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LS-1205 AIR | BiWire Jumper LS-1205 AIR | BiWire Jumper
LS-1205 AIR | BiWire Jumper
High End BiWire Jumper Quality: Referenz AIR Helix Point-to-Point | Multicore
To achieve the best possible sound, it is crucial that the amplifier has a firm grip on the speakers. In addition to activating the membranes to make them vibrate, it must also be able to dampen them effectively. One measure of this is the amplifier’s damping factor. The speakers’ actual damping factor is significantly influenced by the quality of the speaker cables and connecting bridges of the bi-wiring terminals. The original bridges often consist of simple stamped sheet metal parts of inferior quality. The new in-akustik AIR High End Bi-Wire Jumpers are based on the technologies, findings and materials of the renowned LS-1205 AIR, LS-2405 AIR and LS-4005 AIR speaker cables. If bi-wiring is not an option, these high-end bi-wire jumpers offer an excellent alternative to the often inferior metal bridges on the speaker terminals. They ensure an even and controlled signal distribution, which is perfectly harmonized with the respective speaker cable.

From €799.00*
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LS-2405 AIR | BiWire Jumper LS-2405 AIR | BiWire Jumper
LS-2405 AIR | BiWire Jumper
High End BiWire Jumper Quality: Referenz AIR Helix Point-to-Point | Multicore
To achieve the best possible sound, it is crucial that the amplifier has a firm grip on the speakers. In addition to activating the membranes to make them vibrate, it must also be able to dampen them effectively. One measure of this is the amplifier’s damping factor. The speakers’ actual damping factor is significantly influenced by the quality of the speaker cables and connecting bridges of the bi-wiring terminals. The original bridges often consist of simple stamped sheet metal parts of inferior quality. The new in-akustik AIR High End Bi-Wire Jumpers are based on the technologies, findings and materials of the renowned LS-1205 AIR, LS-2405 AIR and LS-4005 AIR speaker cables. If bi-wiring is not an option, these high-end bi-wire jumpers offer an excellent alternative to the often inferior metal bridges on the speaker terminals. They ensure an even and controlled signal distribution, which is perfectly harmonized with the respective speaker cable. BFA & Spade 360° (LS-4005 AIR & LS-2405 AIR): Movement across three axes make the 360-degree BFA and spade connectors really easy to connect and disconnect. Difficult set-up operations that put a strain on both cables and devices are a thing of the past. The connectors can easily be attached to terminals from a wide range of manufacturers. No awkward bending is necessary, avoiding damage to surfaces and potential contact resistance. Set-up is fast and problem-free. The attractively designed connectors are the perfect complement to the outstanding sound. The new connectors are used with the LS-4005 and the LS-2405. Both connector versions as well as the Basic version for the LS-1205 are pressure-grouted with a force of 1.5 tonnes.

From €1,249.00*
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LS-4005 AIR | BiWire Jumper LS-4005 AIR | BiWire Jumper
LS-4005 AIR | BiWire Jumper
High End BiWire Jumper Quality: Referenz AIR Helix Point-to-Point | Multicore
To achieve the best possible sound, it is crucial that the amplifier has a firm grip on the speakers. In addition to activating the membranes to make them vibrate, it must also be able to dampen them effectively. One measure of this is the amplifier’s damping factor. The speakers’ actual damping factor is significantly influenced by the quality of the speaker cables and connecting bridges of the bi-wiring terminals. The original bridges often consist of simple stamped sheet metal parts of inferior quality. The new in-akustik AIR High End Bi-Wire Jumpers are based on the technologies, findings and materials of the renowned LS-1205 AIR, LS-2405 AIR and LS-4005 AIR speaker cables. If bi-wiring is not an option, these high-end bi-wire jumpers offer an excellent alternative to the often inferior metal bridges on the speaker terminals. They ensure an even and controlled signal distribution, which is perfectly harmonized with the respective speaker cable. BFA & Spade 360° (LS-4005 AIR & LS-2405 AIR): Movement across three axes make the 360-degree BFA and spade connectors really easy to connect and disconnect. Difficult set-up operations that put a strain on both cables and devices are a thing of the past. The connectors can easily be attached to terminals from a wide range of manufacturers. No awkward bending is necessary, avoiding damage to surfaces and potential contact resistance. Set-up is fast and problem-free. The attractively designed connectors are the perfect complement to the outstanding sound. The new connectors are used with the LS-4005 and the LS-2405. Both connector versions as well as the Basic version for the LS-1205 are pressure-grouted with a force of 1.5 tonnes.

