GE 87689 18 Gauge 50ft Speaker Wire

Name: GE 87689 18 Gauge 50ft Speaker Wire
Brand: GE
SKU: 87689

★★★★★5.0 (1 reviews)

Fifty feet of 18-gauge copper speaker wire for simple, dependable connections between your receiver and speakers.

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Overview

The GE 87689 speaker wire is a no-frills solution for connecting speakers to a receiver or amplifier. With 50 feet of 18-gauge two-conductor wire on the spool, it provides enough length to wire a pair of speakers in most rooms, or to handle a single longer run for a surround-sound setup. The copper conductors carry audio signals cleanly at this gauge for typical home distances, and the zip-cord construction makes it easy to split the two conductors apart, strip the ends, and connect them to binding posts or spring clips.

This wire is best suited for standard 8-ohm home speakers at moderate distances. It won't win any audiophile debates, but for everyday listening — background music, movie nights, or a simple stereo setup — it provides a dependable connection at a low cost. Keep in mind that it lacks any special insulation ratings for in-wall routing, and at 18 gauge, it's on the thinner side if you plan to push it beyond 50 feet or use it with 4-ohm speakers. For those straightforward hookups where you just need wire that works, though, it's a practical choice.

Key Features

Good quality

Specifications

Brand

Model

87689

Wire Gauge

18 AWG

Length

50 Feet

Application

Speaker Connection

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

50-foot length provides enough wire for most single-room speaker setups without splicing
18-gauge copper conductors deliver reliable signal for standard home audio distances
Simple two-conductor zip-cord design is easy to strip, split, and terminate
Affordable option for basic speaker hookups without overspending on cable

👎 Cons

18-gauge may be too thin for very long runs or low-impedance speakers, causing signal loss
No connectors or terminations included — you'll need to strip and bare-wire or add your own
Not rated for in-wall installation
Basic insulation without any shielding or braided jacket

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 18-gauge wire thick enough for long speaker runs?

For runs up to about 50 feet with typical 8-ohm home speakers, 18-gauge wire performs adequately. For longer distances or lower-impedance speakers, a thicker gauge may be preferable.

Does this wire come as a single pair or two separate spools?

It's a single 50-foot spool of two-conductor wire — one pair of positive and negative conductors joined in a standard zip-cord style.

Can this wire be used for in-wall installation?

This wire is not CL2 or CL3 rated, so it is not designed for in-wall use. For in-wall runs, look for wire with an appropriate fire safety rating.

How do you tell the two conductors apart for polarity?

GE speaker wire typically uses a ridge or stripe on one conductor's insulation to distinguish positive from negative, making it easy to maintain consistent polarity.