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AudioQuest Pearl 48G HDMI Cable

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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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Making use of 4 audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps, the Pearl 48G HDMI cable is capable of carrying up to 10K Ultra-HD video (it is, of course, still compatible with 4k displays). Whether for regular viewing or for gaming, this HDMI cable delivers highly on picture and sound quality.

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AudioQuest Pearl 48G HDMI Cable

 

Making use of 4 audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps, the Pearl 48G HDMI cable is capable of carrying up to 10K Ultra-HD video (it is, of course, still compatible with 4k displays). Whether for regular viewing or for gaming, this HDMI cable delivers highly on picture and sound quality.

What AudioQuest say

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.

Pearl 48 features high-purity Long-Grain Copper conductors that have been direction-controlled for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise.

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 Long-Grain Copper Conductors
  • Level 1 Noise Disippation - Direction Controlled
  • Long-Grain Copper 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 Long-Grain Copper Conductors

Solid conductors eliminate strand-interaction distortion. Pearl’s solid Long-Grain Copper allows a smoother and clearer sound than cables using regular OFHC (Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity) copper. OFHC is a general metal industry specification regarding “loss” without any concern for distortion. LGC has fewer oxides within the conducting material, fewer impurities, fewer grain boundaries, and definitively better performance.

 

Level 1 Noise Dissipation: Direction-Controlled

This is the foundation of AudioQuest’s Noise-Dissipation technologies. 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. Additional Noise-Dissipation techniques (Levels 2 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 Long-Grain Copper A/V Conductors
  • Solid Long-Grain Copper eARC Conductors
  • Tinned Copper Ground Reference Drain
  • Direction-Controlled Noise-Dissipation
  • CMG (CL3/FT4) Outer Jacket
  • 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 Long-Grain Copper A/V Conductors
  • Solid Long-Grain Copper eARC Conductors
  • Tinned Copper Ground Reference Drain
  • Direction-Controlled Noise-Dissipation
  • CMG (CL3/FT4) Outer Jacket
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.

Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2 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 Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.

 

 

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

 

We offer 'Free 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 Future Shop
  • 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 DHL 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 DPD or DHL).
  • 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.

UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS

Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*

Weight Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE)
0000g – 1000g £ 3.95
1000g – 1400g £ 4.95
1400g – 1800g £ 5.95
1800g – 2000g £ 6.95
2000g – 3000g £ 8.95

* 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 DHL 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 DHL.

 

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 Future Shop 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.

 

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 not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days.
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 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.

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs & Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 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 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 at our discretion.

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

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5
Excellent picture quality, reliable service
9 Jun 2026
Fantastic service from FutureShop as always, ensured my order was sent next day when ApplePay defaulted to standard delivery (even though there was no difference in price).

Fantastic cable, great picture and sound via eARC.
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5
Good and fast response, quality of cable is good
1 Jun 2026
Good service and quick response, quality is good.
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Excellent cable and customer service.
22 May 2026
Excellent cable and customer service.
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5 Mar 2026
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4 stars
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5
Excellent Cable and Service
28 Feb 2026
Verified Buyer
A fantastic product of the highest quality. I opted to collect the cable the following day and received a helpful call to let me know it was ready.

Friendly, efficient service and excellent value for money.
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5
Fantastic product
2 Feb 2026
Verified Buyer
Ordered this product twice in the last month, quality product.

Both times delivered within 24 hours. Highly recommended.
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5
Excellent cable and service
13 Jan 2026
Verified Buyer
I’m definitely not an expert when it comes to AV cables, so I won’t be waxing lyrical about improvements to sound or vision. All I will say is that the Audioquest Pearl 48 cable is brilliant for use with a wall-mounted TV, as it is so flexible. It is well made and good value for money.

I used it to connect a multi-satellite receiver to my LG OLED TV, and I’m very happy with the results. I now have Audioquest throughout my home, and they all do the job more than satisfactorily.