From €1,499.00*
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LS-1205 AIR Pure Silver | BiWire Jumper LS-1205 AIR Pure Silver | BiWire Jumper
LS-1205 AIR Pure Silver | BiWire Jumper
High End BiWire Jumper Quality: Referenz AIR Helix Point-to-Point | Multicore | Pure Silver
To achieve the best possible sound, it is crucial that the amplifier has a firm grip on the speakers. In addition to activating the membranes to make them vibrate, it must also be able to dampen them effectively. One measure of this is the amplifier’s damping factor. The speakers’ actual damping factor is significantly influenced by the quality of the speaker cables and connecting bridges of the bi-wiring terminals. The original bridges often consist of simple stamped sheet metal parts of inferior quality. The new in-akustik AIR High End Bi-Wire Jumpers are based on the technologies, findings and materials of the renowned LS-1205 AIR, LS-2405 AIR and LS-4005 AIR speaker cables. If bi-wiring is not an option, these high-end bi-wire jumpers offer an excellent alternative to the often inferior metal bridges on the speaker terminals. They ensure an even and controlled signal distribution, which is perfectly harmonized with the respective speaker cable. To get closer to the pinnacle of audiophile perfection, we also carefully examined the conductor material. Copper in the right purity is itself already an excellent conductor, but a superconductor with no ohmic resistance to the current would be simply perfect. The material’s superconducting properties, however, require extremely low temperatures of at least -70 degrees. Under realistic conditions, silver is currently the most conductive material. With a conductivity of 61.35 S/m (siemens per meter), it outperforms copper by around six percent. Many manufacturers only use silver-plated conductors, which over time can seem, “bright”, “metallic” and even, “annoying”. We, on the other hand, use pure silver, which has a far more neutral sound. Due to the higher drift speed of the electrons, our pure silver cable delivers a more penetrating and sumptuous sound performance across all frequency ranges. On the other hand of course, silver is about one hundred times more expensive than copper.

From €1,149.00*
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LS-2405 AIR Pure Silver | BiWire Jumper LS-2405 AIR Pure Silver | BiWire Jumper
LS-2405 AIR Pure Silver | BiWire Jumper
High End BiWire Jumper Quality: Referenz AIR Helix Point-to-Point | Multicore | Pure Silver
To achieve the best possible sound, it is crucial that the amplifier has a firm grip on the speakers. In addition to activating the membranes to make them vibrate, it must also be able to dampen them effectively. One measure of this is the amplifier’s damping factor. The speakers’ actual damping factor is significantly influenced by the quality of the speaker cables and connecting bridges of the bi-wiring terminals. The original bridges often consist of simple stamped sheet metal parts of inferior quality. The new in-akustik AIR High End Bi-Wire Jumpers are based on the technologies, findings and materials of the renowned LS-1205 AIR, LS-2405 AIR and LS-4005 AIR speaker cables. If bi-wiring is not an option, these high-end bi-wire jumpers offer an excellent alternative to the often inferior metal bridges on the speaker terminals. They ensure an even and controlled signal distribution, which is perfectly harmonized with the respective speaker cable. To get closer to the pinnacle of audiophile perfection, we also carefully examined the conductor material. Copper in the right purity is itself already an excellent conductor, but a superconductor with no ohmic resistance to the current would be simply perfect. The material’s superconducting properties, however, require extremely low temperatures of at least -70 degrees. Under realistic conditions, silver is currently the most conductive material. With a conductivity of 61.35 S/m (siemens per meter), it outperforms copper by around six percent. Many manufacturers only use silver-plated conductors, which over time can seem, “bright”, “metallic” and even, “annoying”. We, on the other hand, use pure silver, which has a far more neutral sound. Due to the higher drift speed of the electrons, our pure silver cable delivers a more penetrating and sumptuous sound performance across all frequency ranges. On the other hand of course, silver is about one hundred times more expensive than copper. BFA & Spade 360° (LS-4005 AIR & LS-2405 AIR): Movement across three axes make the 360-degree BFA and spade connectors really easy to connect and disconnect. Difficult set-up operations that put a strain on both cables and devices are a thing of the past. The connectors can easily be attached to terminals from a wide range of manufacturers. No awkward bending is necessary, avoiding damage to surfaces and potential contact resistance. Set-up is fast and problem-free. The attractively designed connectors are the perfect complement to the outstanding sound. The new connectors are used with the LS-4005 and the LS-2405. Both connector versions as well as the Basic version for the LS-1205 are pressure-grouted with a force of 1.5 tonnes.

