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Construction
These speaker cables are made with Vampire Wire's #826 Oxygen Free
High Conductivity (OFHC) copper cable. Each conductor is made from 413 OFHC
copper strands, with an aggregate size of
12 AWG. The two conductors are jacketed in "water clear" 105
degree Centigrade PVC material. The conductors are arranged parallel to one
another, which is sometimes referred to as a Siamese style.
The result is great performance at an attractive price. This flexible and
attractive cable is suitable for many applications. Because of the
flattened profile, this cable can be run along baseboards or carpet edges for an unobtrusive
look. In addition, it can handle sharp turns that other cables cannot.
Termination Options
As they say at Vampire Wire, "Without
the proper connector - it's just wire!"
That's why we use high quality, gold-plated Vampire Wire connectors to
terminate your cables. Choose from any of the Vampire Wire terminations shown at the right
for your cables.
We are offering these cables singly so that you can combine and customize
them to exactly fit your needs. For example, if you need a matched stereo pair,
purchase one front-left cable and and one front-right cable. Here are the
customization options:
- Number of Channels
These cables are sold singly, so any number of channels can be accommodated,
but here are some popular combinations
- 2-channel (stereo)
- 3-channel (stereo plus center channel)
- 5-channel (for 5.1 surround)
- 7-channel (for 7.1 surround)
- Length
- Common lengths range from 1 meter to 20 meters. When
purchasing multiple cables for multiple channels, as an example, you
might specify matching lengths for a purist stereo hook-up, but use
asymmetrical lengths for less critical surround and effects channels.
- Vampire Wire Terminations
- #HDS5 spades
- #SS9 spades
- #BAR spades
- #SPD8 spades
- #PIN1 pins
- #SB Single Banana Plugs
- #DB Dual-gang Banana Plugs
Value
It's confusing, because price does not necessarily relate directly to sonic
or aesthetic improvement. We had to solve this dilemma for our own custom
installations. Our customers tell us that they want performance, but they
would rather buy extra components than to tie up thousands of dollars in speaker
cables. That's why we offer the Vampire Wire OFHC series cables - you
get solid performance at a reasonable price.
Why Cable Solutions?
Customer service is our first priority. We do our best to help you find
the best solutions for your particular application. We're enthusiasts too,
so we know what it's like to wait on cables for a new hookup. That's why
we stock
all of the components needed to build all of the items listed on our site. We are
able to do something that most cable shops do not - we build and ship most
orders within one business day. We also know how important it is to be able to
get a response when you need help, so you'll often find us working long hours in
an effort to get you the answers that you need. It takes good people to do
outstanding work...the kind of workmanship you want for your custom
cables. It usually costs more to keep good people, but the importance of
high-quality workmanship is second only to the importance of superior
service. I'll let you figure out for yourself why paying too little for a
cable can turn out to be just as bad as paying too much. Our pricing is based
upon the actual cost of building the cables.
Design excellence, high quality materials, meticulous workmanship, and
superior service...put it all together and you get a superior product.
Don't get stuck with bad advice, poor service, slow shipment or an inferior
product. If you want the best, here it is.
Miscellaneous
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Click on any of the pictures below for a closer view!
This picture shows a typical pair of 4 meter cables. Please see the item
description for the actual length.
Here, we have zoomed in on the right channel cable, to give you a better look.
This is a tighter shot of the end preparations.
Here is another shot of the #HDS5 spades - notice the elongated, offset blade, which is a good fit for most
equipment. The design also leaves plenty of room for heat-shrink coverage.
Vampire Wire #SS9 spades are our second most popular. They have a stepped blade, which
works with many different binding posts, including oversized designs. This
pictures shows the connectors installed on Canare Star Quad cable, but the appearance
on Vampire Wire 826C is similar.
These #BAR spades are a good
choice for smaller terminals or barrier strips. This pictures shows
the connectors installed on Canare Star Quad cable, but the appearance on Vampire Wire
826C is similar.
Vampire Wire #SPD8 spades have a
slimmer blade, which can be helpful in cases of clearance problems. This
pictures shows the connectors installed on Canare Star Quad cable, but the appearance
on Vampire Wire 826C is similar.
The #PIN1 pins are an excellent
choice for equipment with large spring-clips, or for use in combination with
banana plugs. This pictures shows the connectors installed on Canare Star
Quad cable, but the appearance on Vampire Wire 826C is similar.
Here is the #SB single banana plug, installed on an #HDS5 spade. (#SB requires #PIN1 pins or #HDS5 spades)
Here are the #DB double banana plugs. (#DB requires #PIN1 pins)
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