16ga solid-core hookup wire, OFC, PE

Description

2 versions of 16 ga, solid-core OFC hookup wire in Polyethylene (PE).

USA manufactured version has printed jacket and slightly thicker PE insulation.

Import version is non-printed, with standard PE insulation. Photo in the listing is of the import version. A Photo of the USA version will be added, which has a faintly printed jacket, “EZ Speaker Solutions #16 AWG OFC PE USA”.

Why choose our 16-ga OFC, solid core wire?

Our 16-gauge solid core wire is built with high-quality materials that audiophiles and speaker builders can trust. Whether you’re upgrading or building from scratch, this wire delivers exceptional clarity, durability, and performance.

1. Solid Core for Premium Sound

Solid core wire offers a performance advantage over stranded wire in audio applications:

• In a solid core wire, the audio signal travels along a single, uninterrupted conductor, which results in lower resistance and less signal degradation, especially over short to moderate distances.
• Stranded wire, while more flexible, has multiple contact points between strands where tiny gaps and imperfect connections can introduce microscopic interference or skin effect inconsistencies at higher frequencies.
• Solid core also provides more stable impedance and better phase coherence, helping preserve detail and imaging in the sound.

Bottom line: Solid core delivers a cleaner, more direct signal path, resulting in better sound clarity and precision especially in the midrange and high frequencies.

 

2. Soft Annealed Copper

Better Conductivity, Better Sound

We use soft annealed copper, which is more conductive than hard-drawn copper due to its refined crystal structure and added flexibility. This means:

• Less resistance
• More accurate signal flow
• Improved dynamics and detail

The result: More natural, open, and lifelike sound from your audio system.

 

3. Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Insulation

The Audiophile’s Choice

The insulation around your wire matters. LDPE outperforms both PVC and HDPE:

Compared to PVC:

• Lower dielectric constant = Less signal interference
• More airtight seal = Better protection against oxidation
• Superior sound quality = Cleaner, clearer audio

Compared to HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

• More flexible for easier installation
• Lower dielectric loss at audio frequencies
• Better for preserving sound fidelity in real-world audio setups

LDPE forms a tight, moisture-resistant barrier that protects the copper and maintains long-term performance — without coloring the sound.

 

4. Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC)

Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) is the industry standard for high-quality audio wire for simple reasons: it sounds better and lasts longer.

• OFC contains 99.99% pure copper with minimal oxygen content, which improves conductivity and signal flow.
• It’s more resistant to corrosion than regular copper, especially when combined with airtight insulation like LDPE.
• OFC helps maintain signal purity and low distortion, ensuring your audio system performs at its best.

 

Summary:

• Solid Core Copper → Direct signal path and clearer sound
• Soft Annealed Copper → Higher conductivity, more natural audio
• Low-Density Polyethylene → Superior insulation for audiophile-grade performance
• Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) → Maximum signal purity and longevity

Whether your wiring the inside of a speaker, wiring an amplifier, making custom interconnects, or upgrading your system, this wire gives you premium performance at a budget price.

 

Why chose this over other cheaper, or more expensive options?

If you’ve never previously prioritized quality wiring, and simply grab whatever’s available, that cheap stranded wire with PVC insulation may bottleneck and even harm the performance of your project. If you do have experience with premium and quality wiring, you may be surprised at how cheap this wire is, or even think it is too good to be true.

We are confident that our bare wire products genuinely offer the highest quality per dollar ratio available. Why so confident? We spent a full year searching and evaluating products from every retailer we could find, and seeking quotes from dozens of manufacturers, comparing quality and prices. We realized we needed to go direct to manufacturer to obtain the lowest cost, without any middle mark-ups.

We then made the business decision to skip traditional price markups, and offer this wire at a price that might actually lose us some money on the wire itself. It is priced to cover the manufacturing costs and an appropriately small portion towards direct costs such as payment processing and web hosting. What we have not added are the labor costs associated with measuring and packaging, and without additional profit margins for the business.

We are offering this product in fixed lengths, at a per foot price below what others charge for a 1,000ft bulk purchase price. This is our “doorbuster” item, or in other terms, our “Costco Hotdog”. 

We are proud of this product and its reduced pricing, with hopes that the consumers who come to us for this wire, will also become customers for our crossover components. 

Genuinely, if you are aware of a similar product at a better price, please let us know by email. If there is a more affordable premium option, we want to buy it and make it available to you.