Skip to contentGo to Product Search
Main Content
Skip to contentGo to Product Search
Main Content
Categories & Filters

Positive Negative Speaker Wires

Find speaker wires for connecting the positive and negative terminals on your speakers and receiver or amplifier. Compare options by wire length, gauge, and compatibility with your equipment’s terminals. When connecting, match positive (+) to positive and negative (−) to negative at both ends to maintain consistent polarity.

Read More
Results
Main Results
  1. Rocketfish™ - 100' 16 Gauge Pure Copper Speaker Wire - Clear

    SKU: J2FPJKL4VW

    Love it...Best brand in my opinion! I really happy with it!...Works great, just as good as Best Buy expensive wires

    Product Description

    A clear, oxygen-free pure copper speaker wire delivering consistent, high-quality sound for home or car audio systems.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $49.99
  2. Rocketfish™ - 30' 16 Gauge Pure Copper Speaker Wire - Clear

    SKU: J2FPJKL4F3

    Very Heavy Duty wire, worked great. Would buy again. Love Best Buy....The Best Speaker Wire...The best speaker wire, gives you great sound never fails, love this stuff

    Product Description

    A clear, oxygen-free pure copper speaker wire designed for easy installation and superior audio clarity.
    See all A/V Cables & Connectors
    Your price for this item is $24.99
  3. Rocketfish™ - 50' 16 Gauge Pure Copper Speaker Wire - Clear

    SKU: J2FPJKL4VX

    Great Wire...Great wire with great quality at a great price ! Best Buy keeps prices low!...Great value for the price best buy os always a great price

    Product Description

    A clear, oxygen-free pure copper speaker wire designed for easy setup and superior audio signal clarity.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $34.99
  4. AudioQuest - X2 - 51' - Gray with Red Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8PQ5CG

    Best cable...This is the best speaker cable I've ever used or seen. Great product....I am not an audio expect, but the sound quality is great. Best Buy recommended.

    Product Description

    A gray speaker cable with red stripes featuring Semi-Solid Concentric design for improved sound quality.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $174.95
  5. AudioQuest - X2 - 30' - Gray with Red Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8PQ5JQ

    This wire is the best of the best . Made out of great material. Worth the money...I love the quality and the thickness of these cables!...Great product...Best cables

    Product Description

    A gray speaker cable with red stripes featuring Semi-Solid Concentric design for enhanced sound quality.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $104.95
  6. AudioQuest - X2 - 101' - Gray with Red Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8PHRJ7

    Product Description

    A gray speaker cable with red stripes featuring a Semi-Solid Concentric design for enhanced audio clarity.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $349.95
  7. AudioQuest - X2 - 30' - White with Red Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8PQ57K

    Product Description

    A flat, white speaker cable with red stripes featuring a Semi-Solid Concentric design for improved audio clarity.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $104.95
  8. Metra - 20' Multiconductor Cable for Most Vehicles - Blue

    SKU: J7RX7LHSL2

    Music love...Best cables to use in a car for best sound and performance this is your guy....Great quality for amps and subs installed by best buy

    Product Description

    A blue multiconductor cable featuring 4-channel speaker wires and a remote turn-on wire for easy installation.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $28.99
    Save $6
    The previous price was $34.99
  9. Metra - Install Bay 12' Speaker Wire - Multicolor

    SKU: J7RX7LKKLJ

    Great speaker wire...Best buy is great for everything from speaker wire to home entertainment equipment....Great buy for those of you who want to buy speaker wire...Great wire and at an affordable price.......

    Product Description

    A multicolor 12-gauge oxygen-free copper speaker wire designed for optimal audio signal transfer in vehicles.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $14.99
  10. Rocketfish™ - Rocketfish - 50' Flat 16 Gauge CL2 In Wall Speaker Wire - White

    SKU: J2FPJK9S3J

    Best speaker wire for the money!...My local Best Buy had these for a great deal!...You will not find a better bargain for quality soeaker wire.Thanks Best Buy!...Great Wire!...Great wire. Great sound....

