14/2 vs 16/2 Speaker Wire: Which Should You Choose?
Learn the differences between 14/2 and 16/2 speaker wire, including distance, power handling, installation flexibility, and ideal applications.
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Speaker Wire 16AWG 2 Stranded Conductors OFC In-Wall CMR Riser CL3R 500ft
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16AWG OFC · 65 Strands · 2 Conductors
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CMR/CL3R · FT4 · C(ETL)US Listed · 300V
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Thinnest OFC In-Wall Wire · OD 0.201 in.
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15 lbs/500ft · 15.5 Ω · Lightest in Lineup
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Red/Black Insul. · Black & White · 500ft Reelex II
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Speaker Wire 16AWG 2 Stranded Conductors OFC In-Wall CMR Riser CL3R 500ft
$141.99
SKU:
4037-Big
Regular price
$141.99
Unit price
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𝟏𝟔𝐀𝐖𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐒 16AWG handles up to 50ft to 8-ohm speakers in background-music zones, bookshelf, and small-room installs without signal loss.
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𝐂𝐌𝐑 𝐂𝐋𝟑𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 CMR and CL3R cover residential in-wall, riser runs, and commercial buildings — broader than CL2-only wire for professional installs.
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𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐌 Black blends into dark walls and theater rooms, White into light walls and ceilings — both share identical electrical specs.
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𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐂, 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐄 At just 0.201in OD, this is the thinnest OFC wire in the lineup — more conduit fill capacity for multi-run installs.
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𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 Red = positive, Black = negative — consistent polarity from amp to every speaker binding post for correct phase.
Description
Description
16AWG is the right gauge for shorter speaker runs — background music zones, small-room surround speakers, bookshelf speakers, and in-ceiling speakers within 50 feet of the amp. CMR and CL3R rated, it meets fire-safety requirements for in-wall and riser installations, the same coverage as the 14AWG version at a lower gauge.
The thinnest and lightest OFC in-wall speaker wire in the lineup at 0.201 in. OD and 15 lbs per 500ft, 16AWG leaves more conduit fill capacity than 14AWG or 12AWG and routes faster through walls where multiple runs share a pathway. For runs over 50 feet, 4-ohm speakers, or amps over 100 watts, upgrade to our 14AWG or 12AWG wire.
Standards: C(ETL)US Listed (Intertek) · CMR/CL3R · FT4
Technical Specifications:
• Wire Gauge: 16AWG · 65-Strand · Conductors: 2 (Red/Black)
• Conductor: Oxygen-Free Bare Copper (OFC)
• Conductor Resistance: 15.5 Ω · Voltage: 300V
• Insulation: PVC · Jacket: PVC CMR/CL3R/FT4
• OD: 0.201 in. · Weight: 15 lbs · Rip Cord: Nylon
• Jacket Colors: Black or White
• Packaging: 500ft Reelex II
Typical Applications:
• Background-music zones and small-room surround speakers
• Bookshelf and in-ceiling speakers within 50ft
• Multi-run conduit installs with tight fill capacity
• Light commercial and residential in-wall audio
• Volume-control and low-power amplifier runs
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