--- product_id: 186676705 title: "16/2 Speaker Wire, in-Wall CL3 & Direct Burial, Black, 100ft - 16AWG, 2 Conductors, Stranded Oxygen-Free Copper, UL Listed - V-1210-1" brand: "voltive" price: "380.31 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Voltive" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/186676705-16-2-speaker-wire-in-wall-cl3-and-direct-burial store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 100ft spool with foot markers 16AWG premium gauge CL3 fire safety & direct burial rated 16/2 Speaker Wire, in-Wall CL3 & Direct Burial, Black, 100ft - 16AWG, 2 Conductors, Stranded Oxygen-Free Copper, UL Listed - V-1210-1 **Brand:** voltive **Price:** 380.31 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound game with cable that’s as serious as your setup. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 16/2 Speaker Wire, in-Wall CL3 & Direct Burial, Black, 100ft - 16AWG, 2 Conductors, Stranded Oxygen-Free Copper, UL Listed - V-1210-1 by voltive - **How much does it cost?** 380.31 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/186676705-16-2-speaker-wire-in-wall-cl3-and-direct-burial) ## Best For - voltive enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted voltive brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Trusted & UL Listed:** UL certification guarantees compliance with the highest safety standards for peace of mind in professional setups. - β€’ **Built to Last, Inside & Out:** CL3 fire-rated jacket plus direct burial certification means safe, reliable installation in walls, ceilings, and underground. - β€’ **Installation Made Effortless:** Quick-strip sleeve, ripcord, and printed foot markers save you time and hassle on every project. - β€’ **Pure Sound, Zero Signal Loss:** 65-strand oxygen-free copper ensures crystal-clear audio fidelity and durability beyond standard cables. - β€’ **Versatile Power & Audio Solution:** Perfect for speakers, LED lighting, and any low-voltage 16AWG application demanding flexibility and performance. ## Overview Voltive’s 16/2 Speaker Wire delivers premium 16AWG stranded oxygen-free copper conductors in a durable black jacket, UL listed for in-wall CL3 fire safety and direct burial use. The 100ft spool features time-saving installation aids like quick-strip sleeves, ripcord, and foot markers, making it ideal for professional-grade audio, LED lighting, and low-voltage applications requiring reliable, high-performance wiring. ## Description desertcart.com: Voltive 16/2 Speaker Wire, in-Wall CL3 & Direct Burial, Black, 100ft - 16AWG, 2 Conductors, Stranded Oxygen-Free Copper, UL Listed - V-1210-1 : Electronics Review: Great option for in-wall, in-ceiling, and direct burial - Best option I've found for high quality CL3 wire. Easy to handle, write on, ft markings for quick reference of cable used. The jacket is thick enough to protect but not too thick to impede on flexibility. The jacket thickness naturally requires larger holes or conduit for multiple wires in a single run. Review: You probably won't find a better 10AWG direct burial; some room for improvement - Client's existing system precluded 70V sound (which is what our firm recommends for longer runs and/or multiple speakers). So, we went to 10 gauge speaker wires to ensure nice sound despite long runs. Overall happy to have gone with this wire. What was great: 1. Manufacturer service and communication have been beyond outstanding. My spools had lost some retaining rods in transit that held them together, and the manufacturer sent me a replacement set very promptly and free of charge. They've even texted me to confirm address. Six stars for this! 2. The cable is very soft despite its weight. Nice enough to use as a regular speaker cable, outside direct burial applications. Rolls off the spool very easily, and isn't stubborn even in a cold weather. 3. The cable is actually a twisted pair (at a fairly low rate of twist, but still). A welcome feature in terms of RF noise rejection vs. many other audio cables that aren't twisted. 4. It takes solder very readily. Some cables have oil or contamination on the copper strands from the manufacturing process, which complicates the soldering - not an issue here. 5. The outer jacket is slick and doesn't stick to each other (as some soft plastics tend to). Pulling it was a breeze even in tight spaces, with a bit of pulling grease. 6. The cable has both used and remaining markers, and they are in a very easy to read white ink. Room for improvement: 1. According to the manufacturer, the outer jacket isn't UV-stable. I had to run it in raceways or wrapped in electrical tape, outside of ground and shaded areas (on a plus side, I painted those to match the surrounding). I feel, all outdoor and burial cable outer jackets ought to be UV-stable, and the product listing and packaging should make it very clear if they're not. 2. The cable structure is just a soft and thin outer jacket, some tissue paper to reduce internal friction, and two conductors (red and black). I wish the outside jacket were tougher - such as it was, I felt it was just a bit too fragile to drag multiple times across gravel etc., without worrying about the jacket getting pierced or worn through. I also wish besides the tougher outer jacket providing the mechanical protection, there should be a separate inner jacket providing the protection against water ingress, with gel between the two jackets. Clients pay a lot for labor, and I would like to be confident they will enjoy the results for many years. If the cable starts taking on water, its sonic performance will degrade, and I don't want to be worrying about that. 3. I was very careful handling these (quite heavy) 500ft spools, but couldn't avoid cracking the 0.5" plywood spool side. I feel, the weight of the 500ft spools warrants a heavier built spool. UPDATE 2021 Jul 29: Upgraded from 4 to 5 stars. With cable connected and in use, performance has been excellent. Client is very happy. ## Features - 16AWG, 2 CONDUCTORS, BLACK JACKET, 100FT SPOOL. Premium 16 gauge speaker cable, featuring 65 strand Oxygen-Free Copper conductors and a super-luxe outer jacket. Built to exacting standards with zero compromises. - OXYGEN-FREE COPPER. Oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors result in less signal loss and are more durable than conductors made of copper-clad aluminum (CCA). - CL3 + DIRECT BURIAL. General Purpose (CL3) fire safety rating for installation in walls and risers (between floors) in residential buildings and in walls in commercial buildings. Direct burial rated for underground installation without conduit. UL Listed. - TIME SAVING FEATURES. Quick-strip sleeve & ripcord reduce installation time. Jacket is printed with UL information, re-order part number, and foot markers which indicate precisely how much wire has been used and how much is remaining. - GENERAL PURPOSE WIRE. Suitable for speakers, LED lighting, DC power, or any low voltage application that requires stranded 16 gauge wire with 2 conductors. