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Gray 16 AWG two-conductor speaker wire on spool, 250 ft length

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 121548 Speaker Wire 16AWG 2-Conductor 250ft Gray

SKU CH-KT2R-2ABHD

Burial-rated 16 AWG speaker wire with oxygen-free copper conductors and moisture-resistant jacket, supplied in a 250 ft reel

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeOthers
  • Product colorGray
  • Overall length76.2
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Burial-rated jacket resists moisture for long outdoor runs
  • 100 % oxygen-free copper conductors keep signal clean
  • 250 ft length covers large zones without splices
  • 16 AWG gauge handles typical speaker loads
  • Lifetime warranty backs every metre of cable

Burial-Rated 16AWG Speaker Wire

This 16AWG two-conductor speaker wire is designed for direct burial installations. It suits outdoor commercial and residential audio systems where moisture resistance is required. The 250-foot length supports extended cable runs without splices. The gray polyethylene jacket provides water blocking protection for long-term conductivity.

Simple Outdoor Installation

The wire features color-coded conductors inside a single moisture-resistant jacket for easy identification. No special connectors are included; termination is handled with standard speaker terminals or banana plugs. The main risk is damaging the water-blocking tape if the outer jacket is nicked during stripping. Careful jacket removal preserves the burial rating and prevents moisture ingress.

Verify Run Length and Conductor Count

Confirm the 250-foot spool covers your total speaker run distance with enough slack for connections. Ensure your speakers and amplifier accept bare-wire or standard terminal connections compatible with 16AWG conductors. This two-conductor version connects a single speaker per run; a four-conductor wire is needed for speaker pairs from one cable.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name121548
Product typeOthers
Product colorGray
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Male

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 16AWG oxygen-free copper conductors are delivering clean signal after burial installation?

Measure DC resistance per 100 ft with a multimeter; values matching 16AWG copper tables confirm the 100% pure conductors are intact and the water-blocking tape is doing its job.

What comes in the box and what must I supply for a 250 ft direct-burial run?

The reel supplies 76.2 m of gray, 2-conductor, burial-rated cable; you must provide connectors, conduit where code requires it, and any splicing or termination hardware.

Should I choose the 2-conductor or 4-conductor version for a single outdoor speaker?

Select the 2-conductor model 121548; it carries one positive and one negative lead, which is exactly what a single speaker requires.

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