Acoustic Research PR390 Pro II Series 800-Watt Microflat Speaker Cable (30ft)

by Acoustic Research

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches ; 15.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IBPQZA
• Item model number: PR390
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Acoustic research pr390 pro ii series 800-watt microflat speaker cable ( 30 ft) 5mm thick home theater speaker cable; high-purity, 99.9997% oxygen-free speaker cable with paintable jacket for invisible installation; high-strength adhesive back provides secure application to almost any surface; jacket can be painted, wallpapered, run under carpet or behind a baseboard; for outdoor & indoor use; 30 ft; pro ii series 800-watt microflat speaker cable ( 30 ft).

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic solution!, January 17, 2009

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F.O. (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Acoustic Research PR390 Pro II Series 800-Watt Microflat Speaker Cable (30ft) (Electronics)

I purchased this item because I didn't want to run a wire behind the wall. It worked like a charm and it is virtually invisible. If people here have given bad reviews is because they didn't install it properly.
I stuck it to a painted (eggshell finish) drywall down to the baseboard. It looks great adhered to the baseboard as it followed its contours. Once finished, I painted over it with the same paint (2 coats), and it can barely be seen.

I did not use the provided connectors which is probably why my connection was such a success. The connectors that come with it are bulky and way too big. I soldered the ends to the speaker wire provided with my system and it worked flawlessly. I only used this expensive wire from the floor to the speakers, and used the regular wire underneath the baseboards leading to the receiver.

I would certainly recommend this product to someone who knows how to solder the ends. I would also recommend using a vertical level to draw a straight line up the wall as a guide so you don't get any "bumps" on the wire. It looks great once it has been painted.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not adhere to painted vertical surfaces, October 18, 2009

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Wow, $45 down the drain. (That's what Amazon was charging when I purchased this.) Bought this to discreetly wire home theater speakers, planning to paint room once wires were up. Installed, carefully following instructions and on a clean vertical surface freshly painted several weeks earlier. Several vertical runs and a horizontal run on a vertical surface. None stuck for the long term. Stuck Initially. But, several hours later, flat wires would be falling off. Tried tacks placed every six feet and, still, same problem -- come back several hours latter to see significant parts of the run (those between the tacks) hanging loose.

Guess it's back to usual (and much cheaper) 16 gauge speaker wires painted to match wall surface.

I also wonder how well the slick vinyl exterior surface of these flat wires will handle paint. I never got to that stage as the entire sagging and sticky (but not sufficiently sticky) mess ended up in the garbage. But, I suspect that surface will not handle interior flat wall paint very well.

For horizontal runs, under carpets, and such, should work fine.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as in the past, January 14, 2011

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R. Proskow - See all my reviews
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This is the second time I've used this product. The first time was several years ago (2008) and I ran it up the back walls for my surround speakers. I always meant to paint it to blend in, but never got around to it. However, I was happy because it stuck to the walls just fine for over a year before we moved.

Now, in my new house, I ordered it to run speaker wire to another room (along the baseboard). I attached it to the baseboard (initially had a lot of tack) but within a week, half of it pulled away and is not sticking anymore. I was a bit skeptical of the other reviews stating it doesn't stick due to my previous experience, but they were right! Not sure what I will do... maybe add some glue and paint over it?