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Atlas Element Achromatic 1 RCA to 1 RCA Subwoofer Cable

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Element Achromatic 1:1 Sub
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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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Based on Atlas' multi-award-winning Element Integra Interconnect, the Element Subwoofer Integra utilises a shielded four-core construction providing excellent immunity to interference and noise, making it ideally suited to multi-source installations and the longer cable runs typically necessitated by optimum sub-woofer placement.

Atlas Element Achromatic 1 RCA to 1 RCA Subwoofer Cable

 

Based on Atlas' multi-award-winning Element Integra Interconnect, the Element Subwoofer Integra utilises a shielded four-core construction providing excellent immunity to interference and noise, making it ideally suited to multi-source installations and the longer cable runs typically necessitated by optimum sub-woofer placement.

The Element Subwoofer Achromatic utilises four cores of high purity OFC conductors with in a twisted configuration with cross linked Polyethylene dielectric (insulation) for excellent immunity to external RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) and EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference), which can increase background noise levels and effectively decrease the dynamic range of your fhifi or home theatre system. 

 

Features :

  • Achromatic RCA Plugs
  • OFC Conductors
  • PEF Dielectric
  • 4 Core + Screen Construction

Achromatic Plugs

Atlas’s expert electro-mechanical knowledge has led to the innovation of the next generation of RCA plugs. Known as the ‘Atlas Achromatic RCA plug’, Atlas has focused on improving both performance and appearance to create a higher performance starting point for their RCA cables as well as eliminating variability in performance. This has been achieved by refocusing on materials and the assembly processes.

Atlas has made 4 key changes with the Achromatic RCA plug. Firstly, the barrel of the Achromatic plug features a high stability ABS material. This is strong, stable and of superlative surface quality.

There is also an improvement to the Achromatic plug’s contact geometry, aiding the contact properties of the plug and the self-cleaning wiping action to ensure contacts are in optimal condition and to maximise signal transmission.

The third change Atlas made was around the rifling of the RCA pin. This improvement self-aligns the conductors during the cold weld processing, ensuring a superior stable connection.

Finally, there is a reduction in the overall mass of the RCA plug by 8% which has shown to improve signal transmission.

The above changes mean a solder-free, low mass, self-cleaning, recyclable RCA plug with a non-conductive body.

Oxygen Free Copper (OFC)

OFC is produced through an extrusion process which takes place in an oxygen-free-inert-gas atmosphere. This leads to a reduced oxygen content (10 ppm) when compared to Tough Pitch Copper (TPC) and an improvement in conductivity which typically measures in at between 0.5% and 2% greater than TPC. The OFC process therefore produces a much higher quality audio cable than the TPC process. High purity conductors sound clearer than their unprocessed (TPC) counterparts because there are fewer crystal boundaries present to cause signal degradation.

Copper Purity Comparison (0.3mm Diameter)
  TPC OFC OCC
Purity >99.9% >99.99% >99.999%
Specific Gravity 8.75 8.926 8.938
Gas Impurities (ppm)
O2 200~500 <10 <5
H2 <0.5 <0.5 <0.3
Average Crystal Size (Metre) 0.007 0.02 125.00
Crystals Per Metre 150 50 0.008>

 

PEF Dielectric

PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) is cheap to produce and, as such, is the most commonly used insulation in AV cables. However, PVC is the worst quality insulation a Hi-Fi or AV signal can encounter as its high loss causes a significant reduction in signal velocity. PVC is better suited to power cables and should be avoided in Hi-Fi and AV signal cables. Other dielectrics in common use are Polyethylene, Polypropylene and Polytetrafluoride Epoxy (better known as PTFE (Teflon™) or Teflon,) and the new and unique Atlas (PTFE). PEF (Foamed Polyethylene). The foaming process uses a blowing agent, of which there are two types. Atlas use the gas-foamed method which creates a more inert, consistent and higher quality product. The table below shows the properties of a selection of dielectrics. Though not used as a dielectric in Atlas' cables, PVC is included for comparison purposes.

Dielectric Material Comparison (0.3mm Diameter)
Property Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Foamed Polyethylene (PEF) Polypropylene (P.P) Teflon (FEP or PTFE) PTFE
Dielectric Constant (@ 50 -106Hz) 4-8 2.3 2.25 2.1 1.3
Dielectric Strength (kV mm-1) 23-30 30-50 30-50 20-25 N/A
Loss Tangent (% @ 50 - 106Hz) 8-15 0.02-0.05 0.02-0.06 (@ 106Hz) 0.02-0.07 N/A
Volume Resistivity (Ohms.cm @ 20°C) 1012-15 >1017 6.5x1014 >1016 N/A
Tensile Strength (Kg mm-2) 1.0-2.5 1.0-2.0 3.0-4.0 1.9-2.2 1.0
Melting Point (°C) -130 112-120 155-160 275 275
Max. Continuous Operating Temp. (°C) 60 75 90 200 260
Min. Operating Temp. (°C) -15 to -40 <-60 -5 to -45 <-60 -250

4 Core + Screen Construction

A pair of identically matched conductors (one for signal path, the other acts as the return conductor) enclosed within a non-conducting screen.

