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AudioQuest Carbon 48G HDMI Cable

As low as £149.00 £124.17
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Carbon 48G
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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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Carbon 48 features 5% Silver-Plated Copper conductors that have been direction-controlled for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise; a high-loss carbon layer, sandwiched between layers of metal around the 4 FRL + eARC pairs, further enhances noise-dissipation.

AudioQuest Carbon 48G HDMI Cable

 

Sound first. While 8K and other compelling videos/gaming features make the HDMI headlines, AudioQuest’s 48 and eARC-Priority Series HDMI cables are their best-sounding HDMI cables yet.

The greater precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances required to deliver HDMI cables that transfer up to 48Gbps bandwidth mean all of AudioQuest’s tried-and-true ingredients and techniques matter every bit as much as ever before.

Carbon 48 features 5% Silver-Plated Copper conductors that have been direction-controlled for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise; a high-loss carbon layer, sandwiched between layers of metal around the 4 FRL + eARC pairs, further enhances noise-dissipation.

All of AudioQuest’s new 48Gbps HDMI cables can transfer up to professional 10K Ultra-HD video. The impressive 48Gbps data rate is made possible by four balanced audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps each. And, of course, the latest technology is backwards compatible with 4K displays.

 

Features :

  • Solid 5% Silver Conductors
  • Level 3 Noise Disippation - Carbon Layer, Metal Layer & Direction Controlled
  • Solid 5% Silver eARC Conductors
  • All 19 conductors are Direction-Controlled (A/V, eARC, Ground-Reference Drains, Control, Power)
  • All 48G cables up to 5m have the bandwidth required for video with resolutions up to 10k, including 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz

 

Solid 5% Silver Conductors

In AudioQuest HDMI cables, increasingly thick layers of silver plating are applied to AudioQuest’s Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors to improve Noise-Dissipation. Placing the superior metal on the outside of the conductor produces the greatest benefit on overall performance—a superbly cost-effective way to maximize a digital cable. Carbon 48 uses 5% Silver-Plated Copper for its conductors.

 

Level 3 Noise Dissipation: Carbon + Metal + Directionality

Traditional “100% shielding” is not enough to guard against the increasingly prevalent effects of Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite radiation. In AudioQuest HDMI cables, all 19 conductors are Direction-Controlled to minimize the RF Noise that damages performance by “directing” or draining it away from the most vulnerable circuits. Level 3 Noise Dissipation adds a high-loss carbon layer sandwiched between layers of metal around the 4 FRL + eARC pairs to further enhance noise-dissipation. Additional Noise-Dissipation techniques (Levels 4 and up) are applied as budget permits to further reduce noise.

 

48G HDMI Cables from AudioQuest

AudioQuest “48” HDMI cables can transfer up to professional 10K Ultra-HD video. The 48Gbps bandwidth is made possible by 4 balanced audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps each. The precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances required to produce HDMI cables that transfer up to 48Gbps bandwidth mean many of AudioQuest’s tried-and-true ingredients and techniques are more important than ever before.

 

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

All AudioQuest HDMI cables support HDR (High Dynamic Range) and Dynamic HDR. HDR content expands the contrast of the image for blacker blacks and brighter whites/highlights as well as greater colour saturation and brightness. In addition, 4K Ultra-HD content allows for a wider colour range.

This combination of technologies results in more realistic HDR images with greater perceived depth. Dynamic HDR (HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, for example) enables frame-by-frame HDR optimization rather than HDR settings that are fixed for the entire program. The most prominent current HDR formats are HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.

AudioQuest 18Gbps and 48Gbps HDMI cables are compatible with all varieties of HDR, which can be found on Ultra-HD Blu-ray, and all major streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV+, and others.

 

eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI’s Audio Return Channel (ARC) sends audio from a TV to a soundbar or AV receiver for greater simplicity and flexibility in system setup. Hardware’s previous ARC capabilities max out at lossy (compressed) 5.1-channel surround sound.

Today’s HDMI 2.1 hardware supports enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), which increases the digital bandwidth dramatically to support uncompressed and lossless high-resolution multichannel audio, including Dolby TrueHD and Atmos, and DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS: X.

Not only do all current generations of AudioQuest HDMI cables have the conductors and bandwidth required for eARC’s enhanced sonic capabilities, but, in order to ensure superior audio performance, the ARC-channel conductor-pair is internally controlled for direction, running in the opposite direction from the 4 pairs that carry information to the TV.

Finally, AudioQuest’s eARC-Priority models include 4 Silver-Plated Forest 48-level audio/video data pairs—but with a far superior single data pair for the TV’s audio output. By upgrading the ARC data path only, audiophile quality is made possible at a fraction of the cost of upgrading all 5 data pairs.

 

Specification :

  • 48Gbps bandwidth - supports up to 10k resolutions
  • Solid 5% Silver A/V Conductors
  • Solid 5% Silver eARC Conductors
  • 1.25% Silver Ground Reference Drain
  • Carbon Layer, Metal Layer & Direction-Controlled Noise-Dissipation
  • Carbon Braided Outer Jacket - Lengths of 0.6m to 3m only
  • CMG (CL3/FT4) Outer Jacket - Lengths of 5m
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

 

About AudioQuest

AudioQuest has been the largest cable supplier to the high-end specialist market for many years. AudioQuest is sold in several hundred outlets in the US and in over sixty countries. Bill Lowe (Founder) is especially pleased that this success has been possible despite his insistence that the foundation of the company, and the foundation of AudioQuest marketing, must be the performance of the product. In the audio world, many professionals have learned that it is not always convenient to listen to the products they sell … they might learn something they don’t want to know! Bill has always understood the challenge of basing the existence of AudioQuest on the performance of the product. However, to Bill, this is the only reasonable way to do business and the only acceptable way to combine his passion for music (and all things high performance), with his need to make a living.

