{"product_id":"mercury-fig-8-speaker-cable-2-x-7-strand-grey-black-100m-reel","title":"Mercury Fig 8 Speaker Cable 2 x 7 Strand Grey\/Black - 100m Reel","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury Fig 8 speaker cable is a flexible twin-core cable with 2 x 7 strand conductors combining four copper and three copper-clad aluminium strands per core, giving a 0.18mm² cross-sectional area. The grey PVC sheath includes a black polarity line running along one core to simplify positive\/negative identification during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for residential and light commercial audio installations where standard speaker runs are needed between amplifiers and passive speakers, the cable handles loads up to 1.0A maximum continuous current. The figure 8 profile with a 1.8 x 3.6mm footprint allows the cable to be run along skirting boards, under carpets or through conduit without excessive bulk. The polarity marking removes the need to mark or test cores during termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 100m reel length suits whole-home audio installs, multi-room distributed systems, and commercial background music setups where multiple speaker runs are needed from a single roll. The mixed copper\/CCA construction keeps cost down for projects where conductor purity is less critical than total length coverage. The cable can be terminated with standard bare wire, spade or pin connectors depending on the amplifier and speaker binding posts in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper\/Copper Clad Aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.18mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x (4 x 0.18mmØCu + 3 x 0.18mmØCCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 x 3.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacked quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 reels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0A max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the maximum speaker run length for this cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 0.18mm² CSA and 1.0A maximum rating suit short to medium runs, typically up to 10-15 metres per speaker for 8-ohm loads at moderate power levels. Longer runs or higher-power systems may need thicker cable to avoid voltage drop affecting sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the black polarity line indicate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black line runs along one of the two cores to mark polarity, allowing consistent positive\/negative termination at both the amplifier and speaker ends without needing a multimeter or separate marking during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this cable be used outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grey PVC sheath is designed for indoor use. For outdoor speaker runs the cable should be protected inside conduit or trunking to shield it from UV, moisture and temperature extremes that can degrade the insulation over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between copper and copper-clad aluminium strands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper-clad aluminium (CCA) strands have an aluminium core with a thin copper coating, reducing material cost compared to pure copper. CCA offers lower conductivity than pure copper, which is why this cable is rated for 1.0A maximum and suits lower-power or shorter-run applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45313495269643,"sku":"801.050UK","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/801050UK_LD1_9bb7ad4c-894e-4c52-943e-f1aee75ba4f7.jpg?v=1715194554","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/mercury-fig-8-speaker-cable-2-x-7-strand-grey-black-100m-reel","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}