Best Speaker Cables

Enthusiast-Approved

Premium 14-gauge, unterminated speaker wire from highly respected audiophile brand AudioQuest.

Semi-solid, 14-gauge concentric wire for reduced distortion. Long-grain copper (LGC) has less impurities than even oxygen-free copper. Gray jacket with red stripe for polarity indication.

OxygenFree Pure Bare Copper Speaker Wire

Expensive. Can be hard to find.

Best Bang for the Buck

Monoprice

Bargain Pick

Monoprice offers low-priced, high-quality audio equipment, including this value-packed unterminated wire.

Features 99.95% oxygen-free, 12-gauge pure bare copper wire for excellent conductivity and consistency. Clear PVC jacket with blue strip to indicate polarity. Has lifetime warranty.

Thin jacket can come with imperfections.

ELAC

Sensible Speaker Cables

Good for Indoors

A pair of pre-measured, banana plug-terminated speaker cables from high-end speaker brand ELAC.

Sturdy 14-gauge, 99.99% oxygen-free copper. Temperature-resistant, nylon-braided PVC jacket for durability and performance. Polyethylene dielectric insulation. Gold-plated, beryllium banana plugs.

Expensive, especially considering their length.

If you need heavy-duty wire with secure speakON plugs, check out this pro cable from Pyle.

Twelve-foot, 12-gauge wire for robust conductivity. Industry-standard, snap-clip speakON terminals for pro speakers, mixers, and amplifiers. Sturdy construction to withstand stage conditions.

High Performance 14-Gauge Speaker Cable

Bulky. Not designed for home use.

Pig Hog

Power Aux Cable

Well-reviewed, low-latency, and pre-measured speaker cables with 1/4-inch stereo miniplugs.

Overbuilt 14-gauge cable. Extra-thick 9.2mm rubber jacket protects the cable from damage and interference. Standard 1/4-inch, stereo miniplug terminals fit wide variety of equipment.