Futureshop is my one-stop shop for all cables, and their service can’t be faulted.
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Audioquest Pearl HDMI
16 Dec 2025
Verified Buyer
Great advice, as always, great product at competitive prices.
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5
Great cables, great service
9 Dec 2025
Verified Buyer
Very good cable for my purposes - sources to the AV receiver.

Future Shop service is fab as well.
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5
Good quality
29 Nov 2025
Verified Buyer
Cables are probably the most unexciting part of an AV system until they don't work as they should! I was using unbranded cables and experiencing signal dropouts.

I'm pleased to say that these Audioquest Pearl cables fixed this problem. The cables are thin and flexible, but importantly, their suitability for the HDMI 2.1 spec is known, so they just work.

Buy with confidence. FutureShop provides a very fast turnaround on orders
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5
Good value
25 Nov 2025
Verified Buyer
Well made but nice and flexible, and not at all bulky. Nicely finished and packaged, and the picture on my new OLED TV looks just great with this cable, so I boought another for my soundbar and sub woofer - all good.
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5
Excellent both in Futureshop service and item received
9 Nov 2025
Verified Buyer
I ordered two sets of the AudioQuest Pearl 48G HDMI Cable from Futureshop and received them well-protected and in a very quick time.

Both felt well-made, high-quality products and were easy to connect to my TV, Amplifier, and Blu-ray player. The cables come with protective end caps, are nicely boxed, and, most importantly, are direction-specific; the direction from the source to the receiver is clearly marked.

I would not hesitate to recommend these cables, both for their finish and competitive price.

Lastly, I would also recommend Futureshop for their keen pricing, careful packaging and swift delivery. I have since bought other cables from Futureshop and received the same careful packaging and speedy delivery.
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5
A great cable
25 Oct 2025
Verified Buyer
I bought a new PC recently, so I decided it should have a new HDMI cable to go from the PC to my Anthem A/V amp. But not just any old HDMI cable would do, and as I stream a few TV streaming services, it had to be good, and as AQ are a well-respected company, then the decision was the right one
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5
Worth every penny.
16 Oct 2025
Verified Buyer
I’m quite sceptical about audio connection cables —how much difference can they possibly make? In the case of the Audioquest Pearl HDMI cable, quite a lot!

I bought it to connect my Sony TV with eArc HDMI output to my Sonos Beam (gen 2). What was immediately noticeable was how much clearer the actors' voices are, even in the noisiest background effects. The sound of explosions, etc., is more visceral, with deeper bass and better stereo panning.

Going back to the actors' voices, they seem to come out of the actors' mouths, not from the Beam. Spooky!

All in all a great upgrade for around £30, and a massive leap up from the supplied Sonos HDMI cable.

Highly recommended.
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5
Great value
29 Sep 2025
Verified Buyer
This HDMI cable works well and is great value for money. Additionally, I needed a short couple of cables (as used to connect to HDMI switch boxes), and these were available in 0.6m lengths, which was ideal.
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5
Worth every penny...
23 Aug 2025
Verified Buyer
As a Sound Engineer, I've spent more money on cables than I care to mention...

Yes, it's a case of diminishing returns, but that extra 10% is worth 100% when it comes to quality cables. These Pearl HDMi cables were bought for visual (as opposed to audio needs), but the difference compared to other certified 48G cables was clearly noticeable - sharper (less grainy) picture, more natural colours, & better motion.

Don't listen to those who say "digital is digital... it either works or it doesn't." Whether it's AudioQuest's construction, materials, or shielding, do yourself a favour & buy these... (unless, of course, you enjoy collecting HDMI cables)!
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Superb
16 Aug 2025
Verified Buyer
Bought to take advantage of the full set of HDMI 2.1 connectors for Apple TV, PS5, EARC, and Blu-ray player. They made a noticeable difference for my teenage son, my wife, and me. I always use and recommend Audioquest for HDMI, and FutureShop are simply superb to deal with.

