Overview
The Belden 1313A Series is a professional-grade 2-conductor 10 AWG speaker cable engineered for permanent speaker installations, home theater systems, and outdoor audio applications. Built with 259×34 stranded oxygen-free bare copper (OFHC) conductors for low-resistance, high-fidelity signal transmission, this cable delivers reliable audio performance in demanding indoor, outdoor, and direct burial environments.
The polyethylene insulation and PVC outer jacket provide durable protection rated for operating temperatures from -20°C to +75°C. NEC-listed CM and CL3 ratings make this cable suitable for in-wall installations per Article 725 and Article 800, while the direct burial rating supports outdoor speaker runs without conduit.
Features
- 259×34 stranded oxygen-free bare copper (OFHC) conductors for superior signal clarity and low DC resistance (1 Ohm/1000 ft)
- Polyethylene insulation with PVC outer jacket — 0.428 in. overall diameter
- UL CM and CL3 rated for in-wall speaker and Class 3 circuit installations
- Direct burial rated for outdoor speaker cable runs without conduit
- 300V UL voltage rating with 40A maximum current per conductor at 30°C
- Operating temperature range: -20°C to +75°C
- Nominal capacitance: 23.2 pF/ft conductor-to-conductor
- Nominal velocity of propagation: 66%
- Color-coded conductors (black/red) for fast, error-free polarity identification
- RoHS compliant and UKCA marked
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Belden |
|---|---|
| Model | 1313A 0101000 |
| Series | 1313A |
| Cable Type | Speaker Cable |
| Conductors | 2 |
| AWG | 10 AWG |
| Stranding | 259×34 |
| Conductor Material | Oxygen-Free Bare Copper (OFHC) |
| Insulation | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Jacket | PVC — Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Overall Diameter | 0.428 in. (10.9 mm) |
| Voltage Rating | 300V (CM, CL3) |
| Max Current | 40A per conductor @ 30°C |
| DC Resistance | 1 Ohm/1000 ft |
| Capacitance | 23.2 pF/ft conductor-to-conductor |
| Inductance | 0.15 µH/ft |
| Velocity of Propagation | 66% |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +75°C |
| Min Bend Radius | 4.3 in. (110 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 259 lbs (117 kg) |
| Cable Weight | 100 lbs/1000 ft |
| NEC Compliance | Article 725, Article 800, CL3, CM |
| Flammability | UL 1685, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 1,000 ft. Reel |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Environmental | EU RoHS 2 Compliant, UKCA Mark, China RoHS II |
| UPC | 612825111726 |



