Monoprice Inc.
Monoprice Inc. 141379 Speaker Wire 16AWG 2-Conductor 100ft Black
CL2-rated 16AWG oxygen-free copper speaker wire, 100ft, for in-wall home audio installs
- TypeOthers
- ColorBlack
- Length30.48
- Connector Number2
- FeaturesFeatures two conductors made of high purity (greater than 99
- High-purity oxygen-free copper keeps resistance low
- 95% pure conductors minimise signal loss
- CL2-rated jacket meets in-wall fire safety codes
- Colour-coded PVC insulation simplifies polarity identification
- 100 ft spool covers extended speaker runs
Pure Bare Copper Speaker Wire
Monoprice 141379 is a 100ft spool of 16AWG two-conductor cable designed for home audio installations. It uses oxygen-free copper exceeding 99.95 percent purity to minimise resistance and preserve amplifier loading. The CL2-rated jacket allows safe in-wall routing within residential buildings. Colour-coded PVC insulation on each conductor simplifies polarity identification during setup.
Low Resistance and Fire-Rated Safety
Pure bare copper conductors keep total wire resistance well below the five percent threshold recommended for transparent audio performance. This avoids the added impedance introduced by copper-clad aluminium alternatives which are only 68 percent as conductive. The CL2-rated PVC outer jacket meets fire safety and insurance requirements for in-wall residential use. Black PVC sheathing protects the conductors during installation and long-term use.
Simple Integration for Stereo Runs
The two-conductor layout supports a single stereo pair or mono channel without requiring additional cable purchases. Colour-coded jackets enable quick positive and negative identification, reducing wiring errors. The 30.48 metre length suits medium-distance runs between amplifier and speakers. No special tools or connectors are mandated by the cable design itself.
Highlights
- High-purity oxygen-free copper keeps resistance low
- 95% pure conductors minimise signal loss
- CL2-rated jacket meets in-wall fire safety codes
- Colour-coded PVC insulation simplifies polarity identification
- 100 ft spool covers extended speaker runs
Specifications
| Brand | Monoprice |
|---|---|
| Model | 141379 |
| Type | Others |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 30.48 |
| Connector Number | 2 |
| Features | Features two conductors made of high purity (greater than 99.95 percent pure), oxygen-free bare copper. |
Questions about this item
How do I install this 16AWG speaker wire inside walls and what step is often missed?
Run the CL2-rated cable through stud cavities, strip each oxygen-free copper conductor, match the color-coded PVC jackets for polarity, and secure terminations; the step often missed is verifying the total wire resistance stays below five percent of the speaker's lowest impedance dip.
What maintenance or replacement will this 100ft pure bare copper wire need over time?
The oxygen-free copper conductors and PVC jackets require no routine maintenance; replacement is only needed if the cable is physically damaged, the jacket is pierced during in-wall routing, or a future system upgrade demands a different gauge or length.
What limit appears first when this 16AWG wire runs continuously at high power?
The resistance of the 16AWG conductors becomes the limiting factor; if the total loop resistance exceeds five percent of the speaker's minimum impedance — often around four ohms — the wire audibly alters the amplifier load and frequency response.
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