Monoprice 113707 Plenum Speaker Wire 12 AWG, 50ft

The Monoprice 113707 Nimbus Series Plenum Speaker Wire is a 50-foot, 12 AWG two-conductor cable designed for permanent audio installations in environments that require strict fire safety compliance. Its CMP plenum rating certifies it for use in air-handling spaces such as drop ceilings, raised floors, and in-wall pathways where building codes mandate low-smoke, fire-retardant cabling. This makes it suitable for commercial spaces including offices, retail stores, houses of worship, and schools, as well as residential installations where code compliance or an extra margin of safety is desired.

The cable's conductors are made from 100% pure bare copper, which provides lower electrical resistance and superior signal fidelity compared to copper-clad aluminum alternatives commonly found in budget speaker wire. At 12 AWG, the conductors are thick enough to carry audio signals over moderate distances with minimal loss, making this wire a solid choice for distributed speaker systems and whole-home audio setups. The red and black color-coded conductors simplify polarity identification during installation, and the jacket material is notably softer and more flexible than traditional plenum-rated cables, easing routing through tight spaces and around corners.