Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions and answers regarding cables for hi-fi enthusiasts. If you have your own question or other interesting information that you would like to share, please contact us and we can add it to this page. The more we can share with others the better everyone's experience and understanding will become.
A: Standard speaker cables are cables used to connect speakers to audio receivers or amplifiers, ensuring high-quality audio transmission for a true high-fidelity (Hi-Fi) sound experience. These cables typically consist of two separate conductors, each responsible for transmitting one of the two audio channels (left and right) in a stereo setup, allowing for distinct sound separation and clarity. At Audio Cable Pro, we offer affordable, yet high-quality standard speaker cables designed to enhance your audio experience. Our cables are made with premium materials that reduce signal loss and interference, ensuring that the sound from your speakers is clear and precise. We understand the importance of good cabling in a Hi-Fi setup, which is why our products are rigorously tested and competitively priced to offer the best value for audio enthusiasts and professionals alike. Choose Audio Cable Pro for your stereo speaker cables to enjoy superior audio performance without breaking the bank.
A: Bi-Wire speaker cables are specialized cables designed to enhance the audio performance of your Hi-Fi system. Unlike standard speaker cables, which use a single cable to connect each speaker to the amplifier, Bi-Wire cables split the frequency signals into two separate paths—one for high frequencies (treble) and one for low frequencies (bass). This separation reduces intermodulation distortion and allows each signal to travel more efficiently to the respective driver in the speaker. By utilizing Bi-Wire speaker cables, you can achieve clearer sound quality with improved detail and separation in your music. At Audio Cable Pro, we offer a range of Bi-Wire cables that are both affordable and crafted for high performance, ensuring you get the most out of your audio setup.
A: Bi-Amp speaker cables are specialized cables designed for systems that feature bi-amplification, which means using separate amplifiers for the high-frequency and low-frequency drivers in a speaker. This configuration requires two sets of cables: one pair for the high frequencies and another pair for the low frequencies. At Audio Cable Pro, our Bi-Amp speaker cables are engineered to provide clearer sound quality and better performance for your Hi-Fi setup. By separating the audio signal into high and low frequencies before they reach the speaker, bi-amping reduces the possibility of intermodulation distortion and allows for more precise control over each frequency range. This results in cleaner highs, more detailed mids, and tighter bass, enhancing your overall audio experience. Our affordable Hi-Fi cable solutions, including Bi-Amp speaker cables, are crafted to ensure maximum signal integrity and minimal loss, ensuring that your investment in a high-quality audio system is optimized for the best possible performance. Whether you're a seasoned audiophile or a newcomer to Hi-Fi, adding bi-amp capabilities can be a game-changer for your audio system.
A: At Audio Cable Pro, our speaker cables are meticulously crafted using high-quality copper conductors and premium-grade insulation materials. Copper conductors ensure superior conductivity and minimal signal loss, providing an exceptional audio experience. Our cables are also designed with durable, flexible jackets that resist wear and tear, making them ideal for various setups. This combination of materials ensures that our speaker cables are not only affordable but also deliver Hi-Fi audio performance that meets the highest standards.
A: An RCA to RCA cable or RCA to RCA interconnect is a type of audio cable that is typically used to connect various audio and video components. Named after the Radio Corporation of America, which introduced it in the 1940s, RCA cables have remained a popular choice for high-fidelity audio applications due to their superior sound quality and reliability. This type of cable features two connectors on each end, one for the left audio channel and one for the right audio channel, allowing for stereo sound transmission. At Audio Cable Pro, our RCA to RCA interconnect cables come with either the push-on plug or a push-on lockable style plug. They are designed with high-quality materials to ensure optimal signal transfer and minimize interference, making them an excellent choice for your Hi-Fi audio system. Whether you're connecting your CD player to an amplifier or linking a turntable to your stereo, we have affordable solutions to enhance your audio experience.
A: An XLR interconnect cable is a specialized audio cable commonly used in professional audio, video, and stage lighting equipment for delivering balanced audio signals. At Audio Cable Pro, our XLR cables are designed to provide superior sound quality and durability. An XLR cable typically features three pins (positive, negative, and ground) in a circular connector, which helps minimize noise and electromagnetic interference, ensuring a clear and precise signal transmission. Our affordable Hi-Fi XLR interconnects are perfect for connecting microphones, mixers, and high-fidelity audio systems, tailored to meet both amateur and professional audio needs.
