Top 10 Conductor Speakers
for April 2023

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Conductor speakers are a type of speaker that uses a conductor, usually copper, to transmit sound. They're popular in audiophile circles, but are also common in home audio, where they're often used for surround sound.

Conductor speakers typically consist of a tweeter, a midrange speaker, and a subwoofer. The tweeter is the speaker that reproduces high frequencies, from 20,000 to 20,000 Hz, while the midrange speaker reproduces midrange frequencies, from 1,000 to 20,000 Hz. The subwoofer reproduces low frequencies, from 20 to 20,000 Hz.

Conductor speakers have a reputation for being expensive, but they're not as expensive as you might think. While they might cost a few hundred dollars, they're actually more cost-effective than other types of speakers, such as speakers that use horn tweeters.

Our conductor speakers are put through rigorous tests in our lab. We evaluate sound quality, speaker efficiency, and speaker stability. We also test the frequency response of each speaker, so you can see which speaker produces sound that's closest to the original recording. Here are the best conductor speakers you can buy in 2022, according to testing and popular reviews.

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Mediabridge 12AWG 2-Conductor Speaker Wire (200 Feet, White) - 99.9% Oxygen Free Copper – ETL Listed & CL2 Rated for in-Wall Use (Part# SW-12X2-200-WH)

Mediabridge 12AWG 2-Conductor Speaker (200 Wire Feet, White)

by Mediabridge Products, LLC.
What We like

Tough, yet flexible white insulated jacket is color coded for polarity and is marked at 3FT intervals for easy installation.

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Product Features

  • ETL Listed & CL2 Rated for In-Wall Use.
  • Connect your speakers to your A/V receiver or amplifier with this 2-conductor speaker wire.
  • Pair with banana plugs, spade tips, or bent pin connectors for professional custom installations.
  • High-strand count oxygen free copper (0.16mm x 165 strands) 12 AWG conductors.
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Next 16/4 Speaker Wire - 16 AWG/Gauge 4 Conductor - UL Listed in Wall (CL2/CL3) and Outdoor/In Ground (Direct Burial) Rated - Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) - 500 Foot Bulk Cable Pull Box - Black

Next 16/4 Speaker Wire

by Next Products
What We like

TIME SAVING FEATURES. Quick-strip sleeve & ripcord reduce time spent terminating wire. Printed foot markers & room labels help with project management.

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Product Features

  • 16 AWG, 4 CONDUCTORS, BLACK JACKET, 500FT BOX. Premium 16 gauge speaker cable, featuring 65 strand OFC conductors and a super-luxe outer jacket. Built to exacting standards with zero compromises.
  • OXYGEN-FREE COPPER (OFC). Oxygen-free copper conductors result in less signal loss and are more durable than conductors made of copper clad aluminum (CCA).
  • SUPERIOR BOX. Patented winding technology & massive payout hole eliminate kinks and tangles. Reinforced handles, super-durable cardboard, & water resistant coating keep the box in one piece.
  • CL3 + DIRECT BURIAL. Fire safety rated for in-wall use in Class 2 (CL2) & Class 3 (CL3) circuits in residential low-voltage applications. Direct burial rated for in-ground installation without conduit. All testing performed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
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GearIT Pro Series 12 Gauge 4-Conductor Speaker Wire (100 Feet / 30 Meters) 12 AWG OFC (99.9% Oxygen Free Copper) Speaker Wire CL2 Rated for in-Wall Speaker Cable, White

GearIT Pro Series 12 Gauge 4-Conductor Speaker Wire (100 Feet / 30 Meters) 12 OFC AWG (99.9% Oxygen Free Copper) Speaker Wire CL2 Rated for in-Wall Speaker Cable

by GearIT
What We like

PREMIUM OXYGEN FREE COPPER (OFC) 4-CONDUCTOR WIRE - Use this Pro Series OFC Speaker Wire Cable that's build with high strand count, 4 conductors with color-coded PVC for easy polarity identification for your bi-wiring or bi-amping projects.

