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AudioQuest Rocket 11 Speaker Cable - Custom Length

€20.00
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AQ Rocket 11
Lifetime
New
48 Hours
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We can burn-in your cable for up to 96 hours FREE of charge using our Nordost VIDAR cable burner. This is a £3000 machine that will optimise the performance of your cables from day one. This means the cables will be in optimum performance mode when you receive them, so you'll be able to make a performance assessment quickly rather than waiting 70 hours+ of usage. The result of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is, improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation. Please Note: we are unable to burn-in cables with stripped bare ends, BFA-only plugs, or no plugs selected. (This does not apply to BFA/Banana plugs). Cables are burnt-in for the selected period AFTER your order has been processed. This service is offered at Future Shop's discretion and we cannot guarantee all burn-in requests are fully completed during busy periods.

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If you want Future Shop to terminate your speaker cable with our special range of plugs, select Banana/BFA/Z-Plug or Spade plugs from the drop-down menu. We offer a wide range of options on how our highly trained and experienced engineers can fit the plugs to your selected cable. If an option is not available for your requirements, please call us on 0800 772 3688 or 0208 905 1555. All cables are tested for signal integrity before shipping

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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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AudioQuest's Rocket 11 has won at the What Hi-Fi Awards for 5 years running ('18,'19,'20,'21), proving themselves to be real leaders in their price range. Borrowing engineering from both the FLX/SliP 14/4 and the Rocket 33, this cable delivers remarkably smooth and balanced sound at its price. An exceptional budget option!
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AudioQuest Rocket 11 Speaker Cable - Custom Length

 

AudioQuest's Rocket 11 has won at the What Hi-Fi Awards for 5 years running ('18,'19,'20,'21), proving themselves to be real leaders in their price range. Borrowing engineering from both the FLX/SliP 14/4 and the Rocket 33, this cable delivers remarkably smooth and balanced sound at its price. An exceptional budget option!

 

What AudioQuest say

Winner of What Hi-Fi's Best Speaker Cable 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022, AudioQuest's Rocket 11 is an excellent speaker cable for the money. By utilising technology used in the construction of both the FLX/SLiP and Rocket 33, the Rocket 11 speaker cable is a best of both worlds speaker cable, offering ground-breaking performance and flexibility at an affordable price. When complemented with AudioQuest's SureGrip 100 or 300 Silver plugs, Rocket 11 can outperform rival speaker cables by a landslide.

The AudioQuest Rocket series is one of the most successful AudioQuest speaker cables due to its excellent design and construction. The Rocket series is an ideal speaker cable for entry to mid-level range Hi-Fi and AV systems. This latest cable in the Rocket series is constructed from a mix of the award-winning AudioQuest FLX/SLiP 14/4 and AudioQuest Rocket 33 speaker cables.

The Rocket 11 speaker cable utilises both stranded and solid 'Long-Grain Copper' semi-solid true-concentric conductors, a first for AudioQuest.  The combination of 'Long-Grain Copper' and true-concentric conductors ensures the Rocket 11 delivers a more balanced, dynamic and cleaner sound. Rocket 11 is available as both single wire and bi-wire configuration.

"True-Concentric" is an industry-standard term for when each layer of strands in a concentric conductor is spiralled in the opposite direction from the layer below, eliminating the lines of contact between the layers, and increasing contact pressure at the points of contact. The downside is much more machine time and higher cost – the upside is a better sound you can hear. True-Concentric construction significantly furthers the beneficial effect of the skin-effect by dramatically increasing layer autonomy.

 

 

AudioQuest Rocket 11 Hi-Fi Choice Recommended

"The plucking of the bass is deep and extended and the hi-hats are crisp and bright. The Rocket 11 manages to pull off a surprisingly mature performance at an affordable budget price." (Read More)

Hi-Fi Choice - August 2018

 

 

Specification:

  • Please note, you need to enter a quantity of 2 for a pair
  • Metal: Semi-Solid True-Concentric LGC
  • Gauge: 2 x 2.08mm2
  • Geometry: Double-Spiral
  • Dielectric: PVC
  • Noise-Dissipation System: No
  • Jacket: CL3 PVC
  • Jacket Colour: Black, White/Grey Stripes
  • Bi-Wirable: Yes
  • Warranty: Lifetime
  • Outer Dimensions: 14mm x 7mm (w x d)
  • Usually pre-burnt-in with Nordost Vidar for 96 Hours

 

Termination

This cable is professional terminated by Futureshop using one of the following plug options:

  • SureGrip 100 Gold-plated Banana or Spade
  • SureGrip 100 Silver-plated Banana or Spade
  • SureGrip 300 Gold-plated Banana or Spade
  • SureGrip 300 Silver-plated Banana or Spade

Both the SureGrip 100 and SureGrip 300 Banana plugs utilise a stronger base metal, Beryllium Copper, offering higher tensile strength and superior sound to phosphor bronze found on many banana plugs. The SureGrip 100 and SureGrip 300 Spade plugs utilise higher purity Purple Copper which provides cleaner and clearer sound when compared to standard copper or brass used in other "premium" connectors.

The differences between the SureGrip 100s and SureGrip 300s can be found in the amount on metal used in the construction of the plug. The SureGrip 300 uses substantially more metal in the connector compared to the SureGrip 100 resulting in a superior connection between the conductors, the connector and your system.

The coppers of the connector, just as in the speaker cable itself can lend to the cable sounding more detailed, wider soundstage, lowering of the noise floor and protection of the raw conductors. These benefits increase step by step as you progress higher up the series from the Suregrip 100 Beryllium Copper plugs to the Series 1000 Red Copper banana plugs. The plating process also changes as you move up the series, resulting in a thicker and more durable plating.

AudioQuest SureGrip 100 & 300 Speaker Plugs

How to Order

From the dropdown menus' above, simply select the length of cable, the type of plugs required at the ‘Amplifier end’ and ‘Speaker end’ and click on the 'Add to Basket' button to add the item to your basket. Your cable will be dispatched as