Voltage is minimal (probably why ratings are not generally quoted) and totally dependent upon the amplifier power.
A 100-watt amp (per channel) will be about 30 volts RMS.
A 100-watt amp (per channel) will be about 30 volts RMS.
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- Dave N on Mar 19, 2018
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Can i use this kind of wire for installing LED lights in a shed?
A shopper
on May 31, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This is speaker wire. I am not an electrician but I strongly suggest you go to a building supply store to get electrical wire that meets building codes for your area.
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- delvinfalk on May 31, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 24, 2017
BEST ANSWER: This is speaker wire. I am not an electrician but I strongly suggest you go to a building supply store to get electrical wire that meets building codes for your area.
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- delvinfalk on May 31, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 24, 2017
I wouldn't recommend it. LED lighting should be wired just like other lighting if you care about meeting the National Electrical Code standards.
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- Raymond F on May 31, 2018
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what AWG wire is better for 8 ohms ?
New User U
on Jun 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I’m using the 12 gauge but I would say 16AWG would be fine for 8 ohms. If you have very long runs (50ft or greater) I’d go with 14 or even 12AWG.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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- CARMINE P on Jun 12, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 15, 2017
thanks was really helpfully carmine
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- New User U on Jun 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I’m using the 12 gauge but I would say 16AWG would be fine for 8 ohms. If you have very long runs (50ft or greater) I’d go with 14 or even 12AWG.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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- CARMINE P on Jun 12, 2018
- Purchased on Aug 15, 2017
thanks was really helpfully carmine
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- New User U on Jun 12, 2018
It doesn't really matter. 14AWG can be used for about any speaker with that load as long as the wire isn't longer than 50ft. 12AWG is overkill for most people but for this price why not?
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- Randy S on Jun 12, 2018
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Do you maybe have black jacketed version of this cable ?
A shopper
on Oct 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I never looked for the color white. My cable I put in a wall or behind the cabinet so it was not seen.
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- Delwyn W on Oct 27, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I never looked for the color white. My cable I put in a wall or behind the cabinet so it was not seen.
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- Delwyn W on Oct 27, 2019
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what is the temperature rating of the listing for this cable? I am looking for 90 deg C or greater.
A shopper
on Oct 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: 60 (sixty) degrees Centigrade according to the UL Power Limited Circuit Cable hologram label No. P 94530363 packaged with my 100 foot white pvc 2 conductor 12 AWG roll.
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- Jeffrey A on Oct 29, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: 60 (sixty) degrees Centigrade according to the UL Power Limited Circuit Cable hologram label No. P 94530363 packaged with my 100 foot white pvc 2 conductor 12 AWG roll.
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- Jeffrey A on Oct 29, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2019
Hello the wire rated Temp is 60 deg C. and is UL Rated . I hope this helps.
Monoprice Speaker Wire, CL2 Rated, 2-Conductor, 12AWG, 100ft, White
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- Reginald E on Oct 29, 2019
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If I tin the end of this wire does it affect performance?
New User U
on Nov 13, 2020
BEST ANSWER: tinning to prep for termination is always a good idea.
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- Ruben C on Apr 14, 2023
- Purchased on Mar 26, 2023
BEST ANSWER: tinning to prep for termination is always a good idea.
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- Ruben C on Apr 14, 2023
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Assuming the work is done correctly, no.
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- Todd G on Nov 14, 2020
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Just to confirm the Directionality of the cable. Reading the lettering on the jacket, should the left side of the printing be attached to the Amp?
Eliut F
on May 26, 2022
BEST ANSWER: there is no difference in which way you connect other then connecting the black/red polarity to correct terminals. its not that smart, just a piece of wire...
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- David G on May 26, 2022
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BEST ANSWER: there is no difference in which way you connect other then connecting the black/red polarity to correct terminals. its not that smart, just a piece of wire...
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- David G on May 26, 2022
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Is your speaker wire copper or copper coated aluminum?
A shopper
on Aug 23, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The wire I received was copper
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- Perry P on Aug 23, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The wire I received was copper
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Will this cable work in an Attic that gets extremely hot even though it'll be in a PVC pipe?
A shopper
on Feb 26, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Absolutely. The insulation on the wire is durable. Won’t be an issue.
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- Paul David S on Feb 27, 2023
- Purchased on Jul 27, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Absolutely. The insulation on the wire is durable. Won’t be an issue.
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- Paul David S on Feb 27, 2023
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Can I do 100 feet runs with this cable wire from a Monolith 200 watt per channel 8 ohm power amp to a monolith wall Monolith speaker placed in ceiling rated at 4 ohms and 300 watts continuous power without losing power or should I get a 10 AWG wire to improve sound quality?
Thomas H
on Apr 10, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Wow must be a big house! I think going 10 gauge would be overkill and you wouldn’t gain much. Longer runs you can lose power/volume but not frequency response (quality). If these are ceiling surrounds loud volume is not needed?
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- New User U on Apr 10, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2022
Great … since power or volume reduction would be negligible for 100’ runs and since my power amp puts out 200 watts RMS a channel all channels driven to 4 ohm speakers, I’m thinking lack of power or volume would’t even potentially become an issue at any time. Thanks so much for enlightening my knowledge. Thanks to you, I learned much!