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Product Features

  • UL CL2 RATED FOR CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS - You can make sure you get the highest safety standard when you use this GearIT Pro Series UL CL2 rated speaker wire for In-wall installation or to pair with banana plugs, spade tips, or bent pin connectors to connect your speakers to your A/V receiver or amplifier with this GearIT Pro Series speaker wire.
  • ADVANTAGE OF OFC (OXYGEN FREE COPPER) - With OFC wire you will have increased conductivity to carry more current to your amplifier. Also help reduced the strain on the vehicles electrical system which OFC oxygen free copper is highly recommended when you are installing speaker wire in the car. Much higher corrosion resistance and improved heat absorptions over CCA speaker wire.
  • HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIAL AND TIER 1 MANUFACTURE PROCESS - The cable is made of OFC Oxygen Free Copper, ensuring high fidelity sound quality and providing maximum's conductivity and durability without paying the additional cost. The product go through many states of testing to ensure the highest performance and reliability of the products.
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Monoprice Nimbus Series 12 Gauge AWG 4 Conductor CMP-Rated Speaker Wire/Cable - 100ft UL Plenum Rated, 100% Pure Bare Copper with Color Coded Conductors

Monoprice Nimbus Series 12 Gauge 4 AWG Conductor CMP-Rated Speaker Wire/Cable

by Monoprice Inc.
What We like

Easily identifiable Red, Black, White, and Green conductors.

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Product Features

  • This speaker Wire | features conductors made of high purity oxygen-free bare copper.
  • The Plenum (CMP) rating indicates that the cable complies with fire safety and insurance requirements, making it safe for use inside the walls of residential and enterprise class buildings.
  • Monoprice Plenum Speaker Wire | uses a high quality material that is soft -er and more flexible than on traditional plenum rated jackets.
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GearIT Pro Series 14 Gauge 4-Conductor Speaker Wire (100 Feet / 30 Meters) 14 AWG OFC (99.9% Oxygen Free Copper) Speaker Wire CL3 Rated for Outdoor Direct Burial Use, Black

GearIT Pro Series 14 Gauge 4-Conductor Speaker Wire (100 Feet / 30 Meters) 14 OFC AWG (99.9% Oxygen Free Copper) Speaker Wire CL3 Rated for Outdoor Direct Burial Use

by GearIT
What We like

PREMIUM OFC OXYGEN FREE COPPER SPEAKER WIRE - Use this GearIT Pro Series OFC Oxygen Free Copper Speaker Wire Cable thats build with high stranded conductors provides premium sound quality with for home theater and car audio system.

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Product Features

  • ADVANTAGE OF OFC (OXYGEN FREE COPPER) - With OFC wire you will have increased conductivity to carry more current to your amplifier. Also help reduced the strain on the vehicles electrical system which OFC oxygen free copper is highly recommended when you are installing speaker wire in the car. Much higher corrosion resistance and improved heat absorptions over CCA speaker wire.
  • UL CL3 RATED FOR OUTDOOR DIRECT BURIAL AND IN-WALL INSTALLATIONS - Make sure you get the highest safety standard with this Pro Series speaker wire rated for ourdoor direct burial that needs to be buried under ground or in-wall installation. Easy pair with banana plugs, spade tips, or bent pin connectors to connect your speakers to A/V receiver or amplifier.
  • HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIAL AND TIER 1 MANUFACTURE PROCESS - The cable is made of OFC Oxygen Free Copper, ensuring high fidelity sound quality and providing maximum's conductivity and durability without paying the additional cost. The product go through many states of testing to ensure the highest performance and reliability of the products.
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250ft 14AWG 4 Conductors (14/4) CL2 Rated Loud Speaker Cable Wire, Pull Box (for in-Wall Installation) (14AWG / 4 Conductors, 250ft)

