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AudioQuest CAT7 Carbon RJ/E Ethernet Cable Custom
€60.00
SKU
AQ CAT7 Carbon Custom
Lifetime
New
24 hours
Request Price MatchOver the past several years there’s been a revolution in the way people store, distribute, and access digital media (in real time), including photos, movies, and, of course, music. Lifetime Warranty.
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AudioQuest CAT7 Carbon RJ/E Ethernet Cable Custom
Over the past several years there’s been a revolution in the way people store, distribute, and access digital media (in real time), including photos, movies, and, of course, music. No longer dependent on physical media, our media is often data that’s moved from multiple devices to multiple locations.For audio applications and protocols, audio over Ethernet offers the virtues of high-speed, low time delay (latency), significant distance capability (1000 feet without an active booster or repeater), and extremely low-jitter, bit-perfect communication. Who wouldn't want all of these things?
Solid High-Density Polyethylene Insulation
Any solid material adjacent to a conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Wire insulation and circuit board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then later released as distortion. Solid High-Density Polyethylene Insulation ensures critical signal-pair geometry while minimizing insulation-induced phase distortion.
Terminations:
Telegärtner RJ45 connectors use a patented combination of geometry and circuitry to minimize the inevitable impedance mismatch that occurs as when a cable’s 4 twisted pairs are laid out in a straight row. The scale of this performance difference is slap-in-the-ears obvious and indicative of the difference all connectors make, and installers who compare these connectors will have the opportunity to hear for themselves just how big a deal a connector can be.
High-Speed Data Capacity
The Cat 7 cable standard has been created to allow 10-Gigabyte Ethernet over 100m of copper cabling.
Directionality
All audio cables are directional. The correct direction is determined by listening to every batch of metal conductors used in every AudioQuest audio cable. Arrows are clearly marked on the connectors to ensure superior sound quality. For best results have the arrow pointing in the direction of the flow of music. For example, NAS to Router, Router to Network Player.
Specification:
- AudioQuest CAT7 Carbon RJ/E Ethernet Cable
- Length: Custom
- Solid 5% Silver Conductors
- Hard-Cell Foam Insulation
- Overall Shield and Individual Pairs
- Conductors Controlled for Digital-Audio Directionality
- Minimum Skew and Phase Smearing CMG
- (CL3 & FT4) Rated Dark Gray/Black Stripes
- Lifetime Warranty
About AudioQuest
AudioQuest has been the largest cable supplier to the high-end specialist market for many years. AudioQuest is sold in several hundred outlets in the US and in over sixty countries. Bill Lowe (Founder) is especially pleased that this success has been possible despite his insistence that the foundation of the company, and the foundation of AudioQuest marketing, must be the performance of the product. In the audio world, many professionals have learned that it is not always convenient to listen to the products they sell … they might learn something they don’t want to know! Bill has always understood the challenge of basing the existence of AudioQuest on the performance of the product. However, to Bill, this is the only reasonable way to do business and the only acceptable way to combine his passion for music (and all things high performance), with his need to make a living.
Specification:
- AudioQuest CAT7 Carbon RJ/E Ethernet Cable
- Length: Custom
- Solid 5% Silver Conductors
- Hard-Cell Foam Insulation
- Overall Shield and Individual Pairs
- Conductors Controlled for Digital-Audio Directionality
- Minimum Skew and Phase Smearing CMG
- (CL3 & FT4) Rated Dark Gray/Black Stripes
- Lifetime Warranty
UK Delivery
1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option
Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.
2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
Customer Reviews
5 /5.0 of 17 Reviews
Good Improvement over a standard CAT 5A cable
Scott A
20 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
I bought this after buying a SoTM Streamer, and it was an instantly noticeable improvement in Sound Quality in several ways.
I only had a spare CAT5 then, so I used that until purchasing the Carbon. I also have the Audioquest Carbon USB Cable from my SoTM Streamer and Chord Quest DAC. Previously I had the Forest USB cable.
I am pleased with the upgrade.
I only had a spare CAT5 then, so I used that until purchasing the Carbon. I also have the Audioquest Carbon USB Cable from my SoTM Streamer and Chord Quest DAC. Previously I had the Forest USB cable.
I am pleased with the upgrade.
Excellent cable and service
Dave S
21 Oct 2021
Verified Buyer
I wanted to buy a good quality cable to connect my Stack Audio Link 2 streamer to my switch. This was to replace a generic computer patch cable I'd been using to that point.
I spoke to Adam who spent more that 30 minutes with me kindly answering my questions on ethernet cables and other issues. He recommended either the Audioquest Cinnamon or Carbon. I went for the Carbon as it seemed the better option for me and I liked the look of the Telegartner plugs.
