Direct Bury Speaker Wire, Gel Filled, 16/2, 14/2, 14/4, Black

Waterproofing TypesGel FilledPetroleumBased Waterproofing SolutionGel-filled direct burial cabling is a great solution to your entertainment installation if you want to make sure the cables you purchase last through years of seasonal weather changes, moisture, pests, and short-term temperature shifts. Should cracks or gashes develop on the cable’s outer jacket, the gel can seal them up, providing a barrier of protection between the environment and the copper wiring.Tape ShieldingMultiple Layer-Based Waterproofing SolutionUtilizing multiple layers of dry waterproof tape to ensure a substantial level of waterproofing. Each individual is wrapped in PET with a layer of Mylar shielding wrapped around the entire bundle. These layers protect and shield the audio cables from weather conditions similar to the gel-filled cable solutions. Conductors2 ConductorTwo-conductor speaker wire is effective when wiring a single wall speaker powered by a single amplifier. A wire with more conductors does not equate to better sound; each is designed for purposes unrelated to sound quality. 4 Conductor  Designed for bi-amping, which involves using two amplifiers for a single wall speaker, a four-conductor speaker wire has a higher power threshold compared to a two-conductor speaker wire.
TerminationBanana ConnectorsBanana plugs make wall speaker installations a breeze. They are designed for use with amplifiers or wall speakers that use traditional binding posts. Banana plugs make it much easier to plug into your receiver or speakers system and they prevent the wires from being exposed, which reduces the risk of wear and tear, preventing loss of sound quality.Pin ConnectorsSpade connectors are almost exclusively used with binding posts. They provide the same features as the former two connectors but allow for an external connection to the speaker system or amplifier.Spade ConnectorsPin connectors work with spring-loaded terminals (also known as spring clips), but they can also work with binding posts that have a hole in the side of the inner connector. This connector also reduces wear and tear on the end of the speaker wires, thus preventing loss of sound quality.