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Amazon Basics 12-gauge Audio Speaker Wire Cable - 99.9% Oxygen-Free Copper, White, 100-foot $29.99
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Amazon Basics 12-gauge Audio Speaker Wire Cable - 99.9% Oxygen-Free Copper, White, 100-foot
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...age_4
Note: NOT CL2 rated.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...age_4
Note: NOT CL2 rated.
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Amazon Basics 12-gauge Audio Speaker Wire Cable - 99.9% Oxygen-Free Copper, White, 100-foot
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...age_4
Note: NOT CL2 rated.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...age_4
Note: NOT CL2 rated.
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This 12 gauge Amazon Basics speaker wire is a stranded, pure copper option that fits long runs and power hungry home theater setups. It has been used successfully for surround, surround back, Atmos, and even 4 ohm speakers, and the 99.9 percent oxygen free copper is treated as close to as pure as practical. The main caution is that the conductor may not feel like a full true 12 gauge, and the wire does not look especially flexible. For shorter runs or lower power speakers, cheaper 16 gauge is often enough, so this makes the most sense when gauge really matters.
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Yes. The wire is stranded copper, and it is described as pure copper rather than copper-clad aluminum. That makes it a better choice for speaker runs where low resistance matters.
For runs around 100 feet or more, 12-gauge is the safer pick, especially for power-hungry speakers. For shorter runs under about 50 feet with 8-ohm speakers and under roughly 120 watts, 16-gauge is often sufficient.
It has been used successfully for surround, surround back, and Atmos channels, including amplified 4-ohm speakers. It is also suitable for in-ceiling Atmos runs and other home theater speaker wiring.
The outer jacket can make it look like full 12-gauge, but one comparison found less copper inside than older true 12-gauge wire. A practical check is to measure the conductor diameter, which should be about 2.0 mm for 12-gauge stranded wire.
It may not be very flexible based on review videos, so it may be less convenient for tight bends or tricky routing. The tradeoff is that it is still a decent price for 12-gauge copper wire.
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BTW Slickdeals, it's a PITA to post a pic for a reply using a phone.
I bought a couple 200' reels of this wire and it is great, you can see for yourselves.
BTW Slickdeals, it's a PITA to post a pic for a reply using a phone.
I'm picking up the 200 feet of 14 gauge, too.
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