    Product Description

    A flat, white 16-gauge CL2 in-wall speaker wire designed for easy, discreet home audio installation.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $49.99
  11. Metra - 30' 18AWG Speaker Wire - Black

    SKU: J7RX7L56PJ

    Great quality item! Best price at Best Buy! Knowledgeable staff!...Best Sound...Grate products love the sound it produces with my sound system

    Product Description

    A flexible black 18-gauge speaker wire with a frosted jacket, ideal for connecting vehicle audio systems.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $17.99
  12. KICKER - K-Series 20' Speaker Cable - Frost Blue/Frost Clear

    SKU: JXHZRT8T29

    Best speaker wire ever!...I love this speaker wire! Totally OFC and doesn’t break off easy like other brands...Great wire....Love kicker products. They are always great. They never disappoint.

    Product Description

    A frost blue and clear 16AWG speaker cable delivering enhanced bass, signal clarity, and easy installation.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $24.99
  13. Metra - 40' Spool 18-Gauge Speaker Wire - Clear

    SKU: J7RX7YGKX9

    Great!!...Great product! Very reliable!!!! Always using this!!...Great product...Worked great....nice item. Will definitely be back

    Product Description

    A clear, abrasion-resistant 18-gauge speaker wire with color-coded conductors for easy, reliable audio connections.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $16.99
  14. AudioQuest - Rocket 33 Full-Range 16' Analog Speaker Cable w/ SureGrip 300 Connectors with Banana to Banana Connectors - Red on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PWKLV

    It’s a great deal for the price, and it’s super easy to install.

    Product Description

    A high-performance black and red speaker cable featuring silver-plated banana connectors for clear, detailed audio.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $1,119.95
  15. AudioQuest - Rocket 33 Full-Range 9' Analog Speaker Cable w/ SureGrip 300 Connectors with Banana to Banana Connectors - Red on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PWK86

    Easy installation great cables audioquest is the best can't go wrong with audioquest....Best way to optimize your system

    Product Description

    A high-performance black and red speaker cable with silver-plated banana connectors for clear, detailed audio.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $384.98
  16. AudioQuest - Rocket 33 Single BiWire 9' Analog Speaker Cable w/ SureGrip 300 Connectors with Banana to Banana Connectors - Red on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PWK8Z

    Great item...Great item I love the new technology . Sales man did not over sell....Best way to listen

    Product Description

    A high-performance black and red speaker cable featuring LGC and PSC copper conductors with banana connectors.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $434.98
  17. AudioQuest - Rocket 33 12' Speaker Cable with Banana > Banana SureGrip 300 Connectors - Red on Black

    SKU: J7QX8PWKL7

    Product Description

    A high-performance black and red speaker cable with silver-plated banana connectors for clear, detailed audio.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $969.95
  18. AudioQuest - SLiP/DB-14/4 - 100' CL3/FT4 In-Wall & Direct Burial Rated Bulk Speaker Cable - White/Silver Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8P6Y4R

    Product Description

    A white cable with silver stripes featuring FLX/SLP technology for distortion-free, in-wall or direct burial audio.
    See all Ethernet Cables
    Your price for this item is $485.00
  19. AudioQuest - SLiP/DB-14/4 - 250' CL3/FT4 In-Wall & Direct Burial Rated Bulk Speaker Cable - White/Silver Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8P6Y56

    Product Description

    A white cable with silver stripes featuring FLX/SLP technology for distortion-free, in-wall or direct burial audio.
    See all Ethernet Cables
    Your price for this item is $1,212.50
  20. AudioQuest - SLiP/DB-16/4 - 500' CL3/FT4 In-Wall & Direct Burial Rated Bulk Speaker Cable - White/Silver Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8P6SX5

    The wires were easy to run and provide great sound

    Product Description

    A white cable with silver stripes featuring four 16 AWG copper conductors for clear in-wall audio.
    See all Ethernet Cables
    Your price for this item is $1,750.00
  21. AudioQuest - SLiP/DB-14/2 - 100' CL3/FT4 In-Wall & Direct Burial Rated Bulk Speaker Cable - White/Silver Stripes

    SKU: J7QX8P6YHH

    Audio quest makes the best wire cables and HDMI cables period! My surround speakers sound amazing!...So this is awesome wire, especially for the price point at Best Buy.

