“Why doesn't the packaging state the rating for this wire? This product's packaging does not state whether it is rated for in the wall use. Staff at Best Buy say they use it for this purpose but are unfamiliar with the rating standards.”
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In the past, I installed home theatre systems for Best Buy. This wire is not "rated" for in wall use. All in wall qualified "CL" rated speaker wiring has a thicker sleeve (protective coating) inside the exterior protective coating (normally white in color) as well. The primary use of the additional protection is to prevent interference from electrical wiring. When running speaker wire in the wall, at some point it will always come near or cross with electrical wiring which can cause static or interference in the sound that emits from the speakers. In bad cases, you will hear a buzz or tone at times during quiet parts of movies, games, or shows.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Rocketfish website says no. http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/products/home-theater/RF-G1148.html
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Product seems well made and insulated enough for in wall use.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Not sure of the rating myself but we used it within the wall and haven't had any problems as of yet.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If the packaging does not state that it is rated for in wall use, then we have not tested it to ensure that it is. It would probably work just fine, but we can't guarantee it. We would only put that it was wall rated on the package if it was.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.All Monster cable products are designed for in wall use. Wire products in general do not have to state in wall or out wall. It just has to be UL rated. All Monster products to my knowledge are UL rated.
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