Monoprice Access Series 12AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Speaker Wire, 100ft
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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.
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- STEVE V on Feb 27, 2017
- Purchased on May 14, 2016
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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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This speaker wire is OFC type ?
A shopper
on Sep 25, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 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
BEST ANSWER: 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
- Purchased on Oct 2, 2017
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 it is...only type I use for my sound systems.
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- Stuart C on Sep 25, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 25, 2017
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Can I use 12 AWG wire (PID 2817) with these speakers?
CHRISTOPHER C
on Jul 10, 2018
Monoprice Access Series 12AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Speaker Wire, 100ft
Monoprice 6.5-inch 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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- Michael K 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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- Michael K 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
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 I would suggest the 14 AWG wires instead.
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- Chad R on Jul 10, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 13, 2018
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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: No it is not shielded.
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- Antonio L on Dec 3, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2016
BEST ANSWER: No it is not shielded.
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- Antonio L on Dec 3, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2016
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
- Purchased on Dec 12, 2016
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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.
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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.
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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
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2017
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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
- Purchased on Jun 19, 2017
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What is the voltage rating of the wire?
A shopper
on Mar 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 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
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2017
BEST ANSWER: 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
- Purchased on Apr 1, 2017
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
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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 Access Series 12AWG CL2 Rated 2-Conductor Speaker Wire, 100ft
Monoprice Access Series 12AWG CL2 Rated 4-Conductor Speaker Wire, 100ft
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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hello what wire AWG is better for 8 ohms speaker ?
A shopper
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
- Purchased on Jul 25, 2017
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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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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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- Henry Q on Aug 10, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2016
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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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- Anthony M on May 29, 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
Ronald H
on Apr 8, 2018
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No problems in trimming/clamping or stripping.
I'd buy it , again.
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Install was quick and looked neat, as I expected. Works well.
Install was quick and looked neat, as I expected. Works well.
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