I ordered the cable on a Friday morning and it was delivered the next day at lunchtime. Excellent service from Futureshop.
The Telegartner plugs were definitely the right choice for me as they're superbly built and give a very secure connection. As soon as I connected to Carbon there was an immediate increased sense of ease/relaxation about the sound, as if a layer of digital hash had been removed, which you only know was there once it's gone!
Now, I'm about 30 hours into burn in and the cable is starting to open up. All sound metrics have improved substantially...separation of instruments/voices, layering, bass mid-range and treble have far more detail and realism.
In short, the Carbon has brought a substantial improvement in sound quality.
Excellent service from Adam and Futureshop. I'll be using them again soon.
I spoke to Adam who spent more that 30 minutes with me kindly answering my questions on ethernet cables and other issues. He recommended either the Audioquest Cinnamon or Carbon. I went for the Carbon as it seemed the better option for me and I liked the look of the Telegartner plugs.
I ordered the cable on a Friday morning and it was delivered the next day at lunchtime. Excellent service from Futureshop.
The Telegartner plugs were definitely the right choice for me as they're superbly built and give a very secure connection. As soon as I connected to Carbon there was an immediate increased sense of ease/relaxation about the sound, as if a layer of digital hash had been removed, which you only know was there once it's gone!
Now, I'm about 30 hours into burn in and the cable is starting to open up. All sound metrics have improved substantially...separation of instruments/voices, layering, bass mid-range and treble have far more detail and realism.
In short, the Carbon has brought a substantial improvement in sound quality.
Excellent service from Adam and Futureshop. I'll be using them again soon.
Unmasked the real potential of the entire system
Jan Ee Chan
20 Oct 2021
Verified Buyer
Got two of these to replace some generic CAT8 cables from a Silent Angel N8 switch to an Apple TV 4K and a Roon Endpoint. Was heavily discouraged and laughed at by naysayers against digital cables and almost doubted myself with the outcome. Just to be sure it was not a placebo effect, I listened to the existing cables for an hour before switching over.
At the onset, much more weight across the full range. The longer I listen the more the sound changes. On Day 2, I heard more layering in the sound. Fast forward to Day 4, it started to sound weird like somehow the sound was recessed or cancelling each other out. Suspected the soundstage changed so I added some Rockwool acoustic boards on Day 5 to handle the first reflections and then I realised…. the soundstage has expanded far beyond the 10ft space between two walls.
So all around soundstage improvement with heights, width, depth and layering along with the more prominent micro details which were there but often went by unnoticed. I’d buy it again in a heartbeat.
At the onset, much more weight across the full range. The longer I listen the more the sound changes. On Day 2, I heard more layering in the sound. Fast forward to Day 4, it started to sound weird like somehow the sound was recessed or cancelling each other out. Suspected the soundstage changed so I added some Rockwool acoustic boards on Day 5 to handle the first reflections and then I realised…. the soundstage has expanded far beyond the 10ft space between two walls.
So all around soundstage improvement with heights, width, depth and layering along with the more prominent micro details which were there but often went by unnoticed. I’d buy it again in a heartbeat.
Excellent cable with very good connection terminals
Martin S
5 Jul 2021
Verified Buyer
Excellent cables and the terminals seem really worthy of the extra cost as these seat well into the connection posts on the equipment.
A full sound with balanced yet deeper bass than others standard cables I have used, and good detail across the soundstage. Usual excellent service from Futureshop, many thanks
A full sound with balanced yet deeper bass than others standard cables I have used, and good detail across the soundstage. Usual excellent service from Futureshop, many thanks
How ???
Karl
23 Mar 2021
Verified Buyer
Having purchased a few analogue cable upgrades over the years, I have heard small improvements in some and none in others. Biggest one was the chord indigo tuned array rca. Lovely powerful sounding cable. But I’ve always been skeptical about digital cables. Purchased the carbon usb and didn’t really notice anything but kept it as thought maybe it’s shielding will help with the jungle of wires behind my equipment. My broadband socket is downstairs which has a 5 metre cat5e run to modem, then 1m cat 6 to router, then another 20m run to access point in the living room upstairs. Last 1m run is between that and my Mac mini. Surely changing the last one metre to the mac won’t matter but what the hell I’ll give it a try. All I can say is I wish I did this when I moved in couple of years ago.
