Audioquest Rocket 11 SBW (2 x 3m)

Introduction to the Audioquest Rocket 11 SBW Speaker Cable

The Audioquest Rocket 11 SBW speaker cable is designed to deliver optimal performance at a reasonable price point. This product is part of Audioquest’s Rocket series, known for its meticulous design and sound quality. The Rocket 11 SBW is specially crafted to meet the needs of audiophiles and enthusiasts looking to enhance their audio system’s performance.

Design and Construction

The Rocket 11 SBW features careful construction that includes the use of Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors. LGC ensures a smoother, clearer sound compared to standard Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity copper, thanks to its fewer grain boundaries. The cable’s design incorporates Audioquest’s Single-BiWire (SBW) technology, allowing for optimized performance when connecting to speakers with separate inputs for low and high frequencies.

Each conductor is arranged in a semi-solid concentric configuration, which significantly reduces strand interaction and, consequently, distortion. This design choice ensures that the audio signal remains as pure as possible throughout its journey from the amplifier to the speakers.

The Rocket 11 SBW also features Audioquest’s SureGrip 300 plugs, depending on the configuration. These plugs are made from either beryllium copper or higher-purity purple copper, respectively, offering superior strain relief and ensuring a high-quality connection with minimal loss.

Performance

The Rocket 11 SBW is renowned for its ability to deliver balanced, dynamic, and clean sound. This is attributed to its use of true concentric conductors and the strategic combination of stranded and solid copper. The cable’s construction minimizes skin effect and strand interaction, two common sources of signal distortion in speaker cables.

Moreover, the Rocket 11 SBW’s design philosophy extends to its insulation and shielding techniques, which protect the signal from external interference and noise. This meticulous attention to detail results in a speaker cable that can significantly enhance the sound quality of any audio system it is connected to.

Benefits of the Audioquest Rocket 11 SBW Cable

• Long-Grain Copper and semi-solid conductors for clear, detailed sound
• Construction minimizing skin effect and strand interaction, ensuring natural sound
• SureGrip 300 plugs offering a solid connection and minimizing loss
• BiWire configuration for optimal performance

Technical Specifications

Composition

• Metal: 100% Long-Grain Copper (LGC) semi-conductor
• Dielectric: PVC
• Jacket: Black CL3 PVC with gray stripes

Physical Specifications

• Cross-section: 2.08 mm²
• Geometry: Double spiral
• Length: 2 × 3 m

Connectors

• Connectors: SureGrip 300 banana plugs