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Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 144337 Speaker Wire 16AWG 4-Conductor CL3 250ft White

SKU CH-FZGF-F5939

Four-conductor 16AWG speaker wire with pure bare copper conductors and CL3 in-wall rating on a 250ft spool

  • TypeOthers
  • ColorWhite
  • Connector Number2
  • FeaturesPure bare copper conductors
  • Pure bare copper conductors deliver lower resistance than copper-clad aluminum
  • 95% pure copper ensures minimal signal loss over long runs
  • 16 AWG four-conductor design supports bi-wire and multi-room speaker layouts
  • CL3 rating meets fire-safety codes for in-wall installation
  • 250 ft reel provides ample length for whole-home audio projects

16AWG 4-Conductor CL3 Speaker Wire

This 250ft reel of 16AWG four-conductor speaker wire uses pure bare copper conductors rated above 99.95% purity. The CL3 jacket meets in-wall fire safety and insurance requirements for residential installations. Colour-coded PVC insulation on each conductor simplifies polarity identification during long runs.

Installers needing in-wall rated multi-room cable

Suited for whole-home audio, distributed speaker systems, or any run that must pass through wall cavities under code. Not for buyers who need heavier gauge wire for very long low-impedance runs, or who require pre-terminated connectors for plug-and-play convenience.

Pure bare copper versus copper-clad aluminium

The bare copper conductors deliver roughly 68% better conductivity than copper-clad aluminium alternatives, keeping total cable resistance below the 5% threshold that affects speaker impedance curves. Colour-coded jackets reduce wiring errors, while the CL3 rating allows legal in-wall placement without additional conduit.

Highlights

  • Pure bare copper conductors deliver lower resistance than copper-clad aluminum
  • 95% pure copper ensures minimal signal loss over long runs
  • 16 AWG four-conductor design supports bi-wire and multi-room speaker layouts
  • CL3 rating meets fire-safety codes for in-wall installation
  • 250 ft reel provides ample length for whole-home audio projects

Specifications

BrandMonoprice
Model144337
TypeOthers
ColorWhite
Connector Number2
FeaturesPure bare copper conductors

Questions about this item

What amplifier or receiver terminals accept this 16 AWG pure bare copper wire?

Any standard binding posts, spring clips or banana-plug sockets that take 16 AWG bare wire will work; strip the colour-coded PVC to expose the copper.

Can I pull this CL3-rated 4-conductor cable through walls that already contain older speaker wire?

Yes, the CL3 jacket meets in-wall fire-safety requirements and can share a cavity with existing cables of any gauge.

How do I verify the wire is performing correctly after installation?

Measure DC resistance per conductor with a multimeter; it should be very low for 16 AWG pure copper, confirming continuity and correct polarity via the colour coding.

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