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.
Fisual S-Flex Mini 3.5mm Jack Splitter
Fisual Pearl Mini Toslink To Toslink Optical Cable 1m
Fisual Hollywood Ultimate MK2 Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable 0.6m
AudioQuest SLiP-DB 16/2 Install Speaker Cable, Grey
Fisual Pro Install Series Subwoofer Cable 10m (Single)
Fisual Expandable Zip Up Cable Tidy Black 1m
QED Profile Subwoofer Cable 3m (Single)
AudioQuest Rocket 11 PVC Speaker Cable, Black
AudioQuest Rocket 11 PVC Speaker Cable, White
QED Profile 3.5mm Jack To Phono Cable 2m
AudioQuest BlueBerry High Speed HDMI Cable 0.6m
AudioQuest Carbon DragonTail USB Adaptor For Android Devices (A - C)
AudioQuest Type 5 Speaker Cable
AudioQuest BlueBerry High Speed HDMI Cable 1.5m
QED Performance Graphite Audio Phono / RCA Cable 0.6m (Pair)
AudioQuest Tower 3.5mm Jack To Phono Cable 0.6m
AudioQuest Pearl 48Gbps High Speed HDMI Cable 1.5m
QED Performance Graphite Audio Phono / RCA Cable 1m (Pair)
AudioQuest Black Lab Subwoofer Cable 2m (Single)
AudioQuest Forest USB A To B Cable 0.75m
QED Performance Graphite USB Cable (A-B) 5m
QED Performance 3.5mm Jack To Jack Cable 3m
AudioQuest Evergreen Stereo Phono / RCA Cable 2m (Pair)
AudioQuest Forest RJ/E Ethernet Cable 3m
AudioQuest Cinnamon 48Gbps High Speed HDMI Cable 0.6m
AudioQuest Forest 48Gbps High Speed HDMI Cable 3m
QED Pre-Terminated Silver Anniversary XT Speaker Cable Pair 2m
QED Reference Digital XLR 40 w/ Neutrik XLR Plugs 1m
AudioQuest NRG-Y3 UK To C-13 Power Cable 1m
QED Performance Active UHD HDMI Cable 12m
AudioQuest NRG-Y3 UK To C-13 Power Cable 2m
QED Reference XLR 40 w/ Neutrik XLR Plugs 1m
QED Reference Quartz Digital Optical Cable 3m
QED Performance Active LSZH Optical HDMI Cable 20m
QED Signature Audio 40 Stereo Phono / RCA Cable 3m (Pair)
AudioQuest Vodka RJ/E Ethernet Cable 0.75m
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:
- Speaker cables
- HiFi interconnects
- Stereo phono / RCA cables
- Digital optical cables
- Digital coaxial cables
- 3.5mm jack cables (also known as aux cables)
- USB cables
- Balanced XLR cables
- 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.
