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Atlas Equator 2.0 Speaker Cable - Custom Length

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Atlas Equator 2.0
5 Years
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We can burn-in your cable for up to 96 hours FREE of charge using our Nordost VIDAR cable burner. This is a £3000 machine that will optimise the performance of your cables from day one. This means the cables will be in optimum performance mode when you receive them, so you'll be able to make a performance assessment quickly rather than waiting 70 hours+ of usage. The result of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is, improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation. Please Note: we are unable to burn-in cables with stripped bare ends, BFA-only plugs, or no plugs selected. (This does not apply to BFA/Banana plugs). Cables are burnt-in for the selected period AFTER your order has been processed. This service is offered at Future Shop's discretion and we cannot guarantee all burn-in requests are fully completed during busy periods.

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If you want Future Shop to terminate your speaker cable with our special range of plugs, select Banana/BFA/Z-Plug or Spade plugs from the drop-down menu. We offer a wide range of options on how our highly trained and experienced engineers can fit the plugs to your selected cable. If an option is not available for your requirements, please call us on 0800 772 3688 or 0208 905 1555. All cables are tested for signal integrity before shipping.

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If you want Future Shop to terminate your speaker cable with our special range of plugs, select Banana/BFA/Z-Plug or Spade plugs from the drop-down menu. We offer a wide range of options on how our highly trained and experienced engineers can fit the plugs to your selected cable. If an option is not available for your requirements, please call us on 0800 772 3688 or 0208 905 1555. All cables are tested for signal integrity before shipping

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Select the desired length for your cable from the drop-down menu.

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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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Elevate your mid-level or older audio system with the Atlas Equator 2.0 Speaker Cable. Featuring 2mm² Oxygen-Free Copper conductors and high-density PEF dielectric, this cable ensures crisp and dynamic sound without exaggerated treble. Its cotton yarn wrapping minimises microphony, and its pearl white finish adds a touch of elegance.

Atlas Equator 2.0 Speaker Cable - Custom Length

 

Revive your mid-level or ageing audio system with the Atlas Equator 2.0 Speaker Cable, designed to deliver neutral sound without exaggerated treble details often found in cables at this price range. With a 2mm² core made of Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC), this cable ensures efficient signal transmission. It's enveloped in a high-density PEF dielectric, outclassing traditional PVC or polyethylene insulators for greater dynamics and measurable performance enhancements. Wrapped in a cotton yarn to minimise microphony and encased in a chic pearl white finish, the Atlas Equator 2.0 is not just a cable but a comprehensive upgrade for your audio system.

 

What Atlas say

Atlas Equator 2.0 Speaker Cable offers an essentially neutral performance with none of the exaggerated treble detail frequently found at this price point.

Atlas Equator 2.0 is a 2mm² cable using OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) conductors in a high-density PEF dielectric (insulation layer) far more efficient than PVC or polyethylene. The superior dielectric offers both a better-measured performance and an audible improvement in dynamics. The core assemblies are contained in a cotton yarn to reduce microphone, and the outer sheath is in a pearl white finish. 

 

Features :

  • Choice of Atlas Gold Plated Z Plugs or Achromatic Z Plugs
  • OFC Conductors
  • PEF Dielectric
  • Multi-Core Construction
  • Professionally Terminated by Future Shop Engineers

 

Atlas Gold Plated Z Plugs

The Atlas Z plug has stood the test of time. Using beryllium copper for the contact area, It's designed to make a 100% contact within the 4mm female socket. The body is made from copper and it's available for home assembly with grub screws to make contact with the conductors. When factory-fitted or fitted by an Atlas-appointed custom cable centre, they're cold welded under pressure to amalgamate the conductors to the plug in an air-tight seal. The outer sleeve is finished in black coloured ABS or in a turned brass with a fine oven-applied powder coat finish. The Atlas Z plug is justifiably considered to be one of the best 4mm plugs available.

  • Low resistance
  • High conductivity
  • 80% copper with beryllium 4mm section, giving 100% contact
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Accepts conductors up to 5mm in diameter
  • Solder-free for a cold weld air-tight interface between the plug and conductor or grub screw contact for DIY enthusiasts.