Cables Direct Online 250ft 14AWG 4 Conductors CL2 (14/4) Rated Loud Speaker Cable Wire

by Cables Direct Online
What We like

The 99 Strands 0.16mm conductors provide exceptional performance, sound quality for professional speaker and audio connections

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Product Features

  • CCA (COPPER CLAD ALUMINUM) CCA wire offers the same signal frequency and reliability in terms of corrosion resistance to copper wire. The advantage of the CCA speaker wire is lighter and more flexible than copper wire. The cost of CCA vs Oxygen free copper is much lower and you can enjoy the same functions and reliability as copper wire without paying the extra cost for the installation.
  • Tough, yet flexible white insulated jacket is market with a stripe on one side for polarity and is marked with FT count for easy installation.
  • Pull-Out Box with multiconductor cable reduces need to pull multiple wires for easy installation
  • 14/4 cable rated CL2 for in-wall use, complies with fire safety for use inside the walls of residential class buildings
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Mediabridge 14AWG 2-Conductor Speaker Wire (100 Feet, White) - 99.9% Oxygen Free Copper – ETL Listed & CL2 Rated for in-Wall Use (Part# SW-14X2-100-WH)

Mediabridge 14AWG 2-Conductor Speaker (100 Wire Feet, White)

by Mediabridge Products, LLC.
What We like

Tough, yet flexible white insulated jacket is color coded for polarity and is marked at 3FT intervals for easy installation.

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Product Features

  • High-strand count oxygen free copper (0.16mm x 105 strands) 14 AWG conductors.
  • ETL Listed & CL2 Rated for In-Wall Use.
  • Pair with banana plugs, spade tips, or bent pin connectors for professional custom installations.
  • Connect your speakers to your A/V receiver or amplifier with this 2-conductor speaker wire.
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Audiopipe 1000' Feet 16 GA Gauge Red Black 2 Conductor Speaker Wire Audio Cable

Audiopipe 1000' Feet 16 GA Gauge Red 2 Black Conductor Speaker Wire Audio Cable

by Audiopipe
What We like

Rated 6 to 80 Volts

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Product Features

  • Use this with any 12 Volt or home project
  • Stranded 2 Conductor Copper Clad Aluminum
  • Audiopipe 2 Conductor Red/Black Speaker Wire 16 Gauge - 1000ft Wire
  • THIS IS NOT AWG AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE
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OSD 16 Gauge 2-Conductor 500FT UL CL3 Rated Oxygen Free In Wall Speaker Wire Pure Copper, Direct Burial Graded

OSD Audio OSD 16 Gauge 2-Conductor 500FT UL CL3 Oxygen Rated Free In Wall Speaker Wire Pure Copper

by OSD Audio
What We like

DESIGNED FOR PROS: Easy pull snag-free design includes tissue-wrapped conductors for quick stripping and large payout hole allows fast and smooth pulls

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Product Features

  • FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR USE: Heavy-duty two-conductor 16-gauge UL-rated and UV-resistant speaker cable for direct burial outside or in-wall installations
  • EXCELLENT SIGNAL TRANSFER: Highly conductive, oxygen-free copper strands provide reliable signal transfer for excellent sound quality
  • HASSLE-FREE CABLE RUNS: Extra-sturdy box includes patented REELEX technology that pulls coils from the inside out so runs are twist, knot, and tangle-free
  • REINFORCED JACKET: UV resistant polypropylene sheath seals out moisture and protects copper strands for long-term dependability
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Stinger SEASRGB120 120 Feet of 6-Conductor Wire. Two 16-Gauge Speaker Wires and 20-Gauge RGB LED Wiring

Stinger SEASRGB120 120 Feet of 6-Conductor Wire. Two Speaker 16-Gauge Wires and 20-Gauge RGB LED Wiring

by AAMP OF AMERICA INC.
What We like

Flexible, reliable PVC insulator for ultimate protection

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Product Features

  • Single speaker + six-conductor RGB LED wire that withstands the elements
  • Tinned, tightly twisted OFC cabling for superior signal

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