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.
Founder
Since 2006
Stocked by FutureShop
70+
Products
VdH Stylus
Used Across the Industry
Cartridges, Interconnects, Speaker, Tonearm Cables
Product Types

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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. Aalt Jouke van den Hul taught physics at Delft University of Technology, and the stylus profile that carries his name came out of extended computer analysis carried out there in the 1970s. The insight was to shape the playback stylus to imitate the cutter stylus that made the groove in the first place, which puts far more of the diamond in contact with the groove wall than a conventional elliptical, reducing wear and retrieving more of what was cut into the record. Goldring were the first to adopt it, and it is now used under licence and in variation by cartridge makers across the industry.

The company he founded in the Netherlands 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 and rebuild 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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