Selecting the Right Cable for Your Project 12 Gauge Drive speakers up to 120 feet @ 8 ohms or 60 feet @ 4 ohms. Conductor resistance: 5.41 ohms/km. Alternatives: Spend less by using 14 gauge for speaker runs shorter than 80ft (8 ohm) or 40ft (4 ohm); or for applications where resistance higher than 5.41 ohms/km is acceptable.Upgrade to 10 gauge for speaker runs longer than 120ft (8 ohm) or 60ft (4 ohm); or for applications which require resistance less than 5.41 ohms/km. 4 Conductor Unshielded Use for stereo speaker-level audio, LED lighting + control, or any low voltage application that requires 4 conductors. Alternatives: Save by using 2 conductors for single channel speaker-level audio, low voltage lighting w/out control, or any low voltage application that only requires 2 conductors.Choose a shielded cable for line-level audio or applications where electromagnetic inteference (EMI) is expected. In-Wall & Direct Burial Rated Direct Burial rated for installation underground without conduit. CL3 rated for installation in walls and risers (between floors) in residential buildings and in walls in commercial buildings. Alternatives: Indoor Projects: spend less by using a cable which is not direct burial rated.Commercial projects: upgrade to a plenum (CL2P/CL3P) rated cable. Bare Copper Conductors Copper is the industry standard wiring material for a reason. Compared to aluminum, its higher conductivity translates into improved signal & power transmission and more performance headroom at a given length. Copper's lower electrical resistance means that it generates less heat, which is a crucial factor in preventing the degradation and breakdown of conductor insulation. Finally, copper is more durable than aluminum and won't break while being flexed or terminated. Time Saving Features Patented Payout System Cables packaged in our pull box feature a proprietary winding pattern and huge 4" payout hole which ensure the cable pays out straight, without kinks or snags.* *Not all products are packaged in our pull box. Rugged Pull Box Our pull box is made of thick, double walled cardboard and features a water resistant coating & reinforced handles so it stays intact on the most demanding job sites.* Jacket Marking The jacket printing on our cables shows the part number, all relevant fire safety information, as well as foot markers indicating both how much wire has been used and how much is remaining. Standards Compliant Fire Rating: CL3 Flame Test: UL 1685 NEC Circuit Type: Class 3 Materials & Construction: UL 13 Environmental: RoHS 2.0 & REACH Performance & Safety Built to Spec — UL 13 Rigorous adherence to the UL 13 safety standard governing the construction of power-limited circuit cables, including acceptable materials and minimum thickness for conductors, insulation, shielding, and outer jacket; as well as tests for conductor continuity & resistance, insulation resistance, cold bending, and (when applicable) sunlight resistance, crushing, and water absorption. General Purpose & Direct Burial Rated — UL Listed UL Listed with a General Purpose (CL3) fire safety rating for installation in walls and risers (between floors) in residential buildings and in walls in commercial buildings in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Direct Burial rated for installation in ground w/out conduit. UL is the most stringent flame testing laboratory, which makes UL Listed a mark of quality and is why we've chosen UL to flame test our cables. Detailed Specifications Conductor Gauge & Material 12AWG Bare Copper Conductor Count 4 Conductor Stranding 65/0.251mm Conductor Max Resistance 5.41 ohms/km @ 20°C Insulation Colors Red, Black, White, Green Insulation Material Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Insulation Outer Diameter 3.2mm Jacket Material Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket Outer Diameter 9.4mm Shielded? No Fire Rating CL3 (General Purpose) Direct Burial Rated? Yes UV Rated? No Voltage Rating 300V Temperature Rating 75°C Additional Specifications See PDF data sheet below for full specifications 14/4 In-Wall & Direct Burial 12/2 Riser 12/2 In-Wall & Direct Burial 12/4 In-Wall & Direct Burial 12/4 Plenum 10/2 In-Wall & Direct Burial Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.8 out of 5 stars 147 — 4.7 out of 5 stars 250 4.7 out of 5 stars 112 — 4.8 out of 5 stars 109 Price $419.99$419.99 $324.99$324.99 $339.99$339.99 $539.99$539.99 $349.99$349.99 $454.99$454.99 Conductors 14AWG x 4 12AWG x 2 12AWG x 2 12AWG x 4 12AWG x 4 10AWG x 2 Strand Count 105 65 65 65 65 105 Speaker Distance (8 Ohm) ≤ 80ft ≤ 120ft ≤ 120ft ≤ 120ft ≤ 120ft ≤ 200ft Resistance (20°C) 8.6 ohms/km 5.41 ohms/km 5.41 ohms/km 5.41 ohms/km 5.41 ohms/km 3.41 ohms/km Shielded No No No No No No Fire Rating CL3 — General Purpose CL3R — Riser CL3 — General Purpose CL3 — General Purpose CL3P — Plenum CL3 — General Purpose UV Rated No No No No No No Burial Rated Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Residential Applications Walls & Risers Walls & Risers Walls & Risers Walls & Risers Walls, Risers, & Plenums Walls & Risers Commercial Applications Walls Walls & Risers Walls Walls Walls, Risers, & Plenums Walls