KIMBER KABLE CARBON 18XL SPEAKER CABLE
Russ Andrews continues its Kimber Kable Carbon fest with the latest announcement of the flagship Carbon 18XL loudspeaker cable.
Taking the technologies used in the rest of the Carbon range to the next level the Carbon 18XL adds a non-twisted parallel straight run of conductors to the usual Kimber braiding.
Eight 19.5AWG conductors are braided around an inner microwave-cured neoprene core. Within the core of both the positive and negative braids, a run of non-twisted 14.5AWG VariStrand copper conductors is employed for the shortest distance between two points. Word has it that this combination within the single speaker cable provides the perfect balance between noise rejection, reactance, optimal amplifier damping and the minimising of DC resistance.
The 18XL is manufactured to the highest possible standard and finished with a custom, laser engraved aluminium ferrule, adding form and function to a stunning cable.
For the ultimate connection, the high-performance WBT-0610Cu bananas are fitted as standard.
Price and availability
Carbon 18XL speaker cable is hand-built to order and available now from Russ Andrews.
Kimber Carbon 18 XL loudspeaker cable prices:
- 1.0m pair £2870.00
- 2.5m pair £4526.00
- 3.5m pair £5620.00
- 4.5m pair £6734.00
Every additional 0.5m (per pair) £552.00
Terminated with WBT-0661Cu or WBT-0681Cu spades at no extra cost.
Also available terminated with Silver WBT-0610Ag plugs, add £442 to the above pricing.
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