 

Atlas Achromatic Z Plugs

Atlas’s expert electro-mechanical knowledge has led to the innovation of the next generation of banana plugs known as the ‘Atlas Achromatic Z Plug’, Atlas has focused on improving performance to create a higher performance starting point for their speaker 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 Z plug. Firstly, the barrel of the Achromatic Z plug features a high stability ABS material. This is strong, stable and of superlative surface quality.

In addition, there is also an improvement to the plug's contact resistance achieved by improving the compliance of the beryllium copper contact leaves featured on the Achromatic Z plug. Beryllium copper offers excellent conductivity of signals.

The third change was to upgrade the manufacturability of the plug for pneumatic tool processing.

Finally, there is a reduction in the overall mass of the Z-Plug by 35% which has shown to improve signal transmission.

The above changes mean a solder-free, low mass, self-cleaning, recyclable Z-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).

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

 


Multi-Core Construction

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

 

Atlas Equator 2.0 What hi-Fi 2018 5 Star Review

"For £7.25 per metre, you get a length of cable that’s nicely made: it’s sturdy and flexible enough to bend around tricky corners...

As the tune bops merrily along, the edges of notes are neatly delivered, with a clean treble that has plenty of impact but still sounds smooth. Make sure you run the cable in for a night or two to get rid of some initial spikiness...

If you think your budget/midrange hi-fi system could do with a sonic spring clean, but not sure what needs upgrading (and don’t want to spend too much), plug these Atlas speaker cables in. You might find it’s just what your system needs." (Read More)

What Hi-Fi? - November 2018

Atlas Equator 2.0 What Hi-Fi? Review

"The first thing that hits you about the Equator 2.0 (besides its tactile and silky-smooth outer jacket) is the way it allows an impressive sense of weight nad power to music."

What Hi-Fi? - 14th February 2014 (Read More)

Specification :

  • Construction : Multi-core
  • Material : OFC
  • Dielectric : PEF
  • Capacitance : 70.51 pF/m
  • Inductance : 0.816 µH/m
  • Resistance : 0.0094 Ohms/m
  • VOP : 0.73
  • Outside Diameter : 8.5mm

 

Termination

This cable is custom-made according to customer's specific requirements as selected by the various dropdown options above. Future Shop can terminate your speaker cable using the Atlas Achromatic Z Plugs (Banana/BFA), the Atlas’ Gold Plated 4mm banana/BFA Z-Plugs or gold-plated spade Plugs. Cables are professionally terminated using a cold-weld method by Future Shop's engineers and guaranteed for ten years. The plugs are put on using a cold weld method with an official tool supplied by Atlas. Cold-welding does not involve solder, which means the plug is crimped around the conductors at 360 degrees' under very high pressure to form an air-tight seal, which prevents the conductors from oxidising. This forms a better contact than soldering. Furthermore, the conductor is in full contact with the plug, which is in 360-degree contact with the binding post of your equipment, which means the signal flow is maximised from the cable into your equipment.

 

How to Order

Ordering your cable from Future Shop is simple. Follow these simple steps to customise and secure your purchase:

  1. Length Selection: Begin by selecting the desired length of your cable from the dropdown menu provided. Choose the appropriate measurement that suits your specific setup requirements.
  2. Plug Selection: Next, specify the type of plugs you need for both the 'Amplifier end' and the 'Speaker end' of the cable. Select the plugs that best match your equipment and connectivity preferences from the dropdown menus.
  3. Burn-In Time: If you prefer your cable to undergo a burn-in process for optimal performance, indicate the desired duration from the dropdown menu. Unless otherwise specified, all cables are pre-burnt in for 96 hours.
  4. Add to Basket: Once you have made all the necessary selections, click on the 'Add to Basket' button. This action adds your customised cable to your shopping basket, bringing you one step closer to completing your order.
  5. Dispatch and Delivery: After placing your order, Future Shop or the manufacturer's engineers will promptly manufacture your cable according to your specifications. It will then undergo the specified burn-in process if chosen.

Once these processes are complete and subject to Future Shop's Terms & Conditions and stock availability, your cable will be dispatched for delivery.

Please remember that the dispatch time may vary depending on the complexity of your custom cable and the stock availability. Future Shop is committed to ensuring a smooth ordering process and providing you with high-quality products that meet your audio needs.

