AudioQuest

AudioQuest

The broadest range we carry by some distance, from an affordable HDMI cable up to serious high end. The brand to start with if you want one name covering an entire system.

About AudioQuest

Est. 1980
California, USA
Bill Low
Founder
Since 2009
Stocked by FutureShop
290+
Products
DBS, Noise-Dissipation, solid-core conductors
Key technologies

AudioQuest's engineering, from solid-core conductors to DBS

Bill Low started AudioQuest in Irvine, California in 1980 selling cable out of the boot of a car, and the company still rests on the same set of engineering positions. They have been unusually consistent about them, which is rare in a field where fashion moves quickly.

The first is solid-core conductors rather than stranded. Stranded cable has thousands of tiny contact points between strands, and AudioQuest's view is that current moving between them is a source of distortion. Solid core removes the problem at the cost of flexibility, which is why an AudioQuest cable feels stiffer than most.

The second is metal purity and surface quality. Long-Grain Copper, Perfect-Surface Copper and Perfect-Surface Silver are AudioQuest's own conductor grades, and moving up the range is largely a matter of moving through them.

The third is the Dielectric-Bias System. A small battery pack maintains a charge on the insulation so it is not being asked to form and collapse a field along with the music signal. It is AudioQuest's answer to a problem most cable makers address by changing insulation material instead.

AudioQuest also make the DragonFly portable DACs, the Niagara power conditioners and Storm series mains cables developed under Garth Powell, and a well-regarded set of AV care products.

4.95/5 from 20,697+ reviews Award Winning Dealer Since 2013 UK Specialist since 2005

Shop by Range

AudioQuest name their ranges by cable type rather than running one ladder across the catalogue, so the speaker cable equivalent of a Cinnamon HDMI is not called Cinnamon. The metals run through the digital cables, Rocket and Folk Heroes cover speaker cable, and Bridges, Falls and Rivers cover analogue interconnects. Mythical Creatures is the only naming that runs across every type.

Entry
Pearl & Forest
The entry point for AudioQuest digital cables. Solid Long-Grain Copper conductors and proper geometry at a price that suits a first step up from packaged cables.
Shop Pearl & Forest
Most popular
Entry to Mid
Cinnamon
Adds silver-plated conductors over Forest. The step most people notice first, and the range we sell most of.
Shop Cinnamon
Mid
Carbon
Carbon-based noise dissipation and higher silver content. For a system where the source is already doing good work and the cable is the limiting part.
Shop Carbon
High End
Vodka & Coffee
Perfect-Surface Copper+ and higher silver percentages. Vodka covers Ethernet and HDMI, Coffee covers USB and coax.
Shop Vodka & Coffee
Reference
Diamond
Perfect-Surface Silver conductors throughout. The top of the metals ladder, for systems where the digital chain is the focus.
Shop Diamond
Speaker cable
Rocket
AudioQuest's core speaker cable range. Multiple gauge and geometry options from Rocket 11 up, with Spread-Spectrum Technology throughout.
Shop Rocket
Speaker, high end
Folk Heroes
Robin Hood and William Tell. Speaker cable above Rocket, with DBS and a choice of factory termination or bare wire.
Shop Folk Heroes
Analogue interconnect
Bridges, Falls & Rivers
The analogue interconnect ranges. Bridges and Falls at the entry point, Rivers above them, with Mythical Horses at the top of the analogue line.
Shop Bridges, Falls & Rivers
Mains cables
NRG & Storm
AudioQuest's mains cables. NRG covers the entry and mid points, Storm sits above with larger conductors and heavier noise control.
Shop NRG & Storm
Reference
Mythical Creatures
Thunderbird, Firebird and Dragon. The reference tier, and the only AudioQuest naming that runs across speaker, analogue, digital and power.
Shop Mythical Creatures

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    AudioQuest MHL to HDMI Adaptor

    SKU: MHLHDMIAD

    (1 reviews)
    £22.46
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    AudioQuest MHL to HDMI Adaptor. This amazing adapter will allow you to connect your mobile phone to your TV or home theatre system via a HDMI cable or any other device with a HDMI port.
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  • AudioQuest FLX/SLiP 14/4 Jumper Cable (1 Pair)
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    AudioQuest FLX/SLiP 14/4 Jumper Cable (1 Pair)

    SKU: AQ FLX/SLiP Jumper

    (1 reviews)
    £20.82
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    AudioQuest's new FLX/SLiP series of in-wall speaker cables has been designed to make your life at least a little easier.

     

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    AudioQuest 500 Series Spade (Silver) - Pack of 4

    SKU: SPADE507FRS

    (1 reviews)
    £108.29
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    These AudioQuest plugs can be used to terminate your speaker cable with ease and do not require the use of any special tools.
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    AudioQuest 1000 Series Spade (Silver) - Pack of 4

    SKU: SPADE1007FR

    (1 reviews)
    £183.29
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    These AudioQuest plugs can be used to terminate your speaker cable with ease and do not require the use of any special tools.
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    Audioquest Fire 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Fire RCA

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    £1,915.83
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    The Elements employ Triple-Balanced Geometry and asymmetrical signal and ground impedance. When used single-ended with RCA plugs, the 1 larger conductor is used for positive and the 2 single-gauge-smaller conductors are combined to provide a ground reference which has 59% lower impedance than the signal conductor.
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    Audioquest Big Sur 2 RCA to 5 Pin Din Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Big Sur RCA - 5 Pin Din

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    £120.83
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    Big Sur's Perfect-Surface Copper+ has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication.
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    AudioQuest Diamond Digital Audio AES/EBU

    SKU: AQ Diamond AES/EBU

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    £1,145.00
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    The Diamond comes with 100% Solid Silver. While AES/EBU can be single-ended, balanced, or optical, here we refer to the balanced-digital interconnect.
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    Audioquest Big Sur 3.5mm to 5 Pin Din Audio Cable

