OSD 16/2 CL3 Speaker Cable 16-gauge, 2-conductor direct-burial-rated speaker wire (500 feet, Black)

Name: OSD 16/2 CL3 Speaker Cable
Brand: OSD Audio
SKU: 452J1625HB
Price: 174.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)

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This wire is rated for in-wall and direct-burial use, covering a wide range of installations.

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OSD 16/2 CL3 Speaker Cable Highly conductive, oxygen-free copper strands

OSD 16/2 CL3 Speaker Cable Only at Crutchfield

This wire is rated for in-wall and direct-burial use, covering a wide range of installations.

Item # 452J1625HB

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Heavy-duty, easy-to-install speaker cable

This pro-grade speaker cable from OSD is ideal for large commercial and residential installations. It's rated for both in-wall and direct-burial use, and its 16-gauge thickness is suited for shorter wire runs of under 50 feet and 8-ohm speakers. The reinforced, flexible polypropylene jacket is UV-resistant and protects the copper conductors from heat, cold, dust, and dirt.

It comes in a helpful reinforced box with a large payout hole and an easy-pull, snag-free design. The cable itself has tissue-wrapped conductors for quick stripping and two-foot increment markers so you can see how much cable has been used and how much is left in the box.

Product highlights:

heavy-duty 16-gauge, 2-conductor speaker cable rated for both direct burial outside and in-wall installations
highly conductive, oxygen-free copper strands provide reliable signal transfer over distances under 50 feet
UV-resistant polypropylene sheath seals out moisture
- tissue-wrapped conductors for quick stripping
reinforced box with large payout hole for fast and smooth cable runs
- extra-sturdy box includes patented REELEX design that prevents twists, knots, and tangles
warranty: 1 year
MFR # JA-16-2-500BLK
Item # 452J1625HB

What's in the box:

500' Roll of 16AWG / 2-conductor direct burial speaker wire (black)

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The OSD 16/2 CL3 Speaker Cable replaces these items:

Ethereal 16-2C-BW

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16-Gauge/2-Conductor Speaker Wire (500' Roll): OSD Audio's 16gauge/2-conductor speaker wire is designed large commercial and residential installations. Rated for both in-wall and direct burial use, this two-conductor high strand count copper speaker cable provides excellent signal transfer for installations where background music is needed; and the 16-gauge thickness is ideal for long wire runs (over 50') and low-impedance speakers.

Flexible Outer Jacket: The reinforced but flexible polypropylene jacket is UV resistant and protects the copper conductors from high heat and cold conditions as well as dirt, dust, and other elements that can degrade cable integrity. The flexible outer jacket is available in black or white.
Reinforced Pull Box: Features that cater to demanding integrators include a reinforced box with an easy pull, snag-free design, and tissue-wrapped conductors for quick stripping. The extra sturdy box has a large pull-out hole, so cable runs are fast and smooth while the patented REELEX technology pulls coils from the inside out to prevent twists, knots, and tangles that can slow job progress.
Printed Increment Markers: This sturdy audio speaker cable also includes 2' increment printed markers so you can determine how much cable has been used and how much is left in the box, making long cable runs musch easier to manage.

Technical Specifications:

65 Strands of 99.9% Stranded oxygen-free copper conductors
CL3R & FT4 Rated for Commercial and Residential Use
UL Certified, ROHS Compliant
FT4 flame retardent
300V voltage rating
8A standard amperage and 11A maximum amperage
-4°F to 167°F operating temperatures

The OSD 16/2 CL3 Speaker Cable replaces these items:

Ethereal 16-2C-BW

16-gauge, 2-conductor speaker wire

1,000'/White

3 reviews

16-gauge, 2-conductor stranded speaker wire
ETL-rated for safe in-wall installation
oxygen-free copper (OFC) stranded cable construction

Ethereal 16-2C-BW

16-gauge, 2-conductor speaker wire

500'/White

3 reviews

16-gauge, 2-conductor stranded speaker wire
ETL-rated for safe in-wall installation
oxygen-free copper (OFC) stranded cable construction

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