Wirepath NST-164-LS-500-WHT 16-gauge Speaker Wire 500 Ft

Product Description

The WIREPATH NST-164-LS-500-WHT is a 16-gauge, non-plenum rated speaker wire supplied in a 500-foot spool and finished in white. Designed for in-wall and standard audio distribution runs, this wire carries audio signal from amplifiers and receivers to passive speakers in residential and light commercial installations. The 16-gauge conductor size suits moderate-length runs where resistance must stay low enough to preserve audio fidelity. The white jacket blends with standard drywall and trim, reducing the need for additional concealment work after installation.

This wire is intended for non-plenum environments such as standard stud-bay walls, conduit, and finished ceilings where airflow-rated jacketing is not required by code. It is well-suited for whole-home audio systems, home theater speaker drops, and multi-zone distribution wiring. Low-voltage installation contractors, custom integrators, and electricians performing audio rough-in work are the typical installers. The 500-foot spool length supports multi-room jobs without the need for multiple shorter reels.

Key Features

• 16-gauge conductors for low-resistance audio signal runs up to moderate distances
• 500-foot spool reduces the need for mid-run splices on larger jobs
• Non-plenum jacket suitable for standard wall and ceiling cavity installations
• White jacket finish blends with interior drywall and trim
• Sold individually as a single unit quantity

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 16-gauge speaker wire for use with passive speakers, amplifiers, and multi-zone audio distribution systems in non-plenum residential and light commercial environments.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage contractor or qualified electrician familiar with local building codes and NEC Article 725 requirements for Class 2 and Class 3 wiring. Verify that the installation environment does not require plenum-rated cable before pulling wire through wall or ceiling cavities. De-energize all connected audio equipment before making terminations at speakers or amplifier outputs. Avoid running speaker wire parallel to and in close proximity to line-voltage conductors to minimize the risk of interference.