The sound changed so much on the top end it’s laughable. So much refinement and space around the soundstage I’m hearing all kinds of new details and tonal textures. This is giving my system a lovely analogue type sound I’ve been missing. How the hell this works I don’t know..... but now I’m curious as to what the vodka cable can do. Maybe I’ll try the vodka. Either way I’m over the moon.
The sound changed so much on the top end it’s laughable. So much refinement and space around the soundstage I’m hearing all kinds of new details and tonal textures. This is giving my system a lovely analogue type sound I’ve been missing. How the hell this works I don’t know..... but now I’m curious as to what the vodka cable can do. Maybe I’ll try the vodka. Either way I’m over the moon.
Superb cable with Telegartner connectors and very revealing
John H
20 Mar 2021
Verified Buyer
I read the reviews here and considered the Vodka for my Chord MScaler/TT2 combination ... after seeing the reviews I phoned and spoke to Gary who suggested trying if anything the Cinnamon. I have had Carbon before so went with that but, at his suggestion, upgraded the connectors to the Telegartner ones .... my local Hifi dealer suggested the connectors make more of a difference than the cable itself too ... the cables were ordered at 3pm on a Friday and arrived at 11am on the Saturday ! I can't fault that ... nor, in fact, the cable.
It seems to be an ideal level of improvement over the existing Cat 8 I was using (Amazon but by their standards an expensive one). I tried them back to back and the difference was very noticeable ... not something tbh I expected ! There was just clearer more detailed sound in the AQ Carbon with the Telegartner connectors. Gary suggested if I wanted to that I could return and go with, say, Vodka but I will not be doing that. He was right. This level of improvement is just what i wanted and I would thoroughly recommend the AQ Carbon with the 'upgraded' connectors. Very impressed with product, advice and service.
It seems to be an ideal level of improvement over the existing Cat 8 I was using (Amazon but by their standards an expensive one). I tried them back to back and the difference was very noticeable ... not something tbh I expected ! There was just clearer more detailed sound in the AQ Carbon with the Telegartner connectors. Gary suggested if I wanted to that I could return and go with, say, Vodka but I will not be doing that. He was right. This level of improvement is just what i wanted and I would thoroughly recommend the AQ Carbon with the 'upgraded' connectors. Very impressed with product, advice and service.
Big improvement in sound quality
Dan Johns
4 Feb 2021
Verified Buyer
For a long time I was dissatisfied with the sound quality from my streamer compared to my CD transport. Both feed the same DAC but the CD player sounded much much better. More air, more punch, more detail.
I didn’t honestly believe that an Ethernet cable upgrade would make a difference, but Futureshop have a money back guarantee so I had nothing to lose. And boy did it make a difference. What had been a slightly congested sound suddenly opened up, with more sparkle in the treble, more control in the bass and more air in between everything.
This purchase whet my appetite and I bought a Chord 8Switch too. This brought yet another uplift in sound quality. Having done A/B tests the streamer now sounds as good if not better than the CD transport.
If you’re reading this you’ll know that there’s a lot of angry debate about the benefit of cables. I’ve noticed that those who think they do make a difference have usually let their ears decide, whereas those who don’t usually haven’t. I’d recommend letting your ears decide.
I didn’t honestly believe that an Ethernet cable upgrade would make a difference, but Futureshop have a money back guarantee so I had nothing to lose. And boy did it make a difference. What had been a slightly congested sound suddenly opened up, with more sparkle in the treble, more control in the bass and more air in between everything.
This purchase whet my appetite and I bought a Chord 8Switch too. This brought yet another uplift in sound quality. Having done A/B tests the streamer now sounds as good if not better than the CD transport.
If you’re reading this you’ll know that there’s a lot of angry debate about the benefit of cables. I’ve noticed that those who think they do make a difference have usually let their ears decide, whereas those who don’t usually haven’t. I’d recommend letting your ears decide.
Impressive delivery
John Walker
9 Nov 2020
Verified Buyer
I am very pleased with this cable. It has definitely made a difference. More detail, and better separation than my previous cable. I am amazed at how fast the delivery was,
I ordered with you at 4.00 pm and it was delivered at 10.15 am the next day.
Thank you for the excellent service.
I ordered with you at 4.00 pm and it was delivered at 10.15 am the next day.
Thank you for the excellent service.
A Dramatic Improvement!
Michael Richards
19 Apr 2020
Verified Buyer
I have experienced a rather harsh sound on my Mac music streaming. Whilst using CAT7 cable I called Glyn at Future Shop for advice on the problem he suggested that I upgrade the Ethernet Cable and following further discussion I chose AudioQuest as my experiences with the product and the UK Sales guy - I chose the Carbon fitted with high grade connectors (an extra £34 but well worth the investment) .
