Kimber Kable Timbre Interconnect Cable
Best interconnect for audiophiles seeking natural, holographic instrument separation.
The Kimber Kable Timbre Interconnect Cable delivers exceptional sound quality, bringing out the unique timbre of each musical instrument with transparency and harmonic completeness. This non-shielded cable features a classic three-wire braided design with VariStrand, hyper-pure copper conductors and a clear Teflon dielectric. It excels at producing deep, holographic imaging, allowing central performers to stand out with clean separation. Its insightful performance has made it a Kimber bestseller for decades, revealing the natural sound of instruments with three-dimensionality and precise focus. The cable utilizes high-performance Ultraplate RCA-type connectors machined from solid metal stock for solid signal connections.
$302.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1969
/ 5745
#1969 in Audio & Video Cables
Price vs Category Average
-44%
Below average
Frequency response
5
/ DC - MHz
Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking an expansive and detailed soundstage
- Listeners prioritizing long-term durability and reliable build quality
- Purists wanting faithful, uncolored signal transmission
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for entry-level pricing
- Users with limited space requiring highly flexible cabling
- Owners of mismatched systems seeking a guaranteed sonic upgrade
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
Hyper-pure copper conductors reveal subtle textures with remarkable clarity.
Imaging Depth
Holographic soundstaging places instruments with impressive three-dimensional precision.
Build Integrity
Classic tri-braid geometry ensures long-term durability and signal stability.
Connector Quality
Solid metal Ultraplate connectors provide a secure, reliable signal path.
Harmonic Completeness
Delivers a full-bodied sound that captures the natural character of instruments.
Signal Efficiency
Low resistance and inductance ensure minimal signal loss across the spectrum.
Key Specs
Frequency response
DC - 5 MHz
Parallel capacitance
62.1 pf @ 20 kHz
Series inductance
0.493 uH @ 20 kHz
DC loop resistance
0.057 ohms
Total reactance
0.065 ohms @ 20 kHz
Conductor material
hyper-pure copper
Dielectric
Clear Teflon
Connectors
Studio grade Switchcraft XLR type with silver plated contact pins
Features
- Distinctly transparent, full-bodied, and harmonically complete
- Proven tri-braid geometry
- VariStrand, hyper-pure copper conductors
- Clear Teflon dielectric
- Award-winning performance recognized by Hi-Fi Choice and techradar.com
- Delivers deep, holographic imaging with clean instrument separation
- Reveals natural instrument sound with three-dimensionality and precise image focus
- High-performance Ultraplate RCA-type connectors
What customers say
Customers consistently commend the Kimber Kable Timbre Interconnect Cable for its outstanding audio quality and durable construction. Reviewers frequently report a significant enhancement in sound clarity, detail, and overall musicality, often describing the listening experience as more immersive and natural. While acknowledging its premium price, many users feel the sonic improvements genuinely justify the investment, making it a highly regarded upgrade for audiophiles prioritizing superior performance and long term reliability. The cable's build quality also receives frequent positive mentions.
Know before you buy
The classic three-wire braided geometry helps minimize electromagnetic interference and provides a stable signal path. This design is key to the cable's ability to produce deep, holographic imaging and clear instrument separation.
No, the Timbre is a non-shielded cable. It relies on its specific braided geometry and high-quality materials to maintain signal integrity and transparency.
VariStrand technology uses conductors of varying diameters, which helps to mitigate the resonance and skin effects common in single-gauge wire. This results in a more natural, harmonically complete sound that avoids the harshness sometimes found in standard copper cables.
The Timbre is an excellent choice for high-fidelity audio systems where you want to reveal more detail and three-dimensionality in your music. It is particularly effective in setups where you want to improve the focus and separation of individual instruments.
Teflon is an excellent insulator that provides a low dielectric constant, which helps preserve the speed and accuracy of the signal. It ensures that the cable remains stable and transparent across a wide frequency range.
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