Description
Supra XL Annorum : Speaker Cable
The XL Annorum 4×1.6 sq. mm cable is based upon specific Supra ideas:
1) The use of 4 x 1.6 mm square, 12-strand 5N Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC), wound in a specific and controlled way to minimise series capacitance and inductance and to limit « skin effect » when using fewer strands..
2) Flexibility in use, so the cable is not stiff and difficult to connect to existing equipment
3) The 4 conductors are arranged in a 2×2 grid, so that each conductor is « paired » with the conductor which is diagonally opposite, in a « star-quad » formation, which reduces series inductance and hence there is less « insertion loss » between the amplifier and the loudspeaker.
The resulting speaker cable is then terminated in a number of ways to suit customer needs.
We can offer factory-terminated XL Annorum cables:
i) As standard, wired for bi-wiring, in « 2 to 4 » configuration (cables are « paired » at the amplifier end, but are terminated separately at the speaker end).
ii) We can also supply these cables for bi-amp use, with the cables configured in « 4 to 4 » mode, with each conductor being terminated separately at both ends.
iii) In « shotgun » configuration, (ie « 2 to 2 ») with all of the conductors being « paired » at both ends. This effectively doubles the number of strands carrying the signal to the speaker and in some cases may be preferred to bi-wiring.
We keep the bi-wired variant in stock in a range of lengths, with the other versions available « to order ». Standard fittings are Supra CombiCon Crimp bodies, and supplied with both Banana/BFA tips and Spade connectors. However, it is also available « off the reel » for those who wish to terminate the cable themselves.
Mechanical and Electrical Specifications of XL Annorum cables. | |||||||||
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Item | Conductors | Insulation | Strand Diameter | Ext. dia (mm) | Colour | Weight (g/m) | Resistance (ohms/km) | Inductance (uH/m) | |
XL Annorum 4×1.6 | 4x 1.6mm 5N OFC | PP (Polypropylene) | 0.4mm | 10 | Ice Blue | TBA | TBA | TBA | |