Transparent Speaker Cable 12Gauge 14AWG 16GA Wire Gold Silver 2 Colors for Car AMP Kits
16 Gauge 14AWG Speaker Wire OFC CCA Audio Speaker Cable for Car Speakers Stereos, Subwoofer, Home Theater Speakers
Speaker cable gauge is short for American Wire Gauge, or AWG. This is a expressed in numbers that get smaller as the wire gets thicker. So, smaller numbers mean a larger thickness of wire, and larger numbers mean a smaller thickness of wire. Most bulk speaker cable is between 16 and 12 gauge (AWG).
Your particular question seems to center around consistency, but at it’s heart there is an underlying question of what happens to the audio as it travels through these cables? Consistency only comes into play once you exceed a particular distance. We could do the math, but let’s just give you some basic, conservative guidelines to follow instead:
Less than 30 feet: 16 gauge
30 – 50 feet: 14 gauge
50 – 100 feet: 12 gauge
100+ feet: 10 gauge (or us 14/4 cable which works out to 11 gauge)
Audioholic: 10-12 gauge, regardless of distance
| Speaker Impedance | 8 Ohm Load | 6 Ohm Load |
4 Ohm Load |
| Wire Gauge | Distance (ft) | Distance (ft) |
Distance (ft) |
| 18 AWG | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 16 AWG | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| 14 AWG | 35 | 30 | 20 |
| 12 AWG | 60 | 45 | 30 |
| 10 AWG | 100 | 75 | 50 |
Link your stereo or home theater system to speakers and enjoy an enhanced listening experience. This is the perfect speaker wire to upgrade your existing surround sound system or to install a new audio setup. The direct wiring connection is ideal for household or office use and transfers crystal-clear audio without any distortion for a dynamic, consistent performance every time you listen. The wire’s extra-long 50ft. length gives you freedom to connect equipment in large rooms or when you’re working around furniture or other obstacles. Color-coded wires ensure simple installation by making it easy to match polarized terminals on the receiver and the speaker. A durable, clear coating protects the wires from everyday wear and allows you to continuously identify the positive and negative connections for the full length of the wire. The universal design works with all brands of audio and video equipment with speaker ports. Envelop yourself in sound with the Speaker Wire.
Universal compatibility – Works with all of your audio and video equipment designed with speaker ports to connect your speakers to stereos and home theater systems
Easy installation – Color-coded wires with a clear coating make it easy to match the correct polarized terminals on the receiver and the speaker
Extended reach – The extra-long 50ft., 14AWG speaker wire extends reach to equipment in large rooms or around obstacles
Superior performance – Upgrade your surround sound wires or install a new audio system with this wire made from high-quality materials to ensure crystal-clear audio without distortion
Satisfaction guaranteed – This speaker wire is backed by a limited-lifetime warranty
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