The cable has only been installed for a couple of days so not yet burned in but already there has been a distinct improvement in the instruments placement and a frantic improvement in the noise floor. As ever it’s thanks to Audioquest and Glyn at Futureshop for yet more sound advice. May write again after burn-in.
Thank you guys.
The cable has only been installed for a couple of days so not yet burned in but already there has been a distinct improvement in the instruments placement and a frantic improvement in the noise floor. As ever it’s thanks to Audioquest and Glyn at Futureshop for yet more sound advice. May write again after burn-in.
Thank you guys.
Very happy
Stewart
20 Jul 2019
Verified Buyer
My system kef ls50w & kube 12 so I was looking for a cable to run from my router to the kef speaker. I wanted a Audioquest cable as I had bought AQ vodka to link the speakers (which sound very good I’ll leave a review of them as well). So I seen the custom carbon option and I have I’m impressed again by AQ.
The first thing I noticed is the power and sound stage. I have swapped out the Vodka cable to Cinnamon ethernet and there is still improvement but swapping back to Vodka the speakers sing very happy.
The first thing I noticed is the power and sound stage. I have swapped out the Vodka cable to Cinnamon ethernet and there is still improvement but swapping back to Vodka the speakers sing very happy.
AudioQuest Carbon RJ/E Ethernet Cable
N
9 Jun 2019
Verified Buyer
Installed AQ Carbon Ethernet cable instead of AQ Pearl Ethernet cable between Router and Switch. Carbon RJ/E is simply a "must go" with its 23 AWG wiring in the case when a switch is linked to Hi-End Network streamer, Player and DAC with AQ Vodka RJ/E cables. Inexpensive custom built cable of great value. Plus Telegartner connectors!
Highly recommended for serious audio systems.
Highly recommended for serious audio systems.
Outstanding value, Excellent service
Clive
21 Jul 2018
Verified Buyer
Outstanding value, Excellent service. I was not too sure which ethernet cable to put between my rooter and the Apple TV. Gary, from Future Shop, provided clear and a comprehensive advice of the options from AudioQuest cables.
He steered me away from a more expensive item to the Carbon cable with the upgraded termination. My choice of manufacturer was AudioQuest since I use them to link other components in my hi-end Meridian system and found them to be manufactured to a very high standard with excellent results. I connected the Carbon cable and was very pleased and surprised. I was able to select the highest HDR4K option in the Apple settings I could not do this with the previous cable). 4k images were sharper and the colour details were vivid and face tints more natural. The sound was more detailed and the 5.1 channel sound stage image improved with excellent movement between speakers.
I strongly recommend this product (the price is justified given the quality of manufacture and results delivered.) You can also rely on Future Shop staff for appropriate advice. My order was delivered safely two days after purchase - exactly as stated for first class post.
Thanks very much.
He steered me away from a more expensive item to the Carbon cable with the upgraded termination. My choice of manufacturer was AudioQuest since I use them to link other components in my hi-end Meridian system and found them to be manufactured to a very high standard with excellent results. I connected the Carbon cable and was very pleased and surprised. I was able to select the highest HDR4K option in the Apple settings I could not do this with the previous cable). 4k images were sharper and the colour details were vivid and face tints more natural. The sound was more detailed and the 5.1 channel sound stage image improved with excellent movement between speakers.
I strongly recommend this product (the price is justified given the quality of manufacture and results delivered.) You can also rely on Future Shop staff for appropriate advice. My order was delivered safely two days after purchase - exactly as stated for first class post.
Thanks very much.
I don't care what anybody says cables do make a b.....
Nigel Fielding
20 Jan 2017
Verified Buyer
I don't care what anybody says cables do make a big difference and that includes ethernet cables. There are more expensive cables out there but I decided on the AudioQuest CAT7 Carbon RJ/E Ethernet Cable as it was in my price range and I have a lot of confidence in AudioQuest.
I am using the cable from my router to the AV amp as the last cable in the chain for my NAS drive and internet music. Straight away after plugging the cable in EVERYTHING was better, more open, better soundstage, much more detail its like the difference between medium wave and VHF radio.and like a system upgrade.
I had previously been using a cheaper CAT7 lead that is a total waste of money compared to the AudioQuest lead
I am using the cable from my router to the AV amp as the last cable in the chain for my NAS drive and internet music. Straight away after plugging the cable in EVERYTHING was better, more open, better soundstage, much more detail its like the difference between medium wave and VHF radio.and like a system upgrade.
I had previously been using a cheaper CAT7 lead that is a total waste of money compared to the AudioQuest lead