From €1,849.00*
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LS-4005 AIR Pure Silver | BiWire Jumper LS-4005 AIR Pure Silver | BiWire Jumper
LS-4005 AIR Pure Silver | BiWire Jumper
High End BiWire Jumper Quality: Referenz AIR Helix Point-to-Point | Multicore | Pure Silver
To achieve the best possible sound, it is crucial that the amplifier has a firm grip on the speakers. In addition to activating the membranes to make them vibrate, it must also be able to dampen them effectively. One measure of this is the amplifier’s damping factor. The speakers’ actual damping factor is significantly influenced by the quality of the speaker cables and connecting bridges of the bi-wiring terminals. The original bridges often consist of simple stamped sheet metal parts of inferior quality. The new in-akustik AIR High End Bi-Wire Jumpers are based on the technologies, findings and materials of the renowned LS-1205 AIR, LS-2405 AIR and LS-4005 AIR speaker cables. If bi-wiring is not an option, these high-end bi-wire jumpers offer an excellent alternative to the often inferior metal bridges on the speaker terminals. They ensure an even and controlled signal distribution, which is perfectly harmonized with the respective speaker cable. To get closer to the pinnacle of audiophile perfection, we also carefully examined the conductor material. Copper in the right purity is itself already an excellent conductor, but a superconductor with no ohmic resistance to the current would be simply perfect. The material’s superconducting properties, however, require extremely low temperatures of at least -70 degrees. Under realistic conditions, silver is currently the most conductive material. With a conductivity of 61.35 S/m (siemens per meter), it outperforms copper by around six percent. Many manufacturers only use silver-plated conductors, which over time can seem, “bright”, “metallic” and even, “annoying”. We, on the other hand, use pure silver, which has a far more neutral sound. Due to the higher drift speed of the electrons, our pure silver cable delivers a more penetrating and sumptuous sound performance across all frequency ranges. On the other hand of course, silver is about one hundred times more expensive than copper. BFA & Spade 360° (LS-4005 AIR & LS-2405 AIR): Movement across three axes make the 360-degree BFA and spade connectors really easy to connect and disconnect. Difficult set-up operations that put a strain on both cables and devices are a thing of the past. The connectors can easily be attached to terminals from a wide range of manufacturers. No awkward bending is necessary, avoiding damage to surfaces and potential contact resistance. Set-up is fast and problem-free. The attractively designed connectors are the perfect complement to the outstanding sound. The new connectors are used with the LS-4005 and the LS-2405. Both connector versions as well as the Basic version for the LS-1205 are pressure-grouted with a force of 1.5 tonnes.

From €2,699.00*
LS-1002 | BiWire Jumper LS-1002 | BiWire Jumper
LS-1002 | BiWire Jumper
High-end bi-wire bridges Quality: Referenz 24k gold plating
The Referenz high-end bi-wire bridge, based on the LS-1002 and the Referenz spade lug KS-60. Concentric copper is used in the conductor structure, where each wire has a precisely defined position within the conductor. This structure ensures even signal transmission for crystal-clear audio reproduction. Under normal conditions, the copper used as conductor material is considered to be one of the next-best electrical conductors after silver. Compared to cheap CCA (Copper Coated Aluminum), copper has a significantly better conductivity and is also mechanically more resilient.

