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Audioquest 8 feet Type 4 Speaker cable (Pair) w/PK Bananas

4.3 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Brand AudioQuest
Compatible Devices Speaker
Connector Gender Male-to-Male
Shape Round
Unit Count 1 Count

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  • Stereophile Magazine Recommended
  • Greater resolution, rhythmic swing and musicality
  • Solid Long-Grain Copper conductors
  • Spread-Spectrum Technology (SST)
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Brand AudioQuest
Compatible Devices Speaker
Connector Gender Male-to-Male
Shape Round
Unit Count 1 Count
Indoor/Outdoor Usage Outdoor, Indoor
Customer Package Type Standard Packaging
Manufacturer Audioquest
UPC 092592060814 092592056091 092592056107 092592067639
Product Dimensions 11.7 x 11.6 x 2 inches
Item Weight 1.65 pounds
ASIN B01CEWOXHM
Item model number LYSB004BH9BD0-ELECTRNCS
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4.3 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available November 9, 2010

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Product Description

Audioquest Type 4 Speaker Cables Stereophile Recommended and a Great Budget Cable A Stereophile- recommended cable, at this price? Absolutely! We could dazzle you with fancy acronyms like LGC, SST or FYI, but one listen will reveal why this cable, like so many AudioQuest cables, has been on Stereophile ’s recommended list for years. Type 4 has much greater resolution, rhythmic swing and musicality than any cable at this price point should be allowed to have! Highly Recommended! Audioquest cables are legendary in audiophile circles for their neutrality and resolution. For 28 years, Audioquest has worked tirelessly to achieve sonic neutrality in all their cables, regardless of price. Ensuring that music flows unchanged and uncolored requires removing the myriad distortions that occur when a signal flows through a cable. To accomplish this, Audioquest bypassed conventional cable design and focused their efforts on both the physical properties and sonic characteristics of the conductors and connectors, as well as every other material used in the creation of their cables.

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Customers find the speaker cable delivers excellent audio quality, with one mentioning improved bass response. They also consider it good value for money.

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Customers praise the speaker cable's audio performance, with one customer noting improved bass response and another mentioning enhanced low frequencies.

"...With these speakers, that loudness has dropped away and there is a greater depth to the music that I can appreciate. I hope that makes sense...." Read more

"...Improved lows for these speakers as well. Happy with purchase." Read more

"...are producing the highs are sharp and the mids are smooth the bass is deep if you are considering upgrading your speaker cables put them on your..." Read more

3 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the speaker cable to be excellent value for money.

"Yes pricey for wire but nice for the price. No need to spend more but you can spend a lot less and make your own" Read more

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  • Anthony G. Albers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yes pricey for wire but nice for the price
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2016
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    Yes pricey for wire but nice for the price. No need to spend more but you can spend a lot less and make your own
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  • archiman
    1.0 out of 5 stars Bogus. Thin gauge with thick filler. Ripoff
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2020
    You are paying lots of money for wire thinner than a decent $10 power extension cord (it’s only around 15awg). And physics dictates that these don’t have any magic geometry or magic copper formulation that will affect audio. Audioquest is one of the worst mass market cable snake oil companies.
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  • Simon
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Wire with High Price, Runs Hot
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018
    I've been using AQ Type 4 for many years. It has always been good with my main speakers, and it has been my go to cable. The appearance has changed a few times over the years, but the blue color and core have stayed fairly the same. The core consists of 4 twisted wires, two 17 AWG and two 20 AWG. Recently, while shuffling through the back of my entertainment system I accidentally touched the wires after a long period of listening, and it was so hot, it almost burned the top of my hand. I was curious to see what is the actual gauge of Type4 wires, so I did calculate the area of 17 and 20 strands and added them up, and it came up to be equivalent to a single 15.3 gauge cable. I understand the benefits of using multiple isolated strands to send the signal for more clear sound, but 15.3 AWG is on the narrow side of the wire thickness spectrum, specially for less sensitive and lower ohm speakers. Rocket 33, and even X2, in comparison are both 14 gauge! I plan to upgrade my AQ Type4 cables to WireWorld Oasis 8 (11AWG) later which also incorporates the isolated strands.

    Here's the math (Area = pi * radius^2):

    17 AWG, diameter = 0.04526 in, radius R17 = 0.02263 in
    20 AWG, diameter = 0.03196 in, radius R20 = 0.01598 in

    Type4 radius R = sqrt( R17^2 + R20^2) = sqrt (0.000512+0.000255) = 0.027695
    Type4 diameter D = 2 * R = 0.05539

    falls between:
    15 AWG diameter = D15 = 0.05710
    16 AWG diameter = D16 = 0.05080

    therefore:
    Type4 AWG = 15.0 + (D15 - D) / (D15-D16) = 15.0 + (0.05710-0.05539)/(0.05710-0.05080) = 15.0 + 0.00171/0.0063 = 15.27142

    Thanks for reading...
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  • Eric
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent with my audio set-up
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
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    My components thus far (will update review as soon as I add my tv): Yamaha CD-S2100, Yamaha AS-2100, Yamaha CX-A5100 and KEF LS50 mini monitor speakers using AudioQuest Big Sur RCA-RCA Interconnects. Previously I had been using Monster Platinum XP speaker wire. As good as those were, the AudioQuest Type 4 speaker cables take things to a whole new level with my equipment. With the Monster speaker wire, there was a noticeable artificial loudness to my music when it played, especially when I was listening to live performances. With these speakers, that loudness has dropped away and there is a greater depth to the music that I can appreciate. I hope that makes sense. Instruments like drums and percussion stand out, but not in such a way to crowd out other elements. Everything just seems much cleaner, that is the best way to explain it from my perspective. I can't promise that these will enhance your listening experience as they did for me, but should they be the right fit for your gear, you will definitely be pleased with the purchase and your enjoyment of music.
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  • jkkimchee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2017
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    Running these with my DALI Zensor 3's and couldn't be happier. With previous wire my speakers were throwing static when amp was turned on. I purchased these with the hope that shielding of wire would help and yes they have, no more static! Improved lows for these speakers as well. Happy with purchase.
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  • Jeff Everett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2018
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    Great speaker cables...worth every penny.
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  • My opinion about this product
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great cable
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014
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    Quality. Is very good I m very satisfied with the overall performance that these cables are producing the highs are sharp and the mids are smooth the bass is deep if you are considering upgrading your speaker cables put them on your shopping list you will not be disappointed
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  • Jose Grau
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015
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    Excellent product for the price
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