A: An RCA to XLR interconnect cable is a specialized audio cable used to connect devices with RCA outputs to equipment with XLR inputs. This type of cable is essential for linking consumer audio equipment, which often uses RCA connectors, to professional audio gear that typically utilizes XLR connections. At Audio Cable Pro, our RCA to XLR interconnect cables are meticulously crafted to ensure high-fidelity audio transmission, maintaining signal integrity with minimal interference. They are engineered with high-quality materials and provide excellent shielding to reduce noise and offer superior performance in both residential Hi-Fi systems and professional audio environments. Choosing a cable from Audio Cable Pro ensures you get an affordable, reliable, and efficient solution designed to meet your specific audio needs with the highest standards of quality.
A: Impedance is the measure of resistance that an electric circuit offers to the flow of alternating current (AC), typically measured in ohms (Ω). In the context of audio cables, particularly those offered by Audio Cable Pro, impedance plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal sound quality. If the impedance of your cables is not properly matched with your audio equipment, it can result in signal loss or degradation, negatively impacting the overall audio experience. At Audio Cable Pro, we meticulously design our affordable Hi-Fi cable solutions, such as speaker cables and interconnects, to have ideal impedance levels that complement a wide range of audio equipment. This careful consideration ensures that our products deliver clear, high-fidelity sound without introducing unnecessary noise or distortion. By selecting cables with the appropriate impedance from Audio Cable Pro, you can achieve a professional-level audio experience that truly brings your music or home cinema setup to life.
A: Capacitance is a measure of a component's ability to store electrical energy in an electric field. In the context of audio cables, it refers to the cable's ability to store and release electrical charge, which can influence the signal passing through it. High capacitance in audio cables can cause a loss of high-frequency signals, leading to a degradation in audio quality, particularly in Hi-Fi systems where clarity and precision are paramount. At Audio Cable Pro, we design our affordable Hi-Fi cable solutions, such as speaker cables and interconnects, with low capacitance materials to ensure minimal signal loss and optimal audio performance. This attention to detail ensures that your sound system delivers clear, high-fidelity audio, preserving the integrity of the original recording.
A: Canare cables are primarily made in Japan. The company, Canare Electric Co., Ltd., was founded in Nagoya, Japan in 1970 and is well-known for manufacturing professional audio and video cables there. They have multiple locations worldwide including the U.S., Korea, Singapore, Dubai, Taiwan, Germany, India, and China, but their manufacturing and headquarters are in Japan. Their products such as pro audio cables, microphone cables, and video connectors are mostly manufactured with attention to detail in Japan.
A: Mogami cables are made in Nagano, Japan. The company has its factory located in Nagano where every meter or foot of Mogami cable is manufactured under the direct supervision of the company founder. This factory maintains high standards of craftsmanship and quality, with a meticulous production process involving skilled employees, many of whom have worked there for decades. The factory was reconstructed in 2002 to advance automation and efficiency while preserving the traditional quality for which Mogami cables are known.
A: Van Damme cables are primarily made in the United Kingdom and Europe, with some production also occurring in Taiwan and Italy depending on the specific cable type. The parent company, VDC Trading, is a British company headquartered in London, where they have a factory in Tufnell Park for manufacturing and assembly. Some Van Damme cables are labeled as made in the UK, Italy, or Taiwan, indicating that manufacturing locations vary by product line.
A: Cardas Audio Quad Eutectic solder is a proprietary blend of four metals: tin, lead, silver, and copper, combined in specific proportions to create a eutectic alloy that melts and solidifies at a lower, uniform temperature (around 350ºF / 177ºC), ensuring excellent joint formation. It features a rosin core flux for clean and effective soldering. This solder is known for its superior flow, uniform solidification, and durable, contiguous joints that preserve audio quality and long-term reliability. It is widely regarded in the audio industry as well as other sectors requiring high-quality, durable solder connections.
A: The Canare 4S range of speaker cables features 4 conductors arranged in a "Star Quad" configuration. This four-conductor design helps minimize electromagnetic interference and noise, as the conductors are equidistant from the center, which cancels out opposing magnetic fields better than standard two-conductor cables.