€149.00*
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Cable Base - 4005 Cable Base - 4005
Cable Base - 4005
High End Cable Base Quality: Referenz Cable diameter: 45 mm
High-end and hi-fi systems are a combination of high-precision and intricately made devices. Perfectly attuned to each other, they allow music to be played back in outstanding quality. To ensure that all components can function flawlessly, they need to be kept free of interference to the greatest extent possible, just like high precision measuring equipment does. The same also applies for the connection cables. Interference is caused in a number of different ways. Along with typical electromagnetic interference, which can, for example, be minimised by using good shielding, mechanical vibrations and shocks also have an impact on the playback quality. Added to this are the effects of capacitive coupling between conductors and floors, which affect loudspeakers cables in particular. The conductors form unwanted capacitance, not just in interplay with each other, but also with other surfaces in the immediate surroundings. A good way to counteract this is by increasing the distance to the surfaces. As a rule, a few centimetres suffice. Vibrations are caused in different ways and they can be transmitted by structure-borne and air-borne noise. Structure-borne noise refers to vibrations that are exhibited by a body, such as the housing of a device. An example of this is the loudspeaker box. The membranes of the speakers are stimulated, making them vibrate. However, as the membranes feature a mechanical connection with the loudspeaker housing, they also transfer vibrations to the housing. The vibrations will be stronger or weaker according to the housing weight and the insulation. The vibrations are also transferred to the surface on which the loudspeakers are placed, this being the floor. Two things now occur. On the one hand, the floor emits some of the structure-borne energy as airborne sound (resulting in the typical droning noise), while on the other hand, the structure-borne noise is transferred, for example, to the cable placed on the floor. More about the effects of this later on. Airborne sound refers to vibrations that are transferred through the air and that are audible for humans (with the exception of infrasound and ultrasound). The primary purpose of a hi-fi system is to produce sound. However, airborne noise not only stimulates the eardrum, but also acts on all other surfaces it reaches. This causes the walls, floors and other surfaces, and ultimately the hi-fi components and cables, to vibrate as well. The combination of airborne and structure-borne noise not only causes glasses in a display case to vibrate mechanically, but all components, including the cable used for a hi-fi signal chain, as well. Experiments have shown that the sound from the components and from the cables is impaired by the vibrations. One reason for this is, for example, the capacity values of components in relation to each other, which constantly change due to the vibrations. In order to minimise these so-called microphonic effects, the components must be isolated from the surface on which they are placed. This can be done by using the Reference High Tech Gel Absorber, for example, for appliances and loudspeakers. Their core contains a special gel, which physically converts the vibrations into heat. The Reference Cable Bases have been developed specifically for cables. Their base also contains a special gel, along with natural rubber strips, in which the cables can float freely. Along with absorbing the vibrations, the Reference Cable Bases also keep the cables at a distance to the floor. This reduces unwanted capacitances and reduces the effects on the electronics.

€799.00*
Cable Base - 2405 Cable Base - 2405
Cable Base - 2405
High-end cable base Quality: Referenz Cable diameter: 10-25 mm
High-end and hi-fi systems are a combination of high-precision and filigree devices. Perfectly coordinated, they are capable of reproducing music in outstanding quality. However, in order for the components to work perfectly, they must be kept as free from interference as possible, just like high-precision measuring instruments. The same applies to the connection cables. However, interference can occur in many different ways. In addition to the typical electromagnetic interference, which can be minimized by good shielding, for example, mechanical vibrations and shocks also affect playback quality. The Referenz cable bases have been specially developed for cables. They also have a special gel incorporated in their base and additional natural rubber bands to accommodate the freely suspended cables. As well as absorbing vibrations, the Referenz cable bases also keep the cable at a distance from the floor, reducing unwanted capacitance and the impact on the electronics.

From €319.00*
Banana BFA-103 | 45° Banana BFA-103 | 45°
Banana BFA-103 | 45°
High-end BFA banana Quality: Referenz Rhodium-plated | 10 mm²
The angled shape of the new BFA-103 banana plug relieves the strain on the contact sleeve and the device socket. This also allows heavy high-end cables to be connected without damaging the plug or the connection terminals on the devices. In addition, the angled cable routing saves space behind the devices and speakers. The body of the plug consists of a solid socket with two hex screws and can accommodate cables with a cross-section of up to 10 mm² or a diameter of up to 7.5 mm. All contact elements are coated with rhodium and guarantee long-lasting low contact resistance.

