Belden 1313A Series Speaker Cable Overview
The Belden 1313A 010500 is a professional-grade 10 AWG, 2-Conductor speaker cable designed for demanding commercial AV, home theater, outdoor, and direct burial installations. Manufactured with Oxygen-Free Bare Copper (OFHC) conductors for low resistance and high signal fidelity, the 1313A Series delivers reliable performance in a durable, flexible PVC-jacketed construction. Supplied on a 500 ft. reel.
Key Features
- 10 AWG, 2-Conductor construction with 259×34 oxygen-free bare copper stranding
- Polyethylene (PE) insulation for superior electrical performance
- Flexible PVC outer jacket rated for direct burial and indoor/outdoor use
- NEC CM and CL3 rated — suitable for in-wall and Class 3 remote control wiring
- Rated for maximum 40 Amps per conductor at 30°C
- Operating temperature range: -20°C to +75°C
- UL Voltage Rating: 300V (CM, CL3)
- Max pull tension: 259 lbs (117 kg)
- Jacket printed with room/zone identification markings (ROOM/ZONE A–D, 1–10)
- RoHS compliant; EU Directive 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU; UKCA Mark
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Conductor | 10 AWG, 259×34, Bare Copper (OFHC) |
| No. of Conductors | 2 |
| Insulation | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Insulation Color Code | Black, Red |
| Nom. Insulation Thickness | 0.019 in (0.48 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.17 in (4.3 mm) |
| Outer Jacket | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) |
| Nom. Jacket Thickness | 0.044 in (1.1 mm) |
| Overall Cable Diameter | 0.428 in (10.9 mm) |
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 1 Ohm/1000 ft |
| Nom. Capacitance (C-to-C) | 23.2 pF/ft (76.1 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.15 µH/ft (0.49 µH/m) |
| Nom. Velocity of Propagation | 66% |
| Max Current | 40 A per conductor @ 30°C |
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CM, CL3) |
| UL Temperature Rating | 75°C |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +75°C |
| Min. Bend Radius | 4.3 in (110 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 259 lbs (117 kg) |
| Bulk Cable Weight | 100 lbs/1000 ft |
| NEC Compliance | Article 725, Article 800, CL3, CM |
| Flammability | UL 1685 UL loading, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| Put-Up | 500 ft. Reel |
| Manufacturer Part No. | 1313A 010500 |
| Color | Black |