 

About Atlas Cables Made in United Kingdom

Atlas Cables, a distinguished company headquartered in Scotland, embodies engineering excellence, showcasing an unwavering commitment to research, development, and quality manufacturing. The company's foundational ethos is rooted in an unyielding love for music, from which stems its innovative approach to designing and crafting audio cables and accessories.

What sets Atlas Cables apart from many other brands, often called 'assemblers,' is their control over the entire creation process. While many competitors settle for assembling products from 'off the shelf' components, Atlas delves deeper, ensuring that each element of their products - from core conductors to insulating materials and terminations - is precisely tailored to meet or exceed performance specifications. This control translates to consistency in assembly and a robust quality control system backed by a five-year guarantee.

Manufacturing primarily in Scotland, a region known for its longstanding tradition of engineering brilliance, Atlas Cables takes pride in building products unique to its brand. Their approach circumvents reliance on pre-existing components and instead focuses on original thinking and total control. This philosophy has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies like the low-mass/high-bandwidth Achromatic & Ultra RCA plugs and the more recent Metik connectors tailored for the personal audio market.

Atlas Cables' comprehensive in-house capabilities encompass everything from CAD concept drawings to listening room tests, ensuring synergy across their entire product range. This ability to innovate, paired with rigorous testing and attentive listening, is more than a business strategy; it's the company's unique 'DNA,' ensuring that every product reflects the love of music that fuels the brand.

In a market where others may settle for assembling existing parts, Atlas Cables continues to push boundaries, seeking better ways to design and build their products. Their insistence on originality and excellence allows them to offer advanced technology remarkably cost-effectively. The final result? A portfolio of cables, plugs, and accessories you'll not find elsewhere is truly unique to Atlas, reflecting a profound connection between engineering excellence and the deep love of music that inspired it all.

 

Specification :

  • Construction : Multi-core
  • Material : OFC
  • Dielectric : PEF
  • Capacitance : 70.51 pF/m
  • Inductance : 0.816 µH/m
  • Resistance : 0.0094 Ohms/m
  • VOP : 0.73
  • Outside Diameter : 8.5mm

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

 

Enhance Your Experience: Free Cable Burn-In Service with Nordost VIDAR Machine

 

Please take note of the following details regarding our cable burn-in service:

  • Cable Compatibility: We regret to inform you that we cannot burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA plugs. In order for cables to undergo the burn-in process, they should be terminated or have connectors.
  • Timing: Cables will be burnt in for the selected period after processing your order. For custom-length cables, the burn-in process will occur after they have been terminated by the manufacturer or our engineers unless specified otherwise in the product description.
  • Availability: Future Shop provides our cable burn-in service free of charge, but its availability is at our discretion. While we strive to fulfil all burn-in requests for the specified time periods, please understand that during exceptionally busy periods, we may be unable to meet the demand due to limited connections on the Nordost Vidar cable conditioning machines.

The Nordost VIDAR cable burn-in machine integrates three key functions into one operation:

  1. Charge Neutralisation: It eliminates charges that accumulate around the cables and their insulation, ensuring a more balanced electrical environment.
  2. Deep Conditioning: The machine provides a wide band and deep conditioning process that affects the conductor core, resulting in changes to the signal transmission through the metal. This deep conditioning enhances the cable's performance.
  3. Ultrasonic Surface Conditioning: The VIDAR machine utilizes ultrasonic waves to condition the surface of the conductors, optimizing their contact and overall conductivity.

The VIDAR employs a proprietary combination of composite and complex signals to condition the cables. These signals comprise ultra-low and ultra-high frequencies, extending beyond the range of video frequencies. The signal moves back and forth along the cable, penetrating deep into the core with ultra-low frequencies and traversing the surface with ultra-high frequencies. This transmission method generates beat harmonics between the two complex waveforms, which permeate all layers of the cable. The circuitry of the VIDAR also drives electrons from the conductor into the insulation area, neutralizing electrical charges.

 

 

Nordost Vidar Burn-in Machine

 

 

So, what does this all mean for you?

The ultimate outcome of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation in your audio system.

