Monoprice 2-Conductor 18AWG CL2 Rated Speaker Wire

The Monoprice 2-Conductor 18AWG Speaker Wire is a straightforward, well-constructed cable designed for home audio and home theater speaker connections. Its two conductors are made from oxygen-free bare copper with a purity exceeding 99.95%, which minimizes resistance and ensures that the total load presented to your amplifier closely matches the impedance curve of your speakers. This matters because added resistance from lower-quality wire can alter the amplifier's damping factor and subtly affect sound quality, particularly over longer runs.

The CL2 rating is the key differentiator for anyone planning permanent installations. This certification means the wire's PVC jacket meets fire safety requirements for routing inside the walls of residential buildings, making it compliant with building codes and insurance standards — something standard speaker wire without a CL2 rating cannot claim. Each conductor is jacketed in a distinct color for instant polarity identification, eliminating the guesswork that can lead to out-of-phase speaker wiring. At 50 feet, the spool covers most single-room setups, and the 18AWG gauge is well-suited for typical speaker runs under 25-30 feet at standard 8-ohm impedance.