    SKU: AQ Big Sur Mini Jack - 5 Pin Din

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    £120.83
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    Big Sur's Perfect-Surface Copper+ has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication.
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    Audioquest Chicago 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: AQ Chicago RCA

    (1 reviews)
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    £99.96
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    Chicago uses Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors in a Double-Balanced Geometry and starts at a 1.0 meter pair with RCAs.
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  • AudioQuest Cinnamon USB Type A to Lightning Cable
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    AudioQuest Cinnamon USB Type A to Lightning Cable - Black November Deal

    SKU: AQ Cinnamon USB-Lightning

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    AQ’s take-no-prisoners Lightning connector uses an ABS shell, over a solid one-piece die-cast shield, over the properly stress-free internal connections.
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  • AudioQuest Coffee HDMI Cable
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    AudioQuest Coffee HDMI Cable Special Offer - Black November Deal

    SKU: AQ Coffee HDMI

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    Coffee HDMI uses 10% silver-plated solid core conductors, but also introduces AudioQuest’s Dielectric-Bias System. DBS provides a drop in the perceived noise floor and an increase in dynamic contrast, preserving all the subtle nuances and textures of the audio signal.
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    Audioquest Sydney 3.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Cable

    SKU: AQ Sydney Mini Jack

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    £182.50
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    Sydney's Perfect-Surface Copper+ has an astonishingly smooth and pure surface. Proprietary metal-processing technology protects the wire’s surface at every stage of drawing and fabrication.
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AudioQuest cables with a battery pack feature the Dielectric-Bias System (DBS). This system maintains a constant electrostatic field across the cable’s insulation, reducing time-based distortion and helping the cable’s dielectric behave more consistently. The result is improved clarity, tighter dynamics, and a more natural sound. The battery doesn’t power the signa, it simply conditions the cable to perform at a higher level from the moment it’s installed.

Yes. Upgrading power cables can significantly improve system performance, even more so when using components sensitive to noise. AudioQuest power cables are designed to reduce radio-frequency and electromagnetic interference (RF/EMI), stabilise current delivery, and improve the noise floor of your system. Many customers report noticeable gains in detail, dynamics, and overall tonal balance, especially when paired with AudioQuest Niagara power conditioners.

AudioQuest HDMI cables are designed for different performance tiers, each using higher-grade materials and noise-dissipation technologies.

  • Cinnamon features 1.25% silver-plated conductors and solid insulation, ideal for 4K systems.
  • Carbon increases silver content and shielding, offering improved clarity for both audio and video.
  • Vodka adds higher purity silver conductors and advanced carbon-based noise-dissipation for reference-level setups.

All current models support 4K/8K, HDR, and eARC. Your choice depends on the performance level of your system and how much detail you want to extract.

 

Each interconnect in the range offers a step up in materials and performance:

  • Evergreen: Solid LGC (Long-Grain Copper), foamed-polyethylene insulation, and gold-plated plugs.
  • Golden Gate: Adds better insulation and geometry for improved detail.
  • Sydney: Features higher-purity Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+), more advanced shielding, and cold-welded terminations.

All three are direction-controlled and designed for low distortion, choose based on your system’s resolution and listening priorities.

Yes. AudioQuest Ethernet cables, like Cinnamon, Vodka, and Diamond, are ideal for high-resolution streaming. They use solid conductors, high-quality materials, and advanced shielding to reduce packet errors and noise interference, which can affect timing and sound quality. Many listeners report better clarity, detail, and reduced harshness when switching to a higher-grade Ethernet cable for music streaming.

AudioQuest uses solid-core conductors, advanced insulation, and noise-dissipation systems to reduce distortion and improve signal integrity.

Yes, AudioQuest speaker cables are directional. They should be installed following the text and/or arrows marked on the cable from your amp to your speakers.

Many listeners report tighter bass and clearer midrange compared to basic cables, especially in resolving systems.

It depends on system quality and budget. Entry models suit modest systems, while higher ranges unlock more detail in high-end setups. Call (0208 905 1555) or Email (sales@futureshop.co.uk) one of our consultants to find the most suitable AudioQuest speaker cable for you.

AudioQuest HDMI cables focus on signal direction control, advanced shielding, and higher‑purity conductors to reduce noise and timing errors.

They can. Reduced noise and jitter can improve audio clarity, particularly when using eARC, Dolby Atmos or other high bandwidth audio formats.

Some models are directional to optimise signal flow. Always follow the arrow markings for correct installation.

They aim to reduce electrical noise, improve current delivery, and enhance overall system performance.

Many users report improved dynamics, lower noise, and better detail, particularly with source components and amplifiers.

This is the most common question about any mains power cable, and it is a fair one. The honest answer is yes, in many systems, particularly those built around quality components that are sensitive to mains noise. The UK mains supply carries a significant amount of RF interference and noise from household devices, smart meters, and the broader electrical grid. AudioQuest mains cables are designed to reduce the amount of that noise reaching your equipment. The improvement tends to be most noticeable as a quieter background, better low-level detail, and a more stable, controlled sound.

Yes. AudioQuest mains cables sold through Future Shop are UK-spec, fitted with correctly rated and fused UK mains plugs. All cables meet the relevant safety standards. If you are ever unsure about a cable specification or have questions about earthing and safety, our team is happy to advise before you purchase.

The NRG Y3 is the most popular starting point and represents strong value at its price. It uses solid Long-Grain Copper conductors and AudioQuest's noise-dissipation technology in a practical, flexible design. If your system is built around components worth upwards of £2,000 each, the NRG-Z3 or Thunder would be a more proportionate investment.

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