About The WireWorld Helicon 16 Speaker Cable
The WireWorld Helicon 16 Speaker Cable with OFC conductors shows it's possible to get a smooth, natural, dynamic sounding cable at a very reasonable price. Available by the metre (read Our Take below) this cable will let you clearly hear every detail on your favourite recordings.
The Helicon 16 speaker cable allows you to enjoy the latest WireWorld performance advantages in an amazingly light, flexible and open cable. Originally designed for internal speaker wiring and DIY applications, this cable sounded so great WireWorld decided it would make an excellent external wire as well.
Dual DNA Helix Construction: The goal of Wireworld's patented DNA Helix cable technology is to enable listeners to experience their music without the losses and colourations normally caused by cables. Polygraph testing shows that the primary sonic effects of cables are caused by electromagnetic effects. The effect called eddy current resistance, which increases as strands are twisted, is especially problematic because it masks quiet musical details. To overcome those issues, the strands in the DNA Helix designs are completely parallel, providing the most direct signal path for the lowest eddy current resistance. These parallel strands run within layered flat conductors that channel electromagnetic energy and reject interference. Furthermore, in the analogue cables, the spacing between the positive and negative conductors is fine-tuned by ear to match the pure sound of a direct connection. The effect of that tuning is like focusing a lens, with the beautiful textures and dynamics of live music coming into vivid 3-D focus when the spacing is just right.
Premium High-Quality Metals: A common misconception is that the gauge of a speaker wire is all that matters. Heavier is better, right? Wrong. Gauge can make a difference, but testing has taught us that cable design and material quality can have an even greater impact on the sound we hear. That is why WireWorld focuses on developing the most efficient designs and producing them with the best quality materials available in each price range. For example, the Helicon 16 speaker cable features high quality oxygen-free copper conductors for the best performance for the money. If you're buying the factory terminated version, you also get high quality gold plated oxygen-free copper banana plugs for the most secure connection to your speakers and amplifier.
Composilex 3 Insulation: Beyond the advantages of the best conductor materials, a third generation composite insulation, Composilex 3, preserves the purity of the signal by minimizing triboelectric noise better than any conventional low loss insulation material, including DuPont Teflon®. Composilex 3 provides rewarding improvements in vividness, focus and dynamic contrast. With these innovations, Wireworld cables have advanced the art of reproducing the power and delicacy of music.
Our Take
Nice budget cable but cannot be used as a bare wire connection. Fitting of plugs best done by a very experienced person. We recommend the factory terminated versions which are available in several convenient lengths and actually represent good value for money. Click here to see range.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Dual DNA Helix Construction Speaker Cable (not for in-wall use)
- Supplied as a Stereo 2.5m Pair (5m total) with Banana Plugs at each end
- Signal Conductors: 2 Conductors (16 strands)
- Conductor Material: Oxygen-Free Copper
- Gauge: 16AWG / 1.25 sq. mm
- Insulation: Composilex 3
- Plugs: None
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years
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Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.