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Red and black round speaker wire on a spool

DS18 SW-16GA-100RB 16-GA Ultra Flex Speaker Wire Red Black 100 Ft

SKU CH-GF6N-CTN0E

16-gauge copper-clad aluminium speaker wire on a 100 ft reel with red and black conductors for audio installations

  • Connector count2
  • Conductor gauge14 AWG
  • Conductor typeCopper Conductor
  • Product typeCable Connectors
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length50 ft (15.2 m)
  • Economical power transfer via copper-clad aluminum construction
  • 16-gauge multi-strand design delivers flexible installation
  • Red and black jacket enables quick polarity identification
  • 100-foot continuous length suits whole-room audio runs
  • Round profile simplifies routing through walls and ceilings

16-Gauge Ultra Flex Speaker Wire

DS18 SW-16GA-100RB is a 100-foot speaker cable built for car and home audio installations. The red and black jacket provides clear polarity identification for quick, correct connections. It suits installers who need a long, flexible run without the stiffness of heavier gauges.

Conductor Material and Gauge

The wire uses copper-clad aluminium conductors at 16 AWG, offering a cost-effective path for moderate-power systems. CCA carries less current than pure copper, so it is not suited for high-wattage amplifiers or long runs where voltage drop matters. Buyers needing maximum power transfer should choose oxygen-free copper instead.

Flexibility and Heat in Use

Multi-strand construction keeps the cable pliable for routing through tight cavities and around corners. Under normal listening levels the CCA conductors stay cool and add no audible noise to the signal. Heavy continuous power will warm the wire more than OFC, so match the gauge to the amplifier’s actual output.

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameRCA
Model nameChaVMT-816
Product typeCable Connectors
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Size & build
Overall length50 ft (15.2 m)
Conductor gauge14 AWG
Conductor typeCopper Conductor

Questions about this item

How does 16-gauge CCA wire perform for typical home speaker runs?

At 16 AWG the CCA conductors handle moderate power over average room distances; the 100 ft spool lets you cut exact lengths for each channel without waste.

What does the red-black colour coding actually tell the installer?

Red marks the positive conductor and black the negative, so polarity stays consistent from amplifier to every speaker.

Will the 100 ft round jacket fit through standard wall plates and conduit?

The round multi-strand jacket is flexible enough to pull through typical low-voltage openings and bends cleanly around corners.

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