€25.99*
BFA-103 Banana
BFA-103 Banana
High-end BFA banana Quality: Referenz Rhodium-plated | 10 mm²
With the BFA bananas, we have developed a connection option for loudspeaker cables that complies with the strict provisions of the BFA standard (British Federation of Audio). The cable holder and the plug pin are made from a single piece, which prevents contact resistance. Suitable for in-akustik reference speaker cables and all high-end speaker cables with a cross-section of up to 10 mm². All contact elements are coated with rhodium and guarantee long-lasting low contact resistance.

€14.99*
BFA Banana
BFA Banana
High-end banana plug Quality: Exzellenz 24k gold plating | 10 mm²
With the Exzellenz BFA bananas, in-akustik has developed a connection option for loudspeaker cables that meets the strict requirements of the BFA standard (British Federation of Audio). Suitable for cable cross-sections up to 10 mm². Red/black coded. With screw connection.

From €8.89*
BFA Banana
BFA Banana
High End Bananenstecker Qualität: Exzellenz 24k Vergoldung | 10 mm²
in-akustik hat mit den Exzellenz BFA Bananas eine Anschlussmöglichkeit für Lautsprecherkabel entwickelt, die den strengen Bestimmungen der BFA-Norm (British Federation of Audio) entspricht. Geeignet für Kabelquerschnitte bis 10 mm². Weiß / Schwarz kodiert. Mit Schraubanschluss.

€8.89*
BFA Banana BFA Banana
BFA Banana
High end BFA banana plug Quality: Exzellenz 24k gold plating | 6 mm²
Suitable for cable cross-sections up to 6.0 mm². Complies with the strict provisions of the BFA standard. Red/black coded. With screw connection.

€64.99*
Screw Type
Screw Type
High-end screw type adapter Quality: Referenz 24k gold plating
The BFA, flexible pin and spade lug adapters offer variable connection options, e.g. if amplifiers and/or speakers are replaced and other connections are required.

From €5.39*
Banana Multi Tip Banana Multi Tip
Banana Multi Tip
High-quality banana plug Quality: Premium 24K gold plating | 6 mm²
Suitable for cable cross-sections up to 6 mm². With soldered connection and high-quality 24k gold-plated contacts. Red/black coded.

From €3.99*
Banana Multi Tip Banana Multi Tip
Banana Multi Tip
High-quality banana plug Quality: Premium 24K gold plating | 2.5 mm²
For cable cross-sections up to 2.5 mm². With soldered connection and high-quality 24k gold-plated contacts. Red/black coded.

From €3.99*
Banana Multi Contact Banana Multi Contact
Banana Multi Contact
High-quality banana plug Quality: Premium 24K gold plating | 16 mm²
Suitable for cable cross-sections up to 16.0 mm². With screw connection and high-quality, 24k gold-plated contacts. Red/black coded.

From €10.29*
Hollow Tip
Hollow Tip
High quality hollow tip Quality: Premium Silver-plated | 6 mm²
The hollow tips are an excellent solution when it comes to ensuring a perfect fit in the socket while providing the largest possible contact surface at the same time. These high-quality connectors are ideal for cable cross-sections up to 6.0 mm² and have silver-plated contacts. What makes these hollow tips really special is the use of beryllium-doped copper. This material combines excellent electrical conductivity with stable and strong spring pressure. The result is outstanding contact characteristics that remain intact over a long period of time. The hollow tips are the ideal choice if you are looking for connectors that offer first-class performance and durability. Thanks to their high-quality materials and workmanship, you can rely on a consistently outstanding electrical connection.

