Shunyata Research Theta Speaker Cable Pair - 2.5m

Shunyata Research Theta Speaker Cable Pair - 2.5m

 

The Shunyata Research Theta Speaker Cable is a must-have for any audio enthusiast looking to elevate their listening experience. This top-of-the-line product features advanced technology and innovative design that has solidified Shunyata Research as a leader in the industry.

The Theta Series cables boast continuous-cast Ohno copper, known for its ultra-pure and singular crystalline structure. This, combined with Shunyata Research's exclusive PMZ process, ensures unparalleled signal resolution and precision. The use of VTX™ and VTX-Ag™ conductors, as well as the KPIPv2TM conditioning process, further enhance the performance of these cables, delivering explosive dynamics and pitch-perfect frequency extension.

Not only do the Theta Series cables deliver exceptional sound quality, but they also excel in their construction. Custom-designed connectors and cold-soldered terminals, along with the use of premium materials such as fluorocarbon dielectrics, guarantee durability and longevity. Additionally, the KPIP Blackbird Processor, with its four days of continuous processing, significantly reduces burn-in time and enhances the overall sonic performance of the cables.

One of the most impressive features of the Theta Series is their ability to disappear, allowing the system to seamlessly express sudden dynamic shifts and nuances. This creates a coherent and immersive listening experience that is truly unmatched. With these cables, your system will sound like a single, cohesive unit, with no distortion or perceived noise.

 

Advancing Technology

Theta Series signal and digital cable products feature continuous-cast Ohno copper. Ohno copper is an ultra-pure conductor drawn using heated molds that cast the wire into a singular crystalline structure. The Ohno conductors used in the Theta Series are then extruded with a fluorocarbon dielectric and custom-shielding elements using Shunyata Research's exclusive PMZ (Precision Matched Impedance) process. This extrusion method tightens the tolerances of the conductor surface, dielectric and the precision placement of the shield. To achieve these finely drawn tolerances, the extrusion and braiding machines must be run at one-quarter normal speed during the manufacturing process.

Theta speaker cables and power cords feature VTX™ (hollow core) and VTX-Ag™ (pure silver centre) conductors, both with an outer layer of ultra-pure OFE copper for enhanced performance. Finally, all Theta cables are conditioned for 4-days using Shunyata Research's advanced Kinetic Phase Inversion ProcessTM (KPIPv2TM), which conditions conductor metals at a molecular level. Theta Series cables are terminated with Shunyata's custom-designed connectors and cold-soldered terminals. These custom-designed attributes elevate Theta Series performance far beyond expectation, regardless of cost.

 

The Sound and Fury

Theta cables disappear, allowing the system to express sudden dynamic shifts in timing and frequency extension with effortlessness and nuance. A loom of Theta cables allows a complex system of electronics and speakers to speak with a single coherent voice.

Like their more affordable Gamma Series counterpart, Theta cables imbue the system with an unassailable sense of coherence, as if everything is in focus, without distortion or hard transients. There is an absence of perceived noise, allowing spectral and textural subtlety to come to the fore. Unlike common copper cables, Theta Series cables deliver explosive dynamics and pitch perfect frequency extension, even when compared to far more expensive cables. Theta's larger gauge VTX™ conductors add weight, dimensionality and an expansive, room-filling sound-stage.

 

Technology

Shunyata Research’s exclusive ‌VTX™ conductors are made in the shape of virtual tubes. The core of the conductor is completely hollow minimising skin effects and random eddy currents. They are produced using OFE Alloy-101.

 

‌‌ArNi® is a type of wire created by Shunyata Research designed to be the finest quality wire available for audio purposes. It begins with the highest purity of copper available – OFE C10100 or Ohno (single crystal). Then it is formed in virtual hollow tubes eliminating skin effects and eddy current distortions. A premium fluorocarbon insulation minimises dielectric absorption and re-radiation, greatly improving resolution and clarity. In addition, the wire undergoes our proprietary KPIP™ process.