    Product Description

    A white cable with silver stripes featuring long-grain copper conductors for clear, natural audio performance.
    See all Ethernet Cables
    Your price for this item is $310.00
  22. SVS - SoundPath 4FT Ultra Speaker Cable - Multi

    SKU: J3QL4Y8YHF

    Great buy...Great speaker cable. High quality and seems very sturdy. Audio quality seems to be better as well.

    Product Description

    A multi-colored speaker cable with high-purity copper, gold-plated connectors, and multi-layer interference shielding.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $54.99
  23. SVS - SoundPath 8FT Ultra Speaker Cable - Multi

    SKU: J3QL4Y8YT9

    The Best Way to Connect your Theater Equipment...Great wires for my new speakers, premium sound and premium price haha

    Product Description

    A multi-colored speaker cable with high-purity copper wire and 24K gold-plated banana connectors for optimal sound.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $64.99
  24. SVS - SoundPath 10FT Ultra Speaker Cable - Multi

    SKU: J3QL4Y8YWX

    SVS speaker cables sound great and are quite reasonably priced. Great value!...Great cables! Perfect size and provide a perfect connection!

    Product Description

    A multi-colored speaker cable with high-purity copper wire and 24K gold-plated banana connectors for premium sound.
    See all Speaker Wire & Cables
    Your price for this item is $69.99

Identifying positive and negative speaker wires helps you connect passive speakers to an amplifier or AV receiver with consistent polarity, supporting clear stereo imaging and balanced bass response. Speaker terminals are commonly marked with a plus sign (+) for positive and a minus sign (–) for negative, often paired with red and black colors, respectively. The two conductors in a speaker cable may be distinguished by a stripe, printed lettering, a ridge in the insulation, or different colors. These markings help you trace each conductor from one end to the other, but a stripe alone does not universally mean positive or negative. Check your equipment’s labels and owner’s manual, then connect the amplifier’s positive terminal to the speaker’s positive terminal and its negative terminal to the speaker’s negative terminal. Although speaker wire carries an alternating audio signal, maintaining the same connection polarity across your speakers matters. Reversing the connections on one speaker relative to another can cause sound cancellation at some frequencies, making bass seem weaker and the stereo image less focused. Making secure speaker wire connections is just as important as identifying speaker wire polarity. Turn off and unplug your amplifier or receiver before connecting or adjusting cables, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for stripping insulation and securing each conductor. With bare-wire connections, keep loose strands contained inside the appropriate terminal so they cannot touch the opposite terminal or nearby metal, potentially causing a short circuit. If your equipment supports banana plugs or spade connectors, compatible connectors can help keep the wiring organized, but they do not replace the need to match positive and negative terminals correctly. Choose a speaker wire gauge suited to the cable length, speaker impedance, and equipment recommendations; longer runs generally call for thicker wire, indicated by a lower American Wire Gauge number. For a stereo system or home theater setup, label both ends of each cable to simplify installation and troubleshooting. If sound seems thin after setup, power down the equipment and recheck polarity across the front, center, and surround speakers before changing audio settings.

FAQ

Positive and negative labels identify connection polarity, usually shown as + and − on speakers, amplifiers, and receivers. In a typical passive speaker connection, one conductor connects the positive terminals, while the other connects the negative terminals.

Look for a stripe, printed text, a ridge, or different colors that distinguish the two conductors. These markings help you track each conductor from one end to the other, but they do not universally designate positive or negative. Check the cable documentation for any assigned polarity.

Red speaker terminals typically indicate positive (+), while black terminals typically indicate negative (−). Follow the polarity symbols printed on your equipment rather than relying on color alone.

For ordinary, unlabeled two-conductor speaker wire, either conductor can be designated positive. Use the same conductor for the positive terminal at both ends, and use the other conductor for the negative terminals. Follow any polarity labels supplied with the cable.

No. Positive and negative identify the two connections for an individual speaker, while left and right identify separate audio channels. A typical wired passive stereo setup has a positive and negative connection for each channel.