€2.49*
Hollow tip
Hollow tip
High quality hollow tip Quality: Premium 24k gold plating | 6 mm²
The hollow tips are an excellent solution when it comes to ensuring a perfect fit in the socket while providing the largest possible contact surface at the same time. These high-quality connectors are ideal for cable cross-sections up to 6.0 mm² and have 24k gold-plated contacts. What makes these hollow tips really special is the use of beryllium-doped copper. This material combines excellent electrical conductivity with stable and strong spring pressure. The result is outstanding contact characteristics that remain intact over a long period of time. The gold contact finish is another highlight of these hollow tips. It evens out tiny irregularities and increases the contact surface. As a result, undesirable contact resistances are minimized and the electrical connection is always reliable. In short, the hollow tips are the ideal choice if you are looking for connectors that offer first-class performance and durability. Thanks to their high-quality materials and workmanship, you can rely on a consistently outstanding electrical connection.

€2.28*
Flexible Pin Flexible Pin
Flexible Pin
High quality pin Quality: Premium 24k gold plating | 4 mm²
For safe and easy connection to clamp terminals. Suitable for cable cross-sections up to 4.0 mm². For crimping or soldering. With 24k gold-plated contacts. Red/black coded.

From €4.39*
Panel speaker terminal Panel speaker terminal
Panel speaker terminal
High-quality panel jack Quality: Premium Red/black coding
Solid connection terminals for speaker cables with gold-plated contacts. For installation, the cable is connected via screw contacts. The terminal is suitable for banana plugs, spade lugs or for connecting cables directly.

From €11.19*
KS-103 spade lug
KS-103 spade lug
High-end spade lug Quality: Referenz Rhodium-plated | 10 | 16 | 25 mm²
The cable receptacle and the forks are constructed in one piece so that contact resistance can be avoided. The rhodium coating is extremely hard-wearing. A special feature is the slotted spade lug. The contact spring created by the slot deforms concavely when the screw connections are tightened, preventing the lugs from slipping out. Suitable for in-akustik Referenz speaker cables and all high-end speaker cables with a diameter of up to 10 mm².

From €23.99*
Spade lug
Spade lug
High-quality spade lug Quality: Premium 24K gold plating | 4 mm²
Brass spade lug for cross-sections up to 4.0 mm² for crimping or soldering. With 6/8 mm stepped fork. Black/red coded.

€2.09*

Buying the right speaker cable

Choosing the right speaker cable can significantly impact the sound quality of your HiFi system. In addition to the conductor cross-section, the cable's inductance, or the construction of the cable, and other factors also play a role.

Conductor cross-section

The conductor cross-section should be large enough so that the current flowing through the cable can be transported with as little loss as possible. The higher the power of the amplifier and the longer the cable run, the larger the conductor cross-section should be.

Rule of thumb:

Standard: between 2.5 mm² to 4mm² for normal HiFi systems with cable lengths up to 5 meters.

Better Sound: 4 mm² or more for longer cables, powerful amplifiers, or an even better audiophile sound experience.

High-End: In audiophile music reproduction, special requirements are placed on signal transmission. Besides the cross-section, especially the cable architecture or the construction of the cable plays a crucial role.

What matters:

Higher Power: High-end speakers often need to be supplied with significantly more power than ordinary HiFi speakers.

Longer Cable Routes: In event technology, studios, or home cinema, cable routes of 10 meters or more are not uncommon.

Loss-Free Signal Transmission: To minimize sound losses and distortions, among other things, a thicker cross-section is necessary.

High-Quality Music Reproduction: Cross-sections up to 10 mm² for high power, long cable routes, and loss-free signal transmission.

Expanded Sound Spectrum: Thicker cables can transmit a wider frequency spectrum, revealing more details and nuances in the sound.

Dynamics and Precision: Improved dynamics and precision in the bass range as well as a clearer and finer resolution in the high-frequency range.

Future-Proof: A higher cross-section provides reserves for future upgrades of your HiFi system.

Cable inductance

The cable's inductance acts like a frequency-dependent resistance, which can dampen the high-frequency range. Therefore, a cable with low inductance is advantageous. This is achieved by a special construction of the cable, for example, through a multicore structure. The clever arrangement of conductors in the multi-layered multicore structures creates overlapping areas of magnetic fields that significantly reduce inductance. The entire frequency spectrum, including high tone frequencies and dynamic pulse sequences, are transmitted unhindered and without time delay. Music sounds more detailed. The sound is more dynamic. All details are worked out precisely and harmonically.

