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Coiled clear PVC speaker wire with red polarity stripe in brown dispenser box

RCA AXWIRE-16-40 16-Gauge Speaker Wire 40ft 12.19m 74 Strand CCA

SKU CH-X3TS-9T4QX

16-gauge CCA speaker wire with 74 strands, 40 ft length, and polarity-marked clear jacket for home or car audio

  • ColorBlack
  • Length50 ft.
  • Connector Number2
  • Terminal GenderMale to Male
  • SpecificationsAudio Express, feet, 16, Clear, 74, Copper Clad Aluminum, 2,
  • Wire Gauge14 AWG
  • 40 ft length connects amplifiers to speakers across a room
  • 16 AWG gauge balances flexibility with low resistance for clear audio
  • 74-strand CCA conductor stays pliable for easy routing around corners
  • Red polarity stripe on clear PVC jacket prevents wiring mistakes
  • Compact coil-in-box dispenser keeps wire tangle-free during installation

16-Gauge Speaker Wire for Audio Systems

This 16-gauge speaker wire connects power amplifiers and audio receivers to speakers in home, car, school, or business environments. It suits installers who need a simple, affordable cable for stereo or surround sound setups. The wire works with bare wire connectors, banana plugs, spade connectors, and speaker pins.

74-Strand CCA Conductor with Polarity Stripe

The single specification that decides fit is the 74-strand copper-clad aluminum conductor with a .15 outer diameter and a red polarity stripe on the clear PVC jacket. This construction provides flexibility for routing and clear identification of positive and negative leads during installation.

40-Foot Length Handles Typical Room Runs

The 40-foot spool comfortably handles wiring for bookshelf speakers, surround channels, or car audio installations within a single room or vehicle. It runs out when longer whole-house runs or bi-wiring configurations require more length than the single coil provides.

Highlights

  • 40 ft length connects amplifiers to speakers across a room
  • 16 AWG gauge balances flexibility with low resistance for clear audio
  • 74-strand CCA conductor stays pliable for easy routing around corners
  • Red polarity stripe on clear PVC jacket prevents wiring mistakes
  • Compact coil-in-box dispenser keeps wire tangle-free during installation

Specifications

BrandRCA
ModelAXWIRE-16-40
ColorBlack
Length50 ft.
Connector Number2
Terminal GenderMale to Male
SpecificationsAudio Express, feet, 16, Clear, 74, Copper Clad Aluminum, 2, AXWIRE-16-40, 0.5 pounds
Wire Gauge14 AWG
ConductorCopper Conductor
Features16, Copper Clad Aluminum, Clear, 2, 74, Audio Express

Questions about this item

How does the 16-gauge thickness affect signal loss over the 40-foot run?

The 16 AWG size with 74 strands of copper-clad aluminium keeps resistance low enough for clear audio across the full 40 ft length in typical home or car installations.

What does the copper-clad aluminium construction mean for connector compatibility?

CCA conductors work with standard bare-wire terminals, banana plugs, spade lugs and speaker pins just like solid copper, so you can use any common connector type.

Will the .15-inch outer diameter fit through standard wall plates or conduit?

At .15 OD the flexible PVC jacket passes easily through most standard wall plates, raceways and vehicle door boots without forcing.

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