Audioquest SLiP-DB 14/2 white

The AudioQuest SLiP-DB 14/2 makes in-wall speaker cable installation easier thanks to a design that’s as smart as it is efficient. Sold by the meter, this cable combines the American manufacturer’s acoustic expertise with a structure engineered for smooth routing through walls, conduits, and tight spaces.

With dual CL3/FT4 certification, the SLiP-DB 14/2 is also designed for direct burial, meeting the strictest standards for residential or commercial installation. Its flexibility, durability, and transmission quality make it an ideal solution for integration projects that refuse to compromise on sound performance.

Advanced Technical Construction

The SLiP-DB 14/2 features a semi-solid concentric conductor architecture made from Long-Grain Copper (LGC). This AudioQuest technology uses elongated copper grains instead of the standard granular structure, significantly reducing the number of grain boundaries. In a traditional stranded cable, each strand constantly shifts position, creating electrical and magnetic interactions that generate distortion. The semi-solid concentric construction keeps the strands in fixed positions, eliminating these unwanted interactions.

The 2 × 2.08 mm² cross-section provides optimal conductance for most speakers, from compact bookshelf models to high-power floorstanders. Each conductor’s 19 strands are precisely and tightly arranged, ensuring uniform signal transfer. This concentric layout delivers the benefits of a solid conductor while retaining the flexibility needed for installation.

EasySLiP Minimalist Technology: Installation Reinvented

The EasySLiP Minimalist outer jacket is the major innovation of this series. AudioQuest has developed a PVC material with a friction coefficient significantly lower than standard cables and even previous FLX models. This ultra-slick surface makes pulling the cable through conduits, partitions, and ducts a smooth operation, even over long and complex runs.

The sequential metric marking, visible from 0.3 to 152.4 meters, counts down from the outside of the spool. This clever approach allows installers to instantly know the remaining length without calculations, optimizing material management and reducing waste. The white markings on the jacket also make identification and polarity connection easier.

Acoustic Performance and Spiral Geometry

The SLiP-DB 14/2’s low-inductance spiral geometry minimizes loss of sonic focus, a common issue over long distances. Parasitic inductance, which makes sound blurry and less defined, is greatly reduced thanks to this helical conductor arrangement. This feature allows the cable to maintain its performance over significant lengths, up to the maximum limit of 152 meters.

LGC copper contains fewer oxides, impurities, and grain boundaries than standard OFHC copper. These properties result in smoother, clearer transmission, especially noticeable in the midrange and treble. The semi-solid construction eliminates micro-vibrations between strands that can color the signal, preserving the naturalness and precision of the musical message.

Certifications and Installation Safety

Dual CL3/FT4 certification allows installation in the walls of residential and commercial buildings in compliance with national electrical codes. The CL3 standard ensures fire resistance and the absence of toxic gas emissions in case of fire. FT4 certification attests to resistance against vertical flame spread.

The direct burial capability sets the SLiP-DB apart from standard models. This feature allows underground installation without additional protective conduit, opening up possibilities for outdoor setups and runs between buildings. The PVC jacket resists moisture, temperature fluctuations, and the mechanical stresses of soil.

Directional Control and RF Optimization

All SLiP-DB 14/2 conductors are tested for RF noise directionality. This attention to detail, a hallmark of AudioQuest, optimizes signal flow for maximum performance. While subtle, this orientation contributes to overall system clarity, especially noticeable in complex installations with many electronic sources.

The concentric construction also acts as a natural shield, reducing sensitivity to electromagnetic interference from nearby equipment. This property is especially valuable in modern setups where speaker cables run alongside electrical networks, LED lighting, and Wi-Fi systems.

Technical Specifications

Construction

• Cable type: semi-rigid concentric multi-strand cable
• Metal: 100% long-grain copper (LGC)
• Cross-section: 2 × 2.08 mm²
• Sheath:
  • Material: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with white markers
  • Standard: CL3, FT4

Identification

• Marking: sequential metric numbering from 0.3 to 152.4 m

Packaging

• Sold by the meter