Monoprice Speaker Wire, CL2 Rated, 2-Conductor, 12AWG, 250ft, White
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I'm looking to run 12AWG in the walls and thru brushed wall plates straight to my speakers. Is this wire flexible enough in 12 gauge that I can route it cleanly outside of the walls? In one area, I might plan to run it along the baseboard and do a 90 degree turn after securing it with a fastener. Just want to determine how realistic this is. Thanks!
Jeffrey R
on Apr 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The cable is definitely flexible enough to make a 90° bend. You might have to play with it a little and get the two wires to lay flat against the wall to get the bend perfect. The stranding is very fine so I'm not at all worried about breakage. It is a little bit thicker than phone cable though so it's not gonna disappear as well.
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- Chris C on Apr 14, 2017
- Purchased on May 4, 2016
BEST ANSWER: The cable is definitely flexible enough to make a 90° bend. You might have to play with it a little and get the two wires to lay flat against the wall to get the bend perfect. The stranding is very fine so I'm not at all worried about breakage. It is a little bit thicker than phone cable though so it's not gonna disappear as well.
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- Chris C on Apr 14, 2017
- Purchased on May 4, 2016
Yes. I concealed all speaker runs. The rear channel runs were done by taking the baseboards off, run along the wall then up between the studs, and out the sheet rock. The wires were quite flexible, and the fact there in a jacket or sleeve made it easier to run.
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- Mike Moore I on Apr 14, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 7, 2016
The white outer jacket is flexible and relatively loose around the two conductors. This allows the two conductors to be next to each other making it possible to bend on a very tight radius. 90 degrees probably isn't great for the conductors, but can be done.
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- Eric W on Apr 17, 2017
- Purchased on May 5, 2016
Yes, it should work for you in the walls. The bend radius is about 2 inches (from my memory). It is high quality wire IMHO and is much better than that "clear stuff".
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- Barry G on Apr 14, 2017
- Purchased on May 16, 2016
The wire is very flexible, you should have no problem installing it as you want. The jacket on the wire is not tightly bound to the red/black wire inside the cover.
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- I A on Feb 14, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 21, 2018
Please be careful with following building codes. Are you jacketing the cable? What protection from inadvertent drilling/poking. 'Just asking.
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- GarageLeo on Jun 14, 2018
Very flexible. 180 degree bend in less than .750 inch. Pulls easy
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- Jakel on Jun 11, 2020
- Purchased on May 27, 2020
It is very flexible. I would go as far to call it supple.
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- Brett O on Jun 4, 2018
- Purchased on May 12, 2018
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Can banana connectors be used with the 12 guage wire?
A shopper
on Mar 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. After tightly twisting the bare copper ends, this will fit perfectly into Monoprice's banana jacks (if there are set screws in said jacks remember to back them off first).
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- Brett O on Jun 4, 2018
- Purchased on May 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes. After tightly twisting the bare copper ends, this will fit perfectly into Monoprice's banana jacks (if there are set screws in said jacks remember to back them off first).
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- Brett O on Jun 4, 2018
- Purchased on May 12, 2018
100% yes. The cl2 is simply an in wall safe product. Otherwise identical to normal wire. The 12 ga. Will with with the monoprice banana terminals
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- Cristofor M on Mar 29, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2017
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Is this wire shielded?
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on Jul 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It has plastic sheathing around it. But it is not EM shielded.
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- Ryan R on Jul 26, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It has plastic sheathing around it. But it is not EM shielded.
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- Ryan R on Jul 26, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2019
Most of the time shielding is not necessary with speaker wire, unless you live next door to a powerful radio station.
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- Mike on Jul 5, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 17, 2020
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Is the external wire casing marked in 1' to 3' increments for easy measuring?
Terry R
on May 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The wire is labeled in 2 foot increments. For example it shows 196 ft, 198ft, etc. for the length of the wire.
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- Christopher T on May 24, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The wire is labeled in 2 foot increments. For example it shows 196 ft, 198ft, etc. for the length of the wire.
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- Christopher T on May 24, 2020
- Purchased on Aug 18, 2019
2' increments. 030 ft , 032 ft, 034 ft, 036 ft , etc....
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- Brian K on May 24, 2020
- Purchased on Sep 3, 2019
It is marked at 1' increments.
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- Douglas F on May 26, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 15, 2019
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best outdoor speaker wire for long distance ?
A shopper
on Jun 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately we would not have an outdoor rated cable, just burial which would not allow for direct sunlight.
Unfortunately we would not have an outdoor rated cable, just burial which would not allow for direct sunlight.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Unfortunately we would not have an outdoor rated cable, just burial which would not allow for direct sunlight.
Unfortunately we would not have an outdoor rated cable, just burial which would not allow for direct sunlight.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jul 2, 2019
This is GREAT in-wall/attic speaker wire that should be good for up to about 120 feet when used with 8 ohm speakers. For outdoor use, though, you should probably place it in conduit to protect it from sunlight and other external weather conditions.
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- E V on Jul 2, 2019
- Purchased on Jul 10, 2018
I ran 200 feet to a 70 volt PA speaker; works fine.
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- Mike on Jul 5, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 17, 2020
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is cable pure copper or CCA?
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on May 23, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Pure, uncut, 100% copper.