BEST ANSWER: Wow must be a big house! I think going 10 gauge would be overkill and you wouldn’t gain much. Longer runs you can lose power/volume but not frequency response (quality). If these are ceiling surrounds loud volume is not needed?
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- New User U on Apr 10, 2023
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2022
Great … since power or volume reduction would be negligible for 100’ runs and since my power amp puts out 200 watts RMS a channel all channels driven to 4 ohm speakers, I’m thinking lack of power or volume would’t even potentially become an issue at any time. Thanks so much for enlightening my knowledge. Thanks to you, I learned much!
Yes. Look for “cable loss calculator” to verify for your self.
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- Robert L on Apr 10, 2023
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2022
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Besides the 2 speaker wires inside the sheathing, there is a string. What am I supposed to do with the string?
A shopper
on Nov 18, 2023
BEST ANSWER: After you nick the side of the sheathing and pull the string down to the length that you want to expose the wires, you can just cut the string.
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- Gene on Nov 18, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2023
BEST ANSWER: After you nick the side of the sheathing and pull the string down to the length that you want to expose the wires, you can just cut the string.
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- Gene on Nov 18, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 29, 2023
The string is used to strip back the jacket. Once you reveal the paired wires, you can cut the jacket and the string to a desired length.
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- Matthew L on Nov 18, 2023
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would this work for a marine environment, Mainly to install speakers on a boat?
A shopper
on May 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hi Shopper, a boat would require tinned copper wire in order to prevent corrosion. This cable is made with pure bare copper so it would not be recommended for use in a high humidity environment.
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- Manuel H Staff on Jul 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hi Shopper, a boat would require tinned copper wire in order to prevent corrosion. This cable is made with pure bare copper so it would not be recommended for use in a high humidity environment.
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- Manuel H Staff on Jul 14, 2017
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I need to run the wire outside to my speakers on the patio will this wire work when it is run across exterior wall in the sun?
A shopper
on May 29, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I wouldn't. Spend the extra on outdoor rated cabling for the length you need or run it inside conduit
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- Anthony M on May 29, 2017
- Purchased on May 31, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I wouldn't. Spend the extra on outdoor rated cabling for the length you need or run it inside conduit
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Would you recommend these speaker wires for car audio?
A shopper
on Aug 9, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I don't see why not. The speaker wire quality is excellent. The CL2 rating may be too much for a car, and could possibily get less expensive speaker wires for that purpose. But if you have a ton left over, I don't see why not.
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- Henry Q on Aug 10, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I don't see why not. The speaker wire quality is excellent. The CL2 rating may be too much for a car, and could possibily get less expensive speaker wires for that purpose. But if you have a ton left over, I don't see why not.
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I received this wire and noticed there is a very thin thread within the shielding jacket in addition to the speaker wires. What is the thin thread?
Nicholas F
on Aug 28, 2017
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Looking for speaker wires to re-wire my surround system. I have an Onkyo receiver and speakers. What size AWG is recommended? I am concerned that the wires will be too thick to plug into the speakers. Ron
Ron
on Apr 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That would all depend on what distance you are travelling.
1' - 25' - 18 AWG
26' - 50' - 16 AWG
51' - 75' - 14 AWG
76' - 100' - 12 AWG
That would all depend on what distance you are travelling.
1' - 25' - 18 AWG
26' - 50' - 16 AWG
51' - 75' - 14 AWG
76' - 100' - 12 AWG
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
That would all depend on what distance you are travelling.
1' - 25' - 18 AWG
26' - 50' - 16 AWG
51' - 75' - 14 AWG
76' - 100' - 12 AWG
That would all depend on what distance you are travelling.
1' - 25' - 18 AWG
26' - 50' - 16 AWG
51' - 75' - 14 AWG
76' - 100' - 12 AWG
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 12, 2019
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hello what wire AWG is better for 8 ohms speaker ?
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on Jun 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Speaker wire AWG is independent of coil impedance.. Larger wire has lower impedance, which makes it closer to the ideal of having no effect on the system.
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- Erik G on Jun 26, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 25, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Speaker wire AWG is independent of coil impedance.. Larger wire has lower impedance, which makes it closer to the ideal of having no effect on the system.
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- Erik G on Jun 26, 2018
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Is it UV rated?
tony d
on Jul 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Hi Tony. I really don't know but, In my business I do know that there are not many products that can stand up to the harsh power of the sun however...….that wire is the ultimate. I have been using it for over 25 years. There is a version that has four conductor so you could run a single run to multiple speakers and that way you can pull just two wires out each speaker location. I hope that helps you.
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- Mike M on Jul 3, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Hi Tony. I really don't know but, In my business I do know that there are not many products that can stand up to the harsh power of the sun however...….that wire is the ultimate. I have been using it for over 25 years. There is a version that has four conductor so you could run a single run to multiple speakers and that way you can pull just two wires out each speaker location. I hope that helps you.
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Thank you for your positive review of the speaker wire. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the product, the price, the quality, and the delivery. We strive to provide our customers with the best products and services possible. We hope that you enjoy using the speaker wire for your audio needs and that you will visit our website again for more electronic items and accessories. Thank you for choosing us!
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Heavy jacket does not get snagged and is in wall rated. Used extensively for in wall installs.
Great all around cable.
Works great as raw materials for custom cables as well.
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