 

Shunyata Research uses only the highest purity of copper available for the production of its wire products. ‌‌OFE Alloy 101 or ‌‌C10100 is the highest grade of copper with a minimum 99.99% purity and a conductivity rating of 101% IACS. OFE stands for oxygen-free electrolytic and supersedes the term OFHC (oxygen-free high conductivity). ‌‌C10100 is the only grade of copper that comes with a written certification of purity. Certified by ASTM F68 ‌‌C10100.

 

Fluorocarbon dielectrics are usually only found in wire used in the aerospace industry, satellites and only the most expensive audiophile cabling. It has special electrical characteristics; very low dielectric absorption, high dielectric strength and exceptional heat resistance.  When used in audio and power cables is reduces the perception of dynamic compression and it improves sonic low-level resolution and clarity.

Crystal clear transient detail.

 

KPIP v2™ Processing

Shunyata Research’s proprietary Kinetic Phase Inversion Process includes four days of continuous KPIP v2™ processing which refines conductor metals at a molecular level. This dramatically reduces burn-in time and significantly improves sonic performance, delivering a relaxed and life-like presentation. When compared to the original process, KPIP v2™ represents a dramatic performance upgrade on par with a component-level upgrade.

 

Specification

• Conductors: OFE Copper
• Gauge: 08
• Tech: VTX™
• Construction: Tri-flex
• Dielectric: Fluorocarbon
• Terminals: Interchangeable STIS v3, cold welded Color: Black flex
• STIS v3: Yes
• KPIP Processing: 4-days
• Standard Length: 2.50 meters
• Safety Assurance:
  Continuity and polarity tests – by two technicians
  HiPOT tests insulation breakdown @ 1,200 VAC

 

About Shunyata Research

Founded in 1997 by Caelin Gabriel, Shunyata Research is a science and research-based company dedicated to enhancing the music listening experience. Gabriel's passion for improving his audio system led to the creation of Shunyata Research, which has since grown into an internationally acclaimed high-performance electrical and cabling system manufacturer. Shunyata Research empowers signal-critical electronic systems to achieve unprecedented performance levels, focusing on removing noise, optimising signal paths, and eliminating impedance. Shunyata Research's state-of-the-art manufacturing and design facility spans 18,000 square feet and is located just outside Seattle, in Washington State. The company offers a comprehensive range of products across various categories, including digital cables such as USB cables, audio cables, power cables, grounding products, and power distributors.

Shunyata Research's cable offerings encompass multiple ranges tailored to meet different performance needs. From the entry-level Venom range, the lineup progresses through the Delta, Alpha, and Sigma ranges and culminates in the top-tier Omega range. This comprehensive selection ensures customers can find the ideal cables to optimise their audio-visual systems. In addition to cables, Shunyata Research excels in power distribution solutions. The company offers power distributors in various tiers, including the entry-level Venom and Hydra models and the advanced Denali series. At the pinnacle of its range, Shunyata Research presents the Everest series, designed to deliver the ultimate power distribution performance.

Shunyata Research's commitment to innovation is evident through its intellectual properties, customised parts and materials, and substantial scientific research and measurement investments. This dedication sets their products apart, resulting in critical acclaim and endorsements from renowned recording studios, mastering engineers, hospitals, and medical professionals worldwide.

With over 10 patents and numerous additional patents pending, Caelin Gabriel's technical expertise and unorthodox insights have shaped Shunyata Research's unique approach to audio-visual solutions. Drawing from his background in philosophy, transcendental meditation, and the study of divergent thinkers, Gabriel brings a distinctive perspective to the company's endeavours.

Experience the transformative power of Shunyata Research's electrical and cabling systems at Future Shop. Whether you seek to optimise your audio-visual setup or require cutting-edge solutions for professional recording, film, or medical applications, Shunyata Research is dedicated to delivering unparalleled performance and unrivalled quality.