Specification :

  • Construction : 4 Core + Screen
  • Material : OFC
  • Dielectric : PEF (Polyethylene)
  • Screen : Braid OFC, 90%
  • Capacitance : 63.03 pF/m
  • Inductance : 0.3735 µH/m
  • Resistance : 0.1612 Ohms/m
  • Impedance : 77.05 Ohms/m
  • Outside Diameter : 6.0mm

 

About Atlas Cables Made in United Kingdom

Atlas Cables are a major producer of interconnects and cables in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. All products are researched, developed and most are assembled in the Atlas purpose built factory in Scotland.

Many of these products are unique and use advanced techniques of production or manufacture in order to bring to the user the very finest quality products. With each new model we continue to push the boundaries of reliability and performance. It's little wonder then, that Atlas Cables have had so many mile-stone advances in the past and that Atlas Cables have secured so many awards in comparative tests against other products.

Specification :

  • Construction : 4 Core + Screen
  • Material : OFC
  • Dielectric : PEF (Polyethylene)
  • Screen : Braid OFC, 90%
  • Capacitance : 63.03 pF/m
  • Inductance : 0.3735 µH/m
  • Resistance : 0.1612 Ohms/m
  • Impedance : 77.05 Ohms/m
  • Outside Diameter : 6.0mm

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Customer Reviews
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3.5 /5.0 of 4 Reviews
5 stars 2 (50%)
4 stars 0 (0%)
3 stars 1 (25%)
2 stars 0 (0%)
1 star 1 (25%)
5
Atlas Element Achromatic 5m subwoofer cables
16 Jun 2024
Verified Buyer
Obviously, it is of good quality and has a well-put-together interconnect cable. Purchased two 5m long subwoofer cables.

The price is very reasonable for cables of this quality, and the sound is open and neutral without being showy or flashy. In fact, these cables almost disappear and let the music play.

Recommended.
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Poor build quality, awful customer service
29 Feb 2024
Verified Buyer
This cable has poor manufacturing standards, the connection housing to the cable itself is quite weak and disintegrated upon first use. I would ordinarily accept that errors can occur in the build, but since contacting FutureShop, they were not able to offer a replacement or refund.
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Response from Future Shop
1 Mar 2024
Hi Sahil, Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are sorry to hear about your experience and the issue with the cable you purchased from us. We aim for the highest standards of quality and customer service, so it's important for us to address your concerns thoroughly. 1). Firstly, we would like to note that we have supplied many of these factory-terminated cables and have not had any previous reports of issues regarding build quality. We understand that you have also purchased a number of Atlas subwoofer cables from us without any reported issues, which leads us to believe this may be an isolated incident. Atlas Cables has built its reputation by manufacturing high-quality cables. We rarely find any issues with their cables, as reflected by many positive reviews. 2). According to our records, our customer service team responded promptly to your enquiry. Upon hearing about your issue with the cable, we issued a business reply mailing document to expedite the return at our cost and asked that you keep proof of posting. This is a standard procedure designed to ensure a smooth return process for our customers. 3). Unfortunately, our customer returns team has not received the item in question. Without the returned item or proof of postage, we find ourselves in a difficult position as we are unable to exchange the item under warranty. This policy is in place to ensure fairness and accountability in the returns process.
3
Average sound quality
3 Dec 2023
Verified Buyer
Although this cable is well made, the sound quality is not quite as good as expected. The bass sounds flabby. I bought a 10m version of the cable to replace two lengths of an existing Audioquest Greyhound subwoofer cable connected via an Audioquest coupler to my REL T9x.

I’ve given the Atlas cable plenty of time to run in (burn-in was not offered at the time), but it just does not sound as good as my existing Audioquest cables, so I am swapping that back. No other concurrent changes to my system were made.

The price is very similar. Not sure if the long length has anything to do with it and whether a shorter cable would sound better? As such, I would not recommend this cable.

Always a fab service from Futureshop though.
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5
Nice Addition To My Atlas Wired System
10 Jan 2021
Verified Buyer
I decided to save a bit with this Element cable compared to the Equator version like my main speaker cables. The pearl white housing matches my Equator wires perfectly and the RCA terminals have the perfect tolerance for my amp and sub.

I am very satisfied with the quality.
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