Van Den Hul Cables

Van Den Hul Cables

Dutch maker founded in 1980 by A.J. van den Hul, a physicist who designed the stylus profile that carries his name. One of very few companies making both reference cartridges and cables.

About Van Den Hul Cables

Est. 1980
Netherlands
A.J. van den Hul
Founder
Since 2006
Stocked by FutureShop
70+
Products
VdH Stylus Profile
Used Across the Industry
Cartridges, Interconnects, Speaker, Tonearm Cables
Product Types

The physicist who redesigned the stylus

A.J. van den Hul is a rare figure in audio: someone whose work changed a category and is credited by name for it. The Van den Hul stylus profile, developed in the 1970s, contacts a far greater length of the groove wall than a conventional elliptical, which reduces wear and retrieves more of what is cut into the record. It is now used under licence and in variation by cartridge makers across the industry.

The company he founded in 1980 does two things that rarely sit together. It builds cartridges by hand, at every level from accessible to reference, with the Colibri and Frog among the best regarded moving coils made. And it makes cables, using conductor materials including Linear Structured Carbon that behave differently from metal.

That combination gives the range an unusual coherence for anyone building an analogue front end, since the cartridge, the tonearm cable and the interconnect can all come from the same source and the same design thinking.

Van den Hul also retip cartridges from other makers, which is worth knowing if you own something valuable that needs attention.

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The cable names are individual rather than tiered, so The First, The Wind and The Name sit at different levels without an obvious ladder. Cartridges are filtered separately.

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    Van Den Hul The Revelation Hybrid Speaker Cable (Single Strand) - Factory Terminated

    SKU: C12

    (1 reviews)
    £66.67
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    The REVELATION HYBRID bridges the gap between the past where all our conductors were made of pure metals in all kind of configurations and the new era where other conductor materials are involved. Next Day Delivery.
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    Van Den Hul The Name 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Van Den Hul The Name

    (8 reviews)
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    Van Den Hul's The Name is a superb, highly versatile interconnect that can be used as an 2 RCA to RCA stereo cable, a digital coaxial audio cable or a composite video cable
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    Van Den Hul AES-EBU 110 Ohm Professional 1 XLR to 1 XLR

    SKU: AES-EBU 110 Ohm

    (5 reviews)
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    £100.00
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    The ultimate result is our AES-EBU 110 Ohm Professional cable which provides a superior digital signal transmission quality. Lifetime Warranty. Next Day Delivery Available.
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    Van Den Hul The Magnum MKII Hybrid Speaker Cable - Custom Length

    SKU: Van Den Hul The Magnum Hybrid

    (17 reviews)
    £50.00
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    The Magnum Hybrid is very attractive dark-red coloured mat finished twin-lead speaker cable. It is designed to produce the best transfer quality at an affordable price. Next Day Delivery.
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    Van Den Hul The Integration XLR to XLR Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Van Den Hul The Integaration XLR

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    The INTEGRATION HYBRID is a triple shielded quadruple core audio interconnect suitable for both balanced and unbalanced use
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    Van Den Hul The Orchid Audio Cable

    SKU: Van Den Hul The Orchid

    (2 reviews)
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    The ORCHID is characterised by its impeccable preservation of resolution, ambience and definition, its unbelievable reproduction of space and distance as well as its extremely natural, open and nonfatiguing sound.
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    Van Den Hul The Second XLR to XLR Audio Cable Pair

    SKU: Van Den Hul The Second XLR

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    The SECOND ® renders an outstanding resolution and neutrality when used as an electrical instrument cable.
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    Van Den Hul The CT 2x18 FEP (Halogen Free) Speaker Cable - Custom Length

    SKU: Van Den Hul The CT 2x18 FEP

    £7.25
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    There CT 2 x 18 FEP is a flatline twin conductor loudspeaker cable specifically designed for in-wall install applications. Next Day Delivery.
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    Van Den Hul The Cloud Hybrid 3T Bi-Amp (4-4) Factory Terminated Cable (Pair)

    SKU: Van Den Hul The Cloud (4-4)

    £2,415.83
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    The 3T The Cloud Hybrid cable is a four lead construction that can be used for stereo (2-2), bi-wire (2-4) and/or bi-amp (4-4) applications.
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  • Van Den Hul

    Van Den Hul The Twin Speaker Cable - Custom Length

    SKU: C06

    (1 reviews)
    £5.00
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    The TWIN is an entry level twin-lead AWG 16 loudspeaker cable with a good sonic quality despite its friendly price. Next Day Delivery.
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    Van Den Hul The Skyline Hybrid Speaker Cable - Custom Length

    SKU: C21

    (8 reviews)
    £5.83
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    The SKYLINE HYBRID is an elegant small twin conductor loudspeaker cable with outstanding qualities. Next Day Delivery.
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    Van Den Hul The Snowline Speaker Cable - Custom Length

    SKU: C23

    (4 reviews)
    £7.50
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    The design aim of The SNOWLINE was to produce a very affordable twin lead loudspeaker cable with a good sonic quality despite its low price. Next Day Delivery.
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Van den Hul sets itself apart with innovative conductor materials like Linear Structured Carbon and proprietary ‘3T’ technology. These deliver low resistance, high signal integrity, and a natural, detailed sound signature that has earned global recognition among audiophiles.

Van den Hul often labels some of its cables with the term “HYBRID,” which refers to their multi-material construction, typically combining different conductor types (e.g., LSC and metal layers) to enhance signal transmission and control electrical properties.

Van den Hul recommends gently rotating the RCA plug when inserting it. Their connectors have multiple cuts in both the center pin and outer shell which act like tiny combs that clean the contact surfaces as you insert, helping maintain optimal signal integrity.

Not at all. Van den Hul’s carbon conductors are purpose-driven: by aligning carbon fibers and applying energy during manufacturing (rather than bulk copper), they achieve smoother, more detailed sound, especially resolving low-level signals without the typical “crossover” distortion that metal conductors can introduce.

In 1990, they made a bold, costly switch from PVC to halogen-free insulation to avoid harmful emissions like hydrochloric acid and dioxins during disposal, actively making products that are safer for both home use and the planet.

Yes. Van den Hul cables are designed to improve sound quality across all setups, from stereo Hi-Fi systems to multi-channel home cinema. Their advanced shielding and conductor designs deliver better dynamics, lower noise, and more immersive sound, regardless of the application.

Van den Hul cables use proprietary conductor materials and carbon‑based technologies designed to reduce noise and distortion.

They are often described as smooth, natural, and detailed without sounding harsh or analytical.

As with many of the speaker cables (unless stated), the Van Den Hul The Magnum MKII Hybrid Speaker Cable is ordered in singles. For a pair of speaker cables, order a quantity (QTY) of 2. This is so customers can order cables at varying lengths, or simply order one cable, for example, as a centre channel or as a replacement.

Van den Hul's research led A.J. van den Hul to conclude that metal conductors, including copper and silver, can introduce a subtle form of high-frequency distortion caused by the skin effect and the way electrons interact with the conductor's grain boundaries. Carbon-based conductors behave differently, avoiding these issues. The result, in Van den Hul's cables, is often described as a smoother, more natural top end with less listening fatigue over long sessions.

Van den Hul cables, like most high-quality speaker cables, do benefit from a run-in period. Because their construction differs from conventional metal cables, the run-in process can take a little longer than average. Many users report that 100 to 150 hours of use sees the cables settle fully. Future Shop offers a professional cable burn-in service if you would prefer to skip the waiting period.

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