Now, you may wonder why cable burn-in is necessary. During cable manufacturing, gasses become trapped as insulation is applied over the conductors. Additionally, new cables often possess high electrical charges, resulting in a brittle and bright sound that lacks the desired detail and depth for music production.

When cables undergo burn-in, the trapped gasses are dissipated, and small impurities in the conductor metals begin to exhibit diode-like behaviour, favouring current flow in a specific direction.

Here are the physical effects of the burn-in process:

  • Charge Neutralisation: The burn-in process neutralizes charges in the conductors and insulation, promoting a more balanced electrical environment.
  • Wide Bandwidth Frequencies: The conditioning affects how signals pass through the metal, enabling a wider range of frequencies to penetrate all cable layers.
  • Signal Transmission: The burn-in process establishes the directionality of the cable, optimizing signal transmission from one end to the other.

When cables are properly burnt in, you can expect the following audible changes in your audio system:

  • Fuller and Natural Sound: Your system should be capable of producing a more immersive and realistic performance with a fuller and more natural sound.
  • Increased Detail: You may notice enhanced details and nuances in the music, allowing you to perceive subtle elements that were previously hidden.
  • Improved Soundstage: The dimensionality of your system's soundstage can be greatly improved, creating a more spacious and immersive listening experience.

At Future Shop, our goal is to maximise your satisfaction. That's why we offer a free burn-in service on all our cables before they arrive at your door, enabling you to sit back and enjoy the benefits of properly conditioned cables in your audio system.

 

 


