Genesis Cable 54735508 16/2 Stranded Audio Cable Cmr 500ft

Product Description

The GENESIS CABLE 54735508 is a 16 AWG, 2-conductor stranded audio cable rated CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) and packaged in a 500-foot pull box. Designed for in-wall audio distribution in residential and light commercial installations, this cable carries speaker-level signals between amplifiers, receivers, and passive loudspeakers. The stranded conductor construction improves flexibility during routing, making termination faster in tight wall cavities and junction boxes. The black jacket provides clean identification in multi-cable runs. CMR riser rating satisfies the NEC requirement for cables run vertically between floors in non-plenum spaces.

This cable is suited for background music systems, whole-home audio distribution, and commercial sound reinforcement in riser-rated environments. Installers run it inside finished walls, through conduit, or between floors in residential new construction and retrofit projects. It is appropriate for low-impedance speaker connections where 16 AWG conductor sizing meets the load and run-length requirements of the system design. The 500-foot box format supports continuous pulls on larger jobs while minimizing waste on smaller runs.

Key Features

• 16 AWG stranded conductors for improved flexibility during pull and termination
• 2-conductor configuration for standard speaker runs
• CMR riser rating meets NEC requirements for vertical in-wall installation in non-plenum spaces
• Black jacket for easy identification in multi-cable environments
• 500-foot pull box reduces handling time on larger installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style riser-rated speaker cable for use with passive loudspeakers, in-wall speaker systems, and distributed audio amplifiers in non-plenum residential and commercial installations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage technician or qualified electrician in accordance with NEC Article 800 and local authority having jurisdiction requirements. Verify the installation location is a non-plenum riser pathway before using CMR-rated cable, as plenum spaces require CMP-rated cable. Power down all amplifiers and source equipment before making speaker connections. Avoid routing this cable in close parallel runs with line-voltage wiring to prevent induced noise in the audio signal.