Detail 01
18-gauge conductors
Fine for typical 20-foot passive speaker runs. Heavier loads over longer distances want 16 or 14 gauge.
Product detailSKU #1300744183770
Rapco HorizonSpeaker Cable 18-Gauge 20' 2-Pack
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two 20-foot 18-gauge speaker cables for connecting a power amp or amp head to passive speaker cabinets. Basic wiring, sold as a pair.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Wiring a small PA with two passive tops
- Amp head to cabinet runs across a stage
- Keeping a spare in the gig bag as backup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Instrument or guitar-to-amp use, which needs shielded cable
- Long high-power runs where thicker gauge holds voltage better
- Powered speakers, which take signal cable instead
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
Speaker cable, not instrument cable
Unshielded and heavier conductor. Using an instrument cable here can overheat it and stress the amp.
Detail 03
20-foot length
Enough to cross a small stage or reach a speaker on a pole from a rack position.
Detail 04
Two-pack
Covers a stereo pair or left/right tops in one purchase, with matched length on both sides.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your amp and cabinet jack type matches the connectors on these
- 02Speaker cable will not work as an instrument cable; do not swap
- 03High-wattage rigs over long runs may want a heavier gauge
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these as guitar cables?
No. Speaker cable is unshielded and will pick up noise on an instrument signal. Use a shielded instrument cable instead.
02Are these long enough for a stage?
Twenty feet covers most small and medium stages, from an amp or rack position out to a cabinet or speaker on a pole.
03Do I need these for powered speakers?
No. Powered speakers have amplification built in and take a line-level signal cable, not speaker cable.
04Is 18-gauge thick enough?
For typical passive speakers at 20 feet, yes. For high-power amps or longer runs, step up to a heavier gauge.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Color
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