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- Brett O on Jun 4, 2018
- Purchased on May 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Pure, uncut, 100% copper.
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- Brett O on Jun 4, 2018
- Purchased on May 12, 2018
I am not 100% sure. However as I terminated the wire to my speakers I would say with 95% certainty it is copper NOT CCA.
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- Allen C on May 23, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 22, 2017
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Can i use this wire for outdoor Bose speakers in the yard?
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on Jun 2, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, but it won't make the Bose be any less overrated.
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- D A on Jun 2, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, but it won't make the Bose be any less overrated.
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- D A on Jun 2, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 13, 2019
No, this is an indoor grade wire.
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- David P on Jun 2, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 5, 2019
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what is the weight and dimensions of the Access series 12 AWG CL2 rated 2- conductor speaker wire 250ft when packaged up for delivery?
A shopper
on Aug 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Shipping Weight is 16.98lbs, outbound box size is 15in x11in x9in.
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- Manuel H Staff on Sep 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Shipping Weight is 16.98lbs, outbound box size is 15in x11in x9in.
Thanks for asking.
Thanks for asking.
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- Manuel H Staff on Sep 20, 2018
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Xlr to 3
.5 adaptors.?
.5 adaptors.?
A shopper
on Apr 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: If I understand your question correctly, no. There are only two wires.
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- Weston M on Apr 5, 2020
- Purchased on May 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: If I understand your question correctly, no. There are only two wires.
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- Weston M on Apr 5, 2020
- Purchased on May 20, 2019
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What is the outside diameter of the 2 conductor 12 ga wire?
New User U
on Apr 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Similar to a #10-#8.
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- Dustin Hawkins H on Apr 15, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2019
Thank you. Could you give me an actual measurement?
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- New User U on Apr 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Similar to a #10-#8.
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- Dustin Hawkins H on Apr 15, 2020
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2019
Thank you. Could you give me an actual measurement?
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- New User U on Apr 15, 2020
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Is this plenum rated?
A shopper
on May 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. This is not a plenum-rated cable. This is a CL-2 fire-rated cable. The main difference between CL2 rated and plenum rated cables is their intended use and fire safety characteristics. CL2 rated cables are suitable for in-wall installations and have a specific voltage surge protection, while plenum rated cables are designed for use in areas with air circulation and have special insulation and jacketing to minimize smoke and fire hazards.
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- Jake S Staff on Nov 3, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. This is not a plenum-rated cable. This is a CL-2 fire-rated cable. The main difference between CL2 rated and plenum rated cables is their intended use and fire safety characteristics. CL2 rated cables are suitable for in-wall installations and have a specific voltage surge protection, while plenum rated cables are designed for use in areas with air circulation and have special insulation and jacketing to minimize smoke and fire hazards.
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- Jake S Staff on Nov 3, 2023
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How thin are the strandings on the 12 gauge cable?
New User U
on Jan 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: A 12 gauge wire is 0.081 inches in diameter (with insulation stripped off). This particular wire includes 65 individual copper strands which each measure just about 0.010 inches.
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- James Elsbury E on Jan 21, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 1, 2020
BEST ANSWER: A 12 gauge wire is 0.081 inches in diameter (with insulation stripped off). This particular wire includes 65 individual copper strands which each measure just about 0.010 inches.
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- James Elsbury E on Jan 21, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 1, 2020
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Can this speaker cable be used for marine applications? (i.e. use to connect speakers in my boat?)
A shopper
on Jul 5, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes... I used this cable for a 70 volt PA speaker 200 feet away. It is rugged and very high quality. Good luck with your project. Remember two 8 ohm speakers in parallel, reduces the load down to 4 ohms. If your amplifier output is 8 ohms, stick to 8 ohms.
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- Mike on Jul 5, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes... I used this cable for a 70 volt PA speaker 200 feet away. It is rugged and very high quality. Good luck with your project. Remember two 8 ohm speakers in parallel, reduces the load down to 4 ohms. If your amplifier output is 8 ohms, stick to 8 ohms.
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- Mike on Jul 5, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 17, 2020
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is the speaker cable ok for in-wall installation?
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on Sep 10, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I used it in a wall. I don’t know any reason it can’t be. Just not inside ductwork
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- mike t on Sep 13, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I used it in a wall. I don’t know any reason it can’t be. Just not inside ductwork
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- mike t on Sep 13, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2020
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are these twisted pair?
A shopper
on Dec 19, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. They are not twisted pair.
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- Jake S Staff on Dec 19, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. They are not twisted pair.
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- Jake S Staff on Dec 19, 2023
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Has the spool package for been redesigned? Product image shows spool that is black with yellow band, but received one that is white with gray text.
Nigel M
on Jul 29, 2019
Hi
I ordered this cable. Now i found out that my Klipsch SPL-120 subwoofer has the right and left line input (the red and white terminals). How do I make this cable insert into that port? Do i need a connector? If yes, please suggest a good one. Thanks
I ordered this cable. Now i found out that my Klipsch SPL-120 subwoofer has the right and left line input (the red and white terminals). How do I make this cable insert into that port? Do i need a connector? If yes, please suggest a good one. Thanks
New User U
on Nov 27, 2020
Would this be ok for an outdoor PA system?
A shopper
on Mar 29, 2023
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