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5
Excellent cable and service from Futureshop.
21 Jul 2024
Verified Buyer
After spending a great deal of time and money on upgrading my interconnect and speaker cables, I still wasn't completely satisfied with the sound I was getting from my system. The treble was too bright and edgy, so I considered changing my 10-year-old amplifier. These speaker cables have really improved the sound. The treble is now more refined, the bass more evident, and everything sounds clearer. I'm totally satisfied with the sound I'm getting. I now realise how good my amplifier is and have decided to keep it. I opted for the 96-hour burn-in, and the cables sounded great as soon as I used them. There was some sibilance on vocals at first, but after a few hours, this completely disappeared. Futureshop's service was excellent.
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5
Amazing
30 Oct 2023
Verified Buyer
Good soundscape, is a great quality product, and is very well manufactured.
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5
Wow, they're punchy and engaging.
21 Apr 2023
Verified Buyer
I moved from QED cables to try something a little different. I'm very glad I have. There's quite a punch to these, real crisp, precise sound that is extremely detailed. The soundstage is very eye-opening and seductive to the senses, emphasising the Linn drum sequencer greatly and making its stage quite vast. MR Harket's voice is made more direct and very much the pinnacle as per usual in the songs. Take, for example, T-REX, the drums on the slider have quite a deep, punchy presence, and the warmth and detail of Marc's guitar work, especially on Buick McKane, the song. Also, Chariot Choogle has energy in its bones, brought to life with the Atlas Equator speaker cable. Then we get heavily hypnotised by Billie Holiday; the cables truly bring her prowess to life her vocals pretty much swim into your soul and the subtlety of the snare drums being brushed in the background is just heavenly.
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5
Replacement Cables
14 Apr 2023
Verified Buyer
I needed a longer run of cables as I re-positioned my electronics, these replaced a pair of Audioquest Rocket-11, which I loved, but I have to say these are a much better pairing with my Rega Exon-3 mono blocks and Kef R-3s. Everything seems much more controlled and punchier, and well I guess, like Victor in the comments, with his Rega system more natural, so they seem to synergise well. I went with the gold-plated Z plugs. I had the entire 96-hour burn, and they sounded great out of the box. I'm happy with my choice; delivery was fast (considering the burn-in).
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5
Speaker Cable Upgrade
21 Nov 2022
Verified Buyer
I was sceptical about how much improvement I would get, replacing old cables with the Atlas Equator 2, but the difference was immediately noticeable. Worth the upgrade.
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5
Fantastic Cable
11 Nov 2022
Verified Buyer
I needed a slightly longer run of cables for my system and decided to try an Atlas product. This cable is very flexible and easy to place. I choose the 72-hour burn-in option, and it sounds fantastic right out of the box. I have no idea how to describe this, but the word natural comes to mind. Prior to this, I used Chord and QED Silver anniversary. Chord sounded very boomy, and QED is just too bright. This Atlas cable fits my Rega system just perfectly! The Future Shop service was flawless, as usual.
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5
Atlas Equator Speaker Cable
1 Jul 2022
Verified Buyer
EXCELLENT PHONE SERVICE WITH BRIGHT SMART MAN. THE CABLE ARRIVED VERY SOON AFTER AND I AM THRILLED WITH THE WHOLE THING.....SERVICE AND THE CABLE
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5
Atlas Equator 2.0 Speaker Cable
7 Apr 2022
Verified Buyer
I used these Atlas Equator 2.0 Cables on My Presonus Computer Speakers, & a more than noticeable difference; how to explain it ??? I listen to a lot of Music on Youtube & everything came out " Clearer & more defined " I'm not a Hi-fi Buff, so that's the best that I can do, Thanks for all Your help at FutureShop .................
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5
B&W 602 speakers have never sounded so good .
3 Jun 2021
Verified Buyer
Been using cheap QED 79 strand for a long time, Atlas equator 2.0 cable marked improvement , definitely more bass . Thank you to Gary and the team.
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5
Alright alright alright
18 Mar 2021
Verified Buyer
Massively improved the sound of my hifi after years of creeping fuzz, great quality at an accessible price. Great service from future shop too
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5
Premium and Beautiful
12 Sep 2020
Verified Buyer
Extremely high quality and the banana plugs are some of the best fitting I have ever experienced. Extremely good value and very pleased customer.
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5
Surprisingly good!
10 Sep 2020
Verified Buyer
Well, these did surprise me. Used them for the front L+R+Centre speakers of my theatre system (Arcam AVR850 driving Dali Rubicon6's and centre speaker) and everything "tightened up" especially in stereo direct mode. These cables perform as well as more expensive ones, I have tested them against another system, Naim XS3 and ProAc D28's with QED Revelation and preferred the delivery from the equator 2 ... so replaced the QED! I think bang for buck, these are exceptional.
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5
Purchased after hearing the cables in my son's system
27 Aug 2020
Verified Buyer
Arrived down under in 16 days after despatch which is extremely good for Covid.
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5
Very good
27 May 2020
Verified Buyer
Very good
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5
Custom speaker cable
3 Feb 2020
Verified Buyer
Top quality excellent value for money
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5
Excellent.
30 Dec 2019
Verified Buyer
Fast delivery to Russia. The cable is excellent, I bought with bananas. Bananas are tight but have good contact.
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5
excellent
26 Dec 2019
Verified Buyer
Great product and friendly efficient service - thank you!
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5
Atlas Equator 2.0
18 Aug 2019
Verified Buyer
Atlas Equator 2.0 is a perfect cable for my system. Sounds great! Thank you!
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5
Great
15 Aug 2019
Verified Buyer
Great cable with excellent sound . Thank you !
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5
