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Monoprice Speaker Wire, CL2 Rated, 2-Conductor, Color Coded, 14AWG, 99.9% Oxygen-Free Pure Bare Copper, 100 Feet, Black
Real oxygen-free copper at 14 gauge, with a CL2 jacket that satisfies residential in-wall code. Enough for a 5.1 layout in a medium room with runs under 50 ft.
- 14 AWG, 2-conductor
- 99.9% oxygen-free bare copper (not CCA)
- CL2 in-wall rated
- 100 ft spool, color-coded jacket
Fourteen gauge pure copper covers every 8 ohm run under about 80 ft with less than 5 percent loss, which is nearly every surround and height run in a home theater. The CL2 jacket satisfies residential in-wall code, so one spool works inside and outside the wall.
Watch out: Monoprice also sells cheaper copper-clad aluminum wire; make sure the listing says pure bare copper.
Pros
- Pure OFC copper, not CCA
- CL2 in-wall rated
- Color-coded jacket speeds up terminations
Cons
- Too thin for long 4 ohm runs
- Amazon price fluctuates
- Jacket is stiff in cold rooms
Specifications
| Type | Speaker wire |
|---|---|
| Length / range | 100 ft spool |
| Certification / rating | CL2 |
| Conductor / material | 14 AWG, 99.9% oxygen-free bare copper |
| Capacity | About 80 ft per run at 8 ohm |
| In-wall rated | Yes, CL2 |
Specs come from manufacturer documentation and published reviews; check the retailer listing for the current revision.