Highly recommend both!
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5
Good upgrade
30 Jun 2025
Verified Buyer
I had an intermittent problem on HDMI e-arc between TV and matching manufacturer sound bar using Sony out of the box lead (sometimes delayed switching/odd loud sound bursts etc) - trawling through web someone advised similar issues were cured by changing to a quality lead - AudioQuest Pearl 48G has cured this problem for me, so I am really happy - further, use of same grade lead between PS5 and TV has also reaped dividends in picture quality - so pleased with these purchases - would definitely recommend.
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Jarman
22 Jun 2025
Verified Buyer
I recommend the product but the delivery company should be changed as later than expected due to late change of delivery date . No refund or compensation given despite request. So I would not use Future Shop again until a more reliable delivery company is used.
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Response from Future Shop
23 Jun 2025
Hi Steve, Thanks for your feedback and for recommending the product. We're really pleased it met your expectations. We're genuinely sorry the delivery didn’t arrive as expected. While DPD usually provide a reliable next-day service, we understand how frustrating it is when things don’t go to plan. In this case, the delivery was provided free of charge; however, we have taken your concerns on board. We continually review our delivery partners, and your comments will be taken into consideration as part of this ongoing process. If there's anything else we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
5
Very pleased with the sound and viewing quality of Pearl 48
20 Mar 2025
Verified Buyer
Pearl 48 HDMI is a very worthwhile upgrade to Sony A65L + S/bar. 4K B/Ray is exceptional, with the format set to “enhanced. “ Service and advice are excellent.
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5
Good advice for connecting equipment
25 Feb 2025
Verified Buyer
Melco C100 cable de red. Exchanged a number of emails regarding HDMI cables and compatibility for equipment I have.

Friendly advice from a company I would always seek out first for any of your audio/video requirements.
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5
Great buy
15 Nov 2024
Verified Buyer
This is an excellent product. I have always used Chord cables, but this has changed the game for me.

The delivery was great, as always, with Futureshop. I will definitely be adding a couple more of these cables to my collection.
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5
Don't hesitate
14 Nov 2024
Verified Buyer
People spend £1000+ on a TV and connect it to Sky, Soundbar, etc., using the supplied £4 HDMI cables. This is madness; you are not getting anything near the quality of picture or audio doing this.

Please factor the purchase of quality cables into your TV / Audio purchases.

A+ cable and service from Futureshop
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5
Great upgrade
28 Oct 2024
Verified Buyer
This cable has made a huge difference in both picture and sound quality. They have also designed it to be next-generation future-proof.

Without any doubt, it’s well worth the money.
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Hdmi
3 Jun 2024
Verified Buyer
Great lead. I bought this for the sound bar, but I went for the Cinnamon HDMI for TVs and the Carbon HDMI for the box.

It's amazing what difference a lead can make in helping your products live up to their potential.

I won’t use standard leads again.
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5
Wish I had bought these years ago.
20 Apr 2024
Verified Buyer
I recently bought a quality OLED TV and sound bar with the function HDMI eARC through the soundbar, which led me to this site and purchase 5 of these cables overall to connect my whole audio/video setup.

Wow what a difference from the standard HDMI cables I had been using, I also tested them on other Sky Stream boxes I have with regular LED TV's around the house and the difference in picture quality and colours is astonishing.

Also, the service and delivery from the retailer is A1.
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5
I am a long time user of this company,and would recomend the
27 Jan 2024
Verified Buyer
Prompt service, good advice. Great product.
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5
I received an upgrade to the forest range. Worked perfectly
5 Jan 2024
Verified Buyer
I received an upgrade to the forest range. Worked perfectly.

Great cable, great customer service. I will be back for all my cable needs.
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5
Excellent quality
25 Dec 2023
Verified Buyer
This was first-rate. Very pleased with the advice and fast service from Future Shop.
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5
Excellent
16 Dec 2023
Verified Buyer
Good quality product. Well made & working properly.
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