Specification :

  • 48Gbps bandwidth - supports up to 10k resolutions
  • Solid 5% Silver A/V Conductors
  • Solid 5% Silver eARC Conductors
  • 1.25% Silver Ground Reference Drain
  • Carbon Layer, Metal Layer & Direction-Controlled Noise-Dissipation
  • Carbon Braided Outer Jacket - Lengths of 0.6m to 3m only
  • CMG (CL3/FT4) Outer Jacket - Lengths of 5m
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

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
97%
4.9 /5.0 of 12 Reviews
5 stars 11 (92%)
4 stars 0 (0%)
3 stars 1 (8%)
2 stars 0 (0%)
1 star 0 (0%)
3
High Quality HDMI Cable
9 Sep 2024
I purchased this cable to connect my new TV (K55XRPU) with my existing (2019) Blu-ray/DVD Player (UBP-X800). I am delighted with the outcome. Both audio and visual are much improved (compared to my previous TV, KD49X850B, which used a standard HDMI cable to connect the player). (I only awarded 3 stars - as I didn’t try out any other HDMI cable upgrades. However, this is a high-quality HDMI cable, which is a safe choice.)
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5
Best cable for quality
8 Mar 2024
Verified Buyer
Having already had a cinnamon cable, I updated it to this carbon cable, and what a massive difference it is from my cinnamon. The sound quality is exceptional, and the picture quality is out of this world. Streaming is pure heaven, sharper &smoother, and the colours are perfect. The sound picks up every detail I've missed. My OLED LGC1 is now just perfect.
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5
A great cable that surprised me with the difference it made
24 Feb 2024
Verified Buyer
I've got a decent old TV and 4k Blu-ray player, and I've previously connected them with a £20 Belkin HDMI cable. I just got the Audioquest Carbon, and it's made an obvious difference for the better. Both picture quality and sound have taken a jump. My 4k films didn't seem that much better than my Blu-rays before, no longer. My Blu-rays look amazing now; Avatar and Toy Story 3, for example, are stunning. It's an expensive cable, but I look at it this way. My TV cost £1300 and my player £350; improving their performance to such an extent for under £200 is a no-brainer.
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5
The best
19 Nov 2023
Verified Buyer
This is an upgrade. I previously owned the Audioquest Cinnamon. I couldn’t believe how much better the Carbon cable is. The picture is much better; blacks are much darker, and the colours are more vivid. Sound is more three-dimensional and more real.
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5
A Great Cable!
23 Sep 2023
Verified Buyer
I was very pleased with the performance of this cable. It was notably better for picture and sound than the Cinnamon AudioQuest cables I used previously.
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5
Not cheap, but a worthwhile upgrade
27 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
I previously used an AudioQuest 'Forest' 48G HDMI Cable, but I recently upgraded to this 'Carbon' version. I have definitely been able to see and particularly hear an upgrade in both sound & vision. The picture quality seems sharper and clearer, but the biggest improvement is the sound. I have been able to dial down the volume level from 30-something on my TV's volume setting to 20-something. The cable is very sturdy and solidly made. Usual excellent service from FutureShop also, as always.
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5
Expensive and worth it
31 May 2022
Verified Buyer
I was previously using Wireworld HDMI cables from 2015, and these are a big step up. HDMI handshakes and video selection (i.e. HRD, Dolby Vision) vastly improve speed. I didn't note a staggering improvement on the video side, but there is a definite improvement in sound at both ends of the spectrum. The bass is full, and an air & sparkle extends beyond the WW Starlight HDMI cable. The build quality is also stellar, as is the lifetime warranty. If you have invested in good components, speakers and power conditioning, I recommend this Audioquest HDMI cable.
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5
A Superb Cable for I2S Connection
7 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
Today I got my cable and connected my DDC to the DAC, replacing an old cable I bought ages ago for connecting my satellite receiver to my tv. I heard from others that cables did also matter in the digital domain, but this blew my mind. Much more details, and the sound is dying out more naturally. I can't describe the improvement, but it is huge. Forget about upgrading your hardware all the time; upgrade your cables and be amazed.
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5
I love it
30 Aug 2021
Verified Buyer
Amazing quality, increased the sharpness and the colors
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5
Fantastic improvement
1 May 2021
Verified Buyer
4K HDR now displays an incredibly clean, ‘deep’ image, exceptional colour and subtleties of shade and texture, remarkable detail and overall is far more engaging and engrossing than previous. Another great addition to the Carbon series from Audioquest.
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5
Audioquest Carbon 48G HDMI
16 Mar 2021
Verified Buyer
Really very good cable, very clear and life like, marvellous colours HDR excellent much brighter than old cable which was only 10 Gbps 1080p, Well worth the money if you looking for upgrade buy this, Thanks Future shop good delivery.
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5
Better than the Chocolate for picture and sound.
8 Mar 2021
Verified Buyer
Crisp clean picture and sound a well balanced cable. Like the pearl just more of.. Better than the Chocolate which it's mid range is smothered but this cable top notch good value.
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