Cardas Audio Clear Cygnus Speaker Cable
Best speaker cable for audiophiles seeking a holographic and refined soundstage.
The Cardas Audio Clear Cygnus Speaker Cable offers a more revealing, holographic, and refined listening experience compared to its predecessor. Featuring Matched Propagation conductors, it delivers an open and dynamic sound. This cable is internally bi-wireable, providing enhanced flexibility. The conductors are constructed with a braided Matched Propagation Kevlar core using Cardas Grade One 99.9999% pure OFHC copper with SPN clear coat (Litz), with gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions. It utilizes cross-field layer geometry, insulated in PTFE tape and an Electro-Dissipative dielectric, all housed within a soft, flexible TPE rubber jacket.
$2700.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1974
/ 5782
#1974 in Audio & Video Cables
Price vs Category Average
+397%
Above average
Length
3.0
/ Meter
Who it's for
- Listeners prioritizing natural timbre and authentic instrument placement
- Owners wanting long-term reliability for high-end audio investments
- Audiophiles seeking deeper insight into complex musical recordings
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious hobbyists prioritizing value over high-end performance
- Owners of entry-level systems lacking high-resolution transparency
- Skeptics who prefer measurable data over subjective sonic improvements
Performance breakdown
Soundstage Depth
Delivers a holographic, immersive listening experience with exceptional spatial imaging.
Signal Transparency
Revealing clarity ensures every nuance of the recording remains perfectly intact.
Build Integrity
High-purity copper and precision geometry reflect top-tier manufacturing standards.
Installation Flexibility
Soft TPE jacket and internal bi-wireability make routing through tight spaces easy.
Termination Quality
Forged connectors provide a secure, low-resistance interface for your audio components.
Dynamic Range
Maintains an open, energetic sound profile across complex musical passages.
Key Specs
Length
3.0 Meter
Conductors
Braided matched Propagation Kevlar core
Conductor Material
Cardas Grade One 99.9999% pure OFHC copper with SPN clear coat (Litz)
Gauge sizes scaled to Golden Ratio proportions
Geometry
Cross-field layer
Insulation
PTFE tape and Electro-Dissipative dielectric
Cable Geometry
Four concentrically braided conductors surrounded by anti-static fibrillated polypropylene fibers
Jacket Material
Soft and flexible TPE rubber
Features
- More revealing, holographic, and refined sound
- Open and dynamic soundstage
- Internally bi-wireable capability
- Advanced conductor geometry for optimal signal transfer
- Durable and flexible TPE rubber jacket
- High-quality Cardas forged banana or spade terminations
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Cardas Audio Clear Cygnus Speaker Cable for its exceptional build quality and the profound impact it has on their audio systems. Many highlight a significant enhancement in clarity, detail, and overall musicality, describing a more immersive and refined listening experience. While a premium investment, users frequently perceive its value through the tangible sonic improvements it delivers, making it a highly regarded component for serious audiophiles seeking to elevate their sound reproduction.
Know before you buy
This means the cable is configured to allow you to connect the high and low-frequency inputs of your speakers separately using a single cable run from your amplifier. It provides the performance benefits of bi-wiring without the clutter of running two separate sets of cables.
Matched Propagation technology aligns the speed of the signal through the conductor with the speed of the electromagnetic wave traveling through the insulation. This minimizes smearing and timing errors, resulting in a more holographic and precise soundstage.
Despite its high-end construction, the Clear Cygnus is designed with a soft, flexible TPE rubber jacket. It is significantly easier to manage and route through tight spaces than many other rigid, high-performance cables.
Cardas Grade One copper is 99.9999% pure oxygen-free copper that is drawn in a specialized, slow process to ensure the grain structure is perfectly aligned. This high level of purity and structural integrity reduces signal distortion and improves overall clarity.
Yes, these cables come with high-quality Cardas forged terminations. You can select either spades or bananas depending on the binding posts on your amplifier and speakers.
By scaling the conductor gauges according to the Golden Ratio, Cardas prevents resonant peaks within the cable. This ensures a balanced, natural frequency response that avoids the harshness sometimes found in cables with uniform conductor sizes.
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