Standard 12 AWG Speaker Cable Vs CAT6

[SCP]

Hello Guys,

I am trying to do some in wall wiring for my speakers mostly for Surround, Back and some Zone 2/3 stereo.
Just wondering if i can use use CAT6/5 cable to carry this line level audio to speakers. The distance is around 20 Feet (wired length) sitting is like 8-10 feets.

Any suggestions idea will be helpful. Just trying to reduce some costs for home pre wiring by professionals and on material too.

Thanks,
AP

 

[lovinthehd]

Speaker cables for passive speakers aren't line level audio. Are you using active speakers?

 

[Verdinut]

CAT6/5 cable is not adequate for driving speakers. I suggest that you just use the affordable 12 AWG wire. For the lengths required, gauge 14 should be amply sufficient.
For in-wall wiring, you have to use the CL2 rated wire in accordance with building codes.

Here is a good affordable one. I believe Amazon also sells it:

Monoprice Speaker Wire, CL2 Rated, 2-Conductor, 12AWG, 100ft, White - Monoprice.com

Get the most out of your home audio system with high quality, pure bare copper speaker wire from Monoprice™!Pure Bare Copper is a superior conductor to the copper clad aluminum (CCA) conductors

www.monoprice.com

 

[SCP]

CAT6/5 cable is not adequate for driving speakers. I suggest that you just use the affordable 12 AWG wire. For the lengths required, gauge 14 should be amply sufficient.
For in-wall wiring, you have to use the CL2 rated wire in accordance with building codes.

Here is a good affordable one. I believe Amazon also sells it:

Monoprice Speaker Wire, CL2 Rated, 2-Conductor, 12AWG, 100ft, White - Monoprice.com

Get the most out of your home audio system with high quality, pure bare copper speaker wire from Monoprice™!Pure Bare Copper is a superior conductor to the copper clad aluminum (CCA) conductors

www.monoprice.com

Thank You. Its clear now and helps.
But i was expecting no response on these topics. Glad i posted my query here.
Thank you again for your inputs.

 

[Verdinut]

But i was expecting no response on these topics. Glad i posted my query here.
Thank you again for your inputs.

We are always pleased to be helpful.