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HiFi & Home Cinema Cables

HiFi cables are designed to deliver high-quality audio signals between different components of a HiFi system. These cables play a crucial role in preserving audio fidelity and ensuring a clean, accurate reproduction of music.

HiFi cables are designed to deliver high-quality audio signals between different components of a HiFi system. These cables play a crucial role in preserving audio fidelity and ensuring a clean, accurate reproduction of music.

Home cinema cables are specifically designed to facilitate immersive audio and high-definition video experiences in a home theatre setup. These cables enable the seamless transmission of audio and video signals, creating a captivating cinematic environment within the comfort of your own home.

Stereo Phono / RCA cables, Speaker Cables and Digital Optical cables are commonly found in both HiFi and Home Cinema systems. However, there are specific models from those cable types that will perform better in one application over another.

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QED Micro Speaker Cable

QED Micro Speaker Cable
Miniature figure 8 configuration
£1.99
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QED Silver Anniversary XT Speaker Cable

QED Silver Anniversary XT Speaker Cable
What HiFi? Product of the Year Award Winner
£5.00
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AudioQuest SLiP-DB 16/2 Install Speaker Cable, White

AudioQuest SLiP-DB 16/2 Install Speaker Cable, White
Perfect for running in-wall
£5.50
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QED XT25 Bi-Wire Speaker Cable

QED XT25 Bi-Wire Speaker Cable
A price-to-performance workhorse
£11.95
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AudioQuest Rocket 11 PVC Speaker Cable, Black

AudioQuest Rocket 11 PVC Speaker Cable, Black
Instant performance upgrade for your HiFi
£20.00
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AudioQuest Type 5 Speaker Cable

AudioQuest Type 5 Speaker Cable
Entry level cable w/ premium sound quality
£25.00
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Chord ShawlineX Speaker Cable

Chord ShawlineX Speaker Cable
Detailed and dynamic speaker cable
£29.99
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Chord EpicX Speaker Cable

Chord EpicX Speaker Cable
Controlled and defined speaker cable
£59.00
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Showing 8 Most Popular Phono Cables

QED Connect Phono-Phono, 1.5m

QED Connect Phono-Phono, 1.5m
Introductory cable from top-tier brand
£10.96
20+ in stock

Fisual Havana Custom Made Stereo Phono/RCA Cable (Pair), 2m

Fisual Havana Custom Made Stereo Phono/RCA Cable (Pair), 2m
Fully terminated by hand in our workshop
£24.99
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AudioQuest Tower Stereo Phono / RCA Cable 1m (Pair)

AudioQuest Tower Stereo Phono / RCA Cable 1m (Pair)
AudioQuest quality at an accessible price
£32.00
2 in stock

QED Performance Audio 40i Stereo Phono / RCA Cable 1m (Pair)

QED Performance Audio 40i Stereo Phono / RCA Cable 1m (Pair)
Improved performance without breaking budget
£47.50
12 in stock
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Fisual Rio Premium Stereo RCA Phono Cable, 1.5m

Fisual Rio Premium Stereo RCA Phono Cable, 1.5m
99.99% OFC twin conductor
£49.99
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Chord C-line Stereo RCA Cable, 2m

Chord C-line Stereo RCA Cable, 2m
High performance stereo RCA cable
£74.00
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Chord ClearwayX 2RCA to 2RCA cable, 2m

Chord ClearwayX 2RCA to 2RCA cable, 2m
High performance stereo RCA cable
£79.00
1 in stock

AudioQuest Mackenzie Stereo Phono / RCA Cable 1.5m (Pair)

AudioQuest Mackenzie Stereo Phono / RCA Cable 1.5m (Pair)
Upgraded Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)
£285.00
Available for order
Showing 8 Most Popular HDMI Cables
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Fisual Hollywood Ultimate MK2 Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable 1m

Fisual Hollywood Ultimate MK2 Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable 1m
24 carat gold plated connector body
£4.99
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QED Connect HDMI, 1.5m

QED Connect HDMI, 1.5m
Unrivalled price-to-performance
£14.95
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QED Performance UHD HDMI Cable 1.5m

