Cardas Audio Clear Cygnus Speaker Cable
Best speaker cable for audiophiles seeking a holographic and refined sound.
Experience a superior audio journey with the Cardas Audio Clear Cygnus Speaker Cable. This cable elevates your sound with a more revealing, holographic, and refined quality. Its Matched Propagation conductors ensure a dynamic and open audio presentation. Crafted with high-purity, Grade 1, 99.9999% OFHC copper conductors, the gauge sizes are meticulously scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. The unique geometry features a four-conductor braid surrounded by anti-static fibers, all protected by a soft, flexible TPE rubber jacket. For enhanced system flexibility, an internal bi-wiring option is available.
$1125.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1441
/ 5752
#1441 in Audio & Video Cables
Price vs Category Average
+107%
Above average
Conductors
415199.9999
/ x AWG, Grade , % pure OFHC copper
Who it's for
- Listeners seeking fatigue-free, long-term musical enjoyment
- Audiophiles prioritizing signal purity and advanced engineering
- Critical listeners desiring precise, holographic soundstage placement
Who should skip it
- Listeners preferring ultra-fast, bright, and aggressive transient response
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking entry-level cable solutions
- Users with tight spaces requiring flexible, easy-to-route cables
Performance breakdown
Soundstage Depth
Matched Propagation technology creates a remarkably holographic and immersive listening environment.
Signal Transparency
High-purity OFHC copper ensures an exceptionally revealing and uncolored audio path.
Build Integrity
Precision-forged terminations and Golden Ratio geometry reflect top-tier manufacturing standards.
Physical Flexibility
The soft TPE jacket makes routing through tight spaces surprisingly effortless.
System Versatility
Internal bi-wire capability offers significant flexibility for complex speaker configurations.
Noise Rejection
Electro-dissipative dielectric insulation effectively minimizes interference for a cleaner signal.
Key Specs
Conductors
4x15 AWG, Grade 1, 99.9999% pure OFHC copper
Geometry
Concentrically braided four conductor with Kevlar core
Jacket Material
Soft and flexible TPE rubber
Outside Diameter
0.695”/17.67mm
Terminations
Cardas spades or bananas forged using 10,000psi
Conductor Insulation
PTFE tape and Electro-Dissipative dielectric
Cable Gauge
15 AWG
Connector Plating
Gold Plated
Features
- Revealing and holographic sound quality
- Matched Propagation conductors for dynamic audio
- Conductors scaled to Golden Ratio proportions
- Internally bi-wire capable
- Soft and flexible TPE rubber jacket
- High-purity OFHC copper Litz conductors
- PTFE tape and Electro-Dissipative dielectric insulation
What customers say
The Cardas Audio Clear Cygnus Speaker Cable is widely celebrated as an excellent entry into the premium Clear line. The core sentiment focuses on its sophisticated musicality and nonfatiguing performance. Users consistently praise the signature Cardas warmth, which delivers a rich, natural tonality and deep soundstage. This cable significantly improves system coherence, offering smooth, detailed highs and well-defined bass. It enhances the emotional connection to music, making listening sessions more enjoyable. While positioned for dedicated audiophiles, many feel the performance leap justifies the investment. For those prioritizing musical refinement over absolute neutrality, the Cygnus is highly recommended for its superb build and outstanding sonic refinement.
Know before you buy
Matched Propagation technology aligns the speed of the electrical signal with the speed of the electromagnetic wave traveling through the cable. This minimizes smearing and timing errors, resulting in a more coherent, holographic, and precise soundstage.
Yes, the Clear Cygnus is internally bi-wire capable. This allows you to connect a single cable run to your amplifier while splitting the signal to both the high and low-frequency terminals on your speakers.
Despite its high-end construction, the cable is designed with a soft TPE rubber jacket that makes it surprisingly flexible. It is much easier to manage and route through tight spaces than many other high-performance speaker cables of this diameter.
Cardas uses Golden Ratio scaling to arrange the copper strands in specific proportions. This design helps prevent resonance and interference within the cable, ensuring a more natural and balanced tonal presentation across the entire frequency range.
The connectors are forged onto the cable using 10,000 psi of pressure, creating a permanent, gas-tight connection that prevents oxidation. Because of this specialized termination process, the connectors are not intended to be swapped or replaced by the user.
Grade 1 OFHC (Oxygen-Free High Conductivity) copper is exceptionally pure, which minimizes signal loss and distortion. The Litz construction further improves performance by insulating individual copper strands, which helps maintain signal integrity and prevents the skin effect at high frequencies.
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