Audioquest King Cobra XLR 2.5 Meters (Pair) / Audioquest

2.5 Meter Pair King Cobra w/XLR termination

Solid PSC+

Polyethylene Air-Tubes

Triple Balanced

Carbon-Based 2-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS)

Many sophisticated design techniques, superior materials, and an exceptional connection system combine to make King Cobra possible. Whether used single ended (RCA plugs) or balanced (XLR plugs), King Cobra's open and natural sound is obvious. Design Basics: King Cobra is Triple-Balanced. This means there are three identical insulated conductors, in addition to a separate conductor underneath the 100% coverage foil shield. When used with XLR connectors and balanced electronics, the two positive signals (inverting and non-inverting) and the negative, all get the same low-distortion conducting path. The shield is attached to chassis ground through the case of the XLR, providing extremely effective shielding without contaminating the quality of the negative conducting path. When King Cobra is fitted with RCA plugs, two conductors are used together for the much higher potential across the negative connection, providing a substantial performance advantage. The shield is only attached at one end, providing total shield coverage without compromising the negative conducting path. Conductors: All of the King Cobra's conductors are solid. Terminations: King Cobra's plugs are Resistance Welded to the cable in a process which sends 8,000 amperes of current through the junction of conductors and plug for 33 millionths of a second. The heat resulting from the resistance of the metals locally liquefies the conductor and the plug, creating a single material alloy where the two meet. An ideal connection that puts any solder to shame. King Cobra's XLR connectors have silver thickly plated directly over the plugs parts, without the intermediary nickel layer common to almost all other plugs. Silver plating provides the best possible connection, regardless of plating on the equipment jacks. A combination of these major ingredients, and many more subtle details add up to explain how King Cobra can sound so wonderfully clean, clear and dynamic.