Detail 01
16 AWG conductor
The common size for moderate runs. Past roughly 50 feet at high power, step up to 14 or 12 gauge.
Product detailSKU #1322503209859
Rapco HorizonBulk Speaker Wire 16AWG 16G
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Unterminated 16-gauge speaker wire sold by the foot. For building your own speaker runs to the length you actually need.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Wiring a permanent install where fixed cable lengths waste slack
- Building custom-length runs from amp rack to cabinets
- Rewiring cabinet internals or replacing a damaged run
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a finished cable out of the bag
- Instrument, mic or line-level signal — this is speaker wire
- Long high-power runs where 16AWG starts losing wattage
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Sold in bulk by the foot
You cut to length and terminate yourself. Price shown is per foot, not for a finished cable.
Detail 03
Two-conductor speaker cable, unshielded
Correct for amp-to-cabinet. Using it for guitar or mic signal will pick up hum and noise.
Detail 04
Black jacket
Disappears against stage decks, black cabinets and trussing. Mark both ends yourself if you need to trace runs.
Detail 05
No connectors attached
Budget for speakON or 1/4-inch plugs and a soldering iron, plus heat shrink on every joint.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Connectors, solder and heat shrink are all separate purchases
- 02Measure the run and add slack for strain relief before cutting
- 03For in-wall or ceiling installs, check your local fire code rating requirements
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the price per foot?
Yes. This is bulk cable, so you order the footage you need and it ships as one continuous length.
02Can I use this as an instrument cable?
No. Speaker cable is unshielded, so a guitar or mic signal running through it will pick up hum and buzz.
03Is 16 gauge thick enough for my PA?
For typical runs it is fine. If you are pushing high power over long distances, heavier wire loses less of it as heat.
04What connectors do I need?
Depends on your amp and cabinet jacks — usually speakON or 1/4-inch. Neither is included, and both need soldering.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