QED Performance UHD HDMI Cable 1.5m
Supports HDMI Ethernet & Audio Return Channel
£19.00
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AudioQuest BlueBerry High Speed HDMI Cable 1m

AudioQuest BlueBerry High Speed HDMI Cable 1m
Superior entertainment experience
£29.95
1 in stock

AudioQuest Pearl 48Gbps High Speed HDMI Cable 1m

AudioQuest Pearl 48Gbps High Speed HDMI Cable 1m
The industry standard HDMI Cable
£35.00
7 in stock

Chord Clearway 8K HDMI Cable, 0.75m

Chord Clearway 8K HDMI Cable, 0.75m
High performance 8K HDMI cable
£64.00
2 in stock

AudioQuest Forest 48Gbps High Speed HDMI Cable 1m

AudioQuest Forest 48Gbps High Speed HDMI Cable 1m
A HDMI Cable for Audio Enthusiasts
£69.00
3 in stock
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AudioQuest Cinnamon 48Gbps High Speed HDMI Cable 1m

AudioQuest Cinnamon 48Gbps High Speed HDMI Cable 1m
Audiophile-grade HDMI Cable
£99.00
4 in stock
Showing 8 Most Popular Optical Cables

QED Connect Optical, 1.5m

QED Connect Optical, 1.5m
High quality optical cable from QED
£9.95
4 in stock
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QED Profile Compact Digital Optical Cable 1m

QED Profile Compact Digital Optical Cable 1m
Ultra compact design
£10.00
20+ in stock

AudioQuest Pearl Digital Optical Cable 0.75m

AudioQuest Pearl Digital Optical Cable 0.75m
Low-Dispersion Fibre
£25.00
2 in stock

Chord C-lite Toslink to Toslink Optical Cable, 1m

Chord C-lite Toslink to Toslink Optical Cable, 1m
Premium Optical interconnect cable with dual Toslink plugs
£48.20
Available for order

AudioQuest Cinnamon Digital Optical Cable 0.75m

AudioQuest Cinnamon Digital Optical Cable 0.75m
£59.00
2 in stock
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AudioQuest Forest Digital Optical Cable 3m

AudioQuest Forest Digital Optical Cable 3m
£59.99
4 in stock

QED Reference Quartz Digital Optical Cable 1m

QED Reference Quartz Digital Optical Cable 1m
Glasscoreâ„¢ technology - 210 boro-silicate glass fibres at the core
£88.00
2 in stock
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AudioQuest Carbon Digital Optical Cable 0.75m

AudioQuest Carbon Digital Optical Cable 0.75m
19 Narrow-Aperture Synthetic Fibres
£99.00
1 in stock
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About HiFi & Home Cinema Cables

RCA cables are commonly used for analogue audio connections, linking devices like CD players, turntables, and amplifiers. They provide a reliable and well-established method of transmitting audio signals. Speaker cables - on the other hand - connect amplifiers or receivers to speakers. This allows for the transmission of powerful and clear audio.

For digital audio connections, HiFi systems utilise digital coaxial cables and optical cables. As stated, these carry digital signals over the length of the cable, as opposed to analogue. Optical cables specifically do so by using light as a medium to transfer digital data between devices.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables are the backbone of home cinema systems. They support high-resolution video formats, including 4K Ultra HD, HDR, and 3D, while also carrying multi channel audio. HDMI cables connect devices like Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, AV receivers, and projectors or televisions, providing a single cable solution for both audio and video transmission.

FAQs

What cables do I need for a HiFi setup?

While every system is different, you will likely need the following cables for a typical HiFi setup:

  1. Speaker cables
  2. HiFi interconnects
  3. Stereo phono / RCA cables
  4. Digital optical cables
  5. Digital coaxial cables
  6. 3.5mm jack cables (also known as aux cables)
  7. USB cables
  8. Balanced XLR cables
  9. Ethernet cables

Why are Hi-Fi cables so expensive?

HiFi cables may be more expensive due to the quality of materials used, research & development costs, as well as manufacturing methods. However, it's important to note that the price of HiFi cables can vary greatly.

What cable is best for home theatre?

HDMI cables are the most-common, and arguably best type of cable found in home theatre systems as they are capable of carrying both audio and video information. This simplifies the setup.

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