Audioquest Rocket 11 SBW (2 x 2.5m)
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Audioquest Rocket 11 SBW Speaker Cable Overview
The Audioquest Rocket 11 SBW speaker cable is designed to deliver optimal performance at a reasonable price. This product is part of Audioquest’s Rocket series, renowned for its meticulous design and sound quality. The Rocket 11 SBW is specially assembled to meet the needs of audiophiles and enthusiasts looking to enhance the performance of their audio system.
Design and Construction
The Rocket 11 SBW features meticulous construction, including the use of Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors. LGC provides a smoother, clearer sound compared to standard high-conductivity oxygen-free copper, thanks to its fewer grain boundaries. The cable’s design incorporates Audioquest’s Single-BiWire (SBW) technology, enabling optimized performance when connecting to speakers with separate inputs for bass and treble.
Each conductor is arranged in a semi-solid concentric configuration, which significantly reduces strand interaction and, therefore, distortion. This design choice ensures that the audio signal remains as pure as possible throughout its path from the amplifier to the speakers.
The Rocket 11 SBW is also equipped with Audioquest SureGrip 300 connectors, depending on the configuration. These connectors are made from high-purity beryllium copper or purple copper, respectively, offering superior tensile strength and ensuring a high-quality connection with minimal loss.
Performance
The Rocket 11 SBW is recognized 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.
Additionally, 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.
Advantages of the Audioquest Rocket 11 SBW Cable
- Long-Grain Copper and semi-solid conductors for clear, detailed sound
- Construction that minimizes skin effect and strand interaction, ensuring natural sound
- SureGrip 300 connectors for a solid connection and minimal loss
- BiWire configuration for optimal performance
Technical Specifications
Composition and Materials
- Conductor: 100% long-grain copper (LGC) semi-conductor
- Dielectric: PVC
- Sheath: Black CL3 PVC with gray stripes
- Structure: Semi-solid concentric with fixed, non-movable strands
Physical Specifications
- Cross-sectional area: 2.08 mm²
- Geometry: Double spiral twist with low inductance
- Length: 2 × 2.5 m
- Configuration: Each pair of conductors is twisted
Connectors
- Type: SureGrip 300 banana plugs
- Material: Direct silver over copper with no intermediate nickel
- Available terminations: Spades or SureGrip 300 banana plugs
Technical Design
- Semi-solid concentric design: Reduces distortion caused by strand interaction
- Long-grain copper (LGC): Higher conductivity than standard OFHC copper
- Low-inductance geometry: Improves bass/treble transitions and sound definition
- Larger strands maintain their position along the entire length
Acoustic Performance
- Sound clarity: Precise, well-articulated sound across all frequency ranges
- Bass: Powerful and tight without overhang
- Treble: Smooth and detailed without excessive brightness
- Reduced temporal distortion thanks to low inductance
- Smoother, more natural sound without harshness
- Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