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B084H5TLJN | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,092 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #23 in Speaker Cables | | Brand | Voltive | | Brand Name | Voltive | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,293 Reviews | | Gauge | 16 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00810095241246, 00850001725224 | | Included Components | Bulk Wire | | Manufacturer | Voltive | | Material | Copper | | Material Type | Copper | | Model | V-1031 | | No. of wires | 2 | | Number Of Wires | 2 | | Number of Cable Strands | 65 | | Part Number | V-1210-1 | | Strands | 65 | | Unit Count | 100 Feet | | Wire Diameter | 1.29 millimeters | ## Product Details - **Color:** Black - **Brand:** Voltive - **Material:** Copper - **Number of Cable Strands:** 65 - **Gauge:** 16 ## Images ![16/2 Speaker Wire, in-Wall CL3 & Direct Burial, Black, 100ft - 16AWG, 2 Conductors, Stranded Oxygen-Free Copper, UL Listed - V-1210-1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Q31K8UtSL.jpg) ![16/2 Speaker Wire, in-Wall CL3 & Direct Burial, Black, 100ft - 16AWG, 2 Conductors, Stranded Oxygen-Free Copper, UL Listed - V-1210-1 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+n6MgEJGL.jpg) ![16/2 Speaker Wire, in-Wall CL3 & Direct Burial, Black, 100ft - 16AWG, 2 Conductors, Stranded Oxygen-Free Copper, UL Listed - V-1210-1 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716iycBENGL.jpg) ![16/2 Speaker Wire, in-Wall CL3 & Direct Burial, Black, 100ft - 16AWG, 2 Conductors, Stranded Oxygen-Free Copper, UL Listed - V-1210-1 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bQnooyCML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great option for in-wall, in-ceiling, and direct burial *by R***S on June 3, 2026* Best option I've found for high quality CL3 wire. Easy to handle, write on, ft markings for quick reference of cable used. The jacket is thick enough to protect but not too thick to impede on flexibility. The jacket thickness naturally requires larger holes or conduit for multiple wires in a single run. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You probably won't find a better 10AWG direct burial; some room for improvement *by C***T on May 9, 2021* Client's existing system precluded 70V sound (which is what our firm recommends for longer runs and/or multiple speakers). So, we went to 10 gauge speaker wires to ensure nice sound despite long runs. Overall happy to have gone with this wire. What was great: 1. Manufacturer service and communication have been beyond outstanding. My spools had lost some retaining rods in transit that held them together, and the manufacturer sent me a replacement set very promptly and free of charge. They've even texted me to confirm address. Six stars for this! 2. The cable is very soft despite its weight. Nice enough to use as a regular speaker cable, outside direct burial applications. Rolls off the spool very easily, and isn't stubborn even in a cold weather. 3. The cable is actually a twisted pair (at a fairly low rate of twist, but still). A welcome feature in terms of RF noise rejection vs. many other audio cables that aren't twisted. 4. It takes solder very readily. Some cables have oil or contamination on the copper strands from the manufacturing process, which complicates the soldering - not an issue here. 5. The outer jacket is slick and doesn't stick to each other (as some soft plastics tend to). Pulling it was a breeze even in tight spaces, with a bit of pulling grease. 6. The cable has both used and remaining markers, and they are in a very easy to read white ink. Room for improvement: 1. According to the manufacturer, the outer jacket isn't UV-stable. I had to run it in raceways or wrapped in electrical tape, outside of ground and shaded areas (on a plus side, I painted those to match the surrounding). I feel, all outdoor and burial cable outer jackets ought to be UV-stable, and the product listing and packaging should make it very clear if they're not. 2. The cable structure is just a soft and thin outer jacket, some tissue paper to reduce internal friction, and two conductors (red and black). I wish the outside jacket were tougher - such as it was, I felt it was just a bit too fragile to drag multiple times across gravel etc., without worrying about the jacket getting pierced or worn through. I also wish besides the tougher outer jacket providing the mechanical protection, there should be a separate inner jacket providing the protection against water ingress, with gel between the two jackets. Clients pay a lot for labor, and I would like to be confident they will enjoy the results for many years. If the cable starts taking on water, its sonic performance will degrade, and I don't want to be worrying about that. 3. I was very careful handling these (quite heavy) 500ft spools, but couldn't avoid cracking the 0.5" plywood spool side. I feel, the weight of the 500ft spools warrants a heavier built spool. UPDATE 2021 Jul 29: Upgraded from 4 to 5 stars. With cable connected and in use, performance has been excellent. Client is very happy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not your average lamp cord! *by 6***X on May 7, 2026* This is excellent wire for speakers. Very good quality and flexibility and doesn’t look like lamp cord! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/186676705-16-2-speaker-wire-in-wall-cl3-and-direct-burial](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/186676705-16-2-speaker-wire-in-wall-cl3-and-direct-burial) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*