Left/Centre/Right Channels of Home Theatre System
23 Jun 2019
Verified Buyer
I purchased 3 lengths of the Equator 2.0 after a home theatre demo; needless to say I was totally impressed with it's open soundstage. I'm using it for the front 3 channels of my home theatre system, partnering my Onkyo RZ1100 with my Klipsch reference speakers and it sounds flawless. Although a tough, solid cable it bends well and was easily installed through the studs and around the racking corners. Would happily purchase again and recommend to others.
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5
Fantastic cable
21 Jun 2019
Verified Buyer
Fantastic cable. I run this cable through my Hi-Fi and AV amps I've tried many other cables, some costing silly money but have always come back to this. I've always found it a very clear sounding cable and at a very reasonable cost, the last length I bought was to use in an Amp switching box that I have built, so now all output cable is the same. I also use Atlas interconnects as I have found the company to know what they are talking about when it comes to cable building, I can't recommend them enough
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5
A1 in terms of product and delivery
17 May 2019
Verified Buyer
A1 in terms of product and delivery.Thank you.!
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5
Excellent sound and good quality cable and in honor of them much cheaper from here in Greece the store is very helpful and with 96 hours burning and I have done it in an excellent condition and relatively fast it is that the ONKYO amplifier MK2 PICK and t
18 Jan 2019
Verified Buyer
Excellent sound and good quality cable and in honor of them much cheaper from here in Greece the store is very helpful and with 96 hours burning and I have done it in an excellent condition and relatively fast it is that the ONKYO amplifier MK2 1210 PICK UP and the KLIPSCH RF82II speaker went to another dimension THANK YOU !!!!
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5
Excellent sound and top quality cable
8 Apr 2018
Verified Buyer
Excellent sound and top quality cable. Firstly, two thumbs up to Future Shop for their advice on the choice of cable and for their service. It was excellent and super fast. With regards to the Atlas Equator, paired with my Marantz amp and Jamo speakers and switching from standard zip chord, I can't stress enough the jump in quality for the better. Who would say that all speaker cables sound the same?!! The soundstage has grown to fill the room, the bass is tighter and the highs are smoother. The sibilance that was previously present is all but gone from the system. If I had to use two words to characterise this cable I would use the words silky smooth. Any distortion or harshness in the system is simply gone. All in all an excellent cable from an excellent distributor.
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5
Atlas Equator 2.0 Speaker Cable
25 Feb 2018
Verified Buyer
Purchased 5 lengths of Atlas Equator 2.0 Speaker Cable in June 2017 needed another length of this cable as per previous purchase from Future Cables phoned ordered and next morning my order was with me fantastic service just to repeat myself advice and service from this company is first class.
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5
Adam Senior advised me on the best option for my
12 Sep 2017
Verified Buyer
Adam Senior advised me on the best option for my system and the results are extremely impressive. I am not especially knowledgeable when it comes to hi-fi but I love listening to music and I wanted to create a system that would do justice to my records and CDs. Adam's advice enabled me to purchase the correct type of cable and connector plugs to complement my amp and speakers and allow me to enjoy the full effect of the music. It is rare to find a company which places so much importance on customer relationships these days. I can wholeheartedly recommend both the product and the exemplary service.
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5
Very satisfied with several things:1. NO CHINA.....
22 Feb 2017
Verified Buyer
Very satisfied with several things: 1. NO CHINA goods! 2.Handmade-Really! 3.SEHR fast delivery! 4.Price: also top! 5.Selection - very big! Simply class-am satisfied.. GERMAN: Sehr zufrieden mit mehrere Sachen : 1."NO CHINA" Ware ! 2.Handmade-Wirklich ! 3.SEHR schnelle Lieferung ! 4.Preislich: auch top ! 5.Auswahl -sehr gross ! Einfach klasse-bin zufrieden .
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5
Adam Senior advised me on the best option for my s.....
15 Oct 2016
Verified Buyer
Adam Senior advised me on the best option for my system and the results are extremely impressive. I am not especially knowledgeable when it comes to hi-fi but I love listening to music and I wanted to create a system that would do justice to my records and CDs. Adam's advice enabled me to purchase the correct type of cable and connector plugs to complement my amp and speakers and allow me to enjoy the full effect of the music. It is rare to find a company which places so much importance on customer relationships these days. I can wholeheartedly recommend both the product and the exemplary service.
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5
William Laidlaw The quality of audio speaker cable.....
15 Jun 2016
Verified Buyer
William Laidlaw The quality of audio speaker cable and speed of delivery are exemplary. The advice and service when dealing with futureshop was a great experience will always use this forward thinking company from now on. Also assured if I was not happy to get in touch, and after coupling the AV system up tell them what I think of the sound. Really happy with this level of support Thank you to the 2 Adams. Also very happy with the sound quality from my AV system which is the main thing.
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5
Asked for a certain type of speaker cable which wa.....
13 Jun 2016
Verified Buyer
Asked for a certain type of speaker cable which was not really the one for my system. Got advice from Adam Senior and went for above cable gave measurements for 5 cables with 4 mm plugs going to the AV amp unfortunately one was the wrong length just told to send back the next day the correct cable length arrived. Adam Junior gave me the refund. The cables are amazing big improvement on original cables. The service from the guys at Future shop is amazing the advice is for each install even if the cables are cheaper. The two Adams are real gents will definitely buy from this unique company again focus is on customer satisfaction. Being a member of which magazine want to see this company on it's list of top service internet companies.
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