The construction of our audiophile AIR speaker cables is based on the multicore principle and thus reduces inductance.

Cable capacity

Particularly problematic for as loss-free signal transmission as possible is the capacity, since every cable has an electrical capacity. This behaves similarly to a battery that must be continuously charged and discharged by the components in the cable. These processes burden the audio signal, cause phase shifts, and influence the sound quality of the system. The capacity is influenced by various factors, such as the material with which the conductors are insulated (usually PVC, known as dielectric) and the distance between the conductors. Depending on which insulating material is used and how far the conductors are from each other, the capacity of the cable varies.

The AIR-Helix construction of our high-end speaker cables allows for the use of air as a dielectric (besides vacuum, the best possible dielectric) to keep the conductors at a consistent distance from each other throughout the entire length of the cable.

Experiment: Here you can learn how insulation and conductor distance affect capacity.

In summary

  • The construction of the cable: The multicore construction reduces inductance.
  • The insulation of the cable: Air as insulation (dielectric) minimizes the capacity
  • The quality of the connectors: The connectors should be coated with very hard materials (e.g., Rhodium) to prevent corrosion.
  • The material of the conductor: Copper is the most commonly used conductor material and achieves excellent sound properties depending on the degree of purity. Pure silver conductor is the best but also by far the most expensive conductor material. Not to be confused with silver-plated conductors, which tend to emphasize the high-frequency range!

Are losses on speaker cables measurable?

To get to the bottom of this question, we take you to our lab in an exciting webinar. In this webinar, we analyze the results of a measurement setup and consider what relationship might exist between sound and cable. In addition to the actual measurements, we also show you a very astonishing experiment.

What to expect in this webinar

  • Measurements on speaker cables in the lab
  • What is the damping factor and why is it important
  • How is the damping factor measured
  • Evaluation of the results
  • Another impressive "sound experiment"

Here you can register for this and other HiFi webinars at the in-akustik academy

Buying high-quality speaker cables

Many HiFi enthusiasts wonder whether it's worth investing in high-quality speaker cables. The answer is not simple, as it depends on various factors. In addition to optimizing room acoustics, the correct placement of speakers, and the finely tuned selection of electronics, the appropriate cabling of your HiFi chain also holds significant potential.

Basically:

The higher the quality of the cable, the lower the losses. This means that more of the amplifier's signal reaches the speaker, making the music sound more detailed and powerful.

First-rate cables can also improve the spatiality of the sound image. The individual instruments and voices are more locatable, and the overall sound impression appears more natural.

Speaker cables from in-akustik in four quality levels

  • Reference: Our most innovative cables made from the highest quality materials, based on the AIR Helix Point-to-Point technology for the unique audiophile listening pleasure - Made in Germany
  • Excellence: HiFi speaker cables with perfected insulation and flexibility as the basis for a solid and powerful sound - Made in Germany
  • Premium: Speaker cables for classic stereo or home cinema systems. Extremely easy to lay.
  • Star: Universal speaker cables for a wide range of applications such as Home-Hifi, Car-Hifi, DJ, or home cinema areas

Buying high-end speaker cables from in-akustik

High-Quality Materials: Ultra-pure, oxygen-free copper for our top-class speaker cables - with silver cables, an even better sound experience is achieved.

Assembly: High-quality connectors and clean processing.

Made in Germany: All cables of the "Reference" quality level do not leave our manufacturing plant without a final quality control.

High-Quality Accessories for Speaker Cables

In addition to the speaker cables themselves, there are several useful accessories that can facilitate installation and use and can improve sound quality.

Here are some examples:

Banana plugs:

Banana plugs allow for a quick and easy connection between the speaker cable and speaker.
They are available in various designs, e.g., as straight or angled plugs.
For high-end systems, we recommend rhodium-coated plugs to prevent corrosion and contact resistance.

Spade connectors:

Spade connectors are also available in various designs. Our high-end versions are rhodium-coated and feature a slotted contact fork. The contact spring created by the slot deforms concavely when tightened, thus preventing the spade connectors from slipping out.

Cable bases:

The cable bases consistently keep the cable at a distance from the ground. This reduces unwanted capacities and relieves the electronics.