14 Gauge 2-conductor Oxygen Free Burial Rated In Wall Speaker Cable CL3 (50ft - 250ft)

Hi Phil:

I am still waiting to hear from our Factory regarding the specs of our CL3 speaker wire. Our wire not only features a CL3 rated outer jacket where it is certified to install in a wall for all residential applications and most commercial installs. The exception for industrial applications the cable can not mount in a heating/cooling duct (that would-be a cable with an outer plenum jacket). The CL3 will not burn only melt and not give off toxic fumes if a fire does break out. An uncertified cable would spread a flame-like a fuse between the stud bays. We also add a UV coating in the outer jacket, allowing it to use as a direct burial cable. I have never seen a cable look like your image and especially our cable. I will post the specs on our page when I receive them. I will send you an email as well. By the way, a rule of thumb when selecting as speaker cable with full range signal: 1 to 80 feet; 16 AWG, 81 to 200 feet; 14 AWG and 200 plus; 12 AWG. When running, just a Low-Frequency signal like for a subwoofer; 0 to5 0 feet; 14AWG, 50 plus; 12 AWG. Note if you are using a Volume Control or Speaker Selector most of their input and output connectors are made to accept 16 AWG. 14 AWG will work but is tight. Most amplifiers/Receivers and speaker connections will allow up to 12 AWG. 

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Hi Anthony:

All our CL3 Rated Speaker Wire, 16, 14 and 12 gauge are 100% pure Oxygen Free Copper. We do not use Copper Clad Aluminum for any of our Speaker Wire.

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Hi Manuel:

Our cable is multi-strand and Oxegen Free Copper. Two keys specs for Marine application. True Marine cable adds a coating of tin to each conductor and the jacket is oil and heat resistant. You might want to tin the exposed ends of the cables. There is a reference to SAE (Society of Automotive Engineering) rated cables. These would be for connecting Speakers only. The outer jacket is CL3 rated (fire retardant, approved for in-wall application for all residential and most commercial). It does not burn or give off toxic fumes. We add a UV protection so it can be used for direct burial. I hope that helps.

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Hi Mike: All of the speaker wire we sell, 16, 14 and 12 gauge; two and four conductors; Black or White jacket feature CL3 listing on the jacket. Approved for all Residential and most Commercial in-wall and In-Ceiling applications. It is not rated to run in Heating or Cooling Ducts on Commercial projects (that would need to be Plenum rated). TL/5410

Hi Robert: Our CL 3 rated speaker wire, all Gauges will work for your application, The jacket rated for in-wall installation for both Residential and most commercial in-wall applications. The jacket also features a UV protection against direct exposure to the sun. We also sell our Aqua Blue Outdoor Wire Waterproof Connectors with Silicon: https://www.outdoorspeakerdepot.com/aqua-blue-connectors.html TL/5379

HI Josh: You can run this wire above ground; I might try and attach the wire to the bottom of your deck, so it is in the air rather than just laying it on the ground. It has UV protection in the jacket as well as being fire retardant (CL3). TL/5159

Hi Bill: Shipment on 14/2 CL3/FT4 rated direct Burial cable is due in at the end of April. TL/4883

Hi Ron: All three gauges of our CL3/FT4 direct burial custom install cables feature a UV additive to the outer jacket so there is no problem being exposed to sunlight. And depending where you live in Oregon sunlight might not be a problem anyway. I know, I live in Lake Oswego myself. The rule of thumb when considering which gauge wire to use on runs up to 80 feet ; 16 gauge, 80 to 200 feet; 14 gauge and 200 feet and longer 12 gauge. Also if you are using a speaker selector or indoor volume control they typically work best with 16 gauge input/output. If you are running low frequency for a sub than 14 gauge up to 50 feet and 12 gauge beyond that. TL/4394

Hi Devon: Are you terminating the wire with standard wire nuts or with something like our aqua blue wire nuts with silicon filler? I have not had any complaints regarding corrosion. And all tech emails and upload your plans come through me. TL/4132

Hi Mike: We do not stock Monoprice cables. They are another Brand not associated with our OSD brand. But all of our OSD Branded speaker cable are CL3/FT4 rated certified for all residential in-wall/in-ceiling installations and most commercial applications except running the wire in heating and cooling ducts (that would require Plenum rated). All of our jackets are thicker and are UV treated so they can be used as direct burial. Regarding the gauges of the speaker wire a general rule is 0 to 80 feet use 16 gauge, for 80 to 150 ft use 14 gauge wire and 150 feet and beyond 12 gauge. Good luck TL/3769

Hi Robb, If you order 3 of the 100ft rolls, it will come as a roll of 300ft. The same would go if you order 1 250ft and 1 50ft. We do have the KI-Blue6 Aqua Blue Direct Burial Waterproof Speaker Wire Connectors. CS 3267

Hi Ronald, The outside diameter of the 14 gauge 2-conductor speaker wire is approximately 1/4" CS 2478

Hi Dave, The larger the gauge of the speaker cable, the longer the run can be. However, gauge ratings can be confusing. Smaller gauge numbers equate to larger sizes; therefore, for up to 80 feet, you can use 16-gauge cable. For runs longer than that, consider the 14 gauge to ensure that volume capability and sound quality are not degraded. CL/MA 1820

Hi Kathy, Longer wire runs require thicker the cable, and the 12-gauge speaker cable is the thicker of the two. If your longest run is over 100ft, go with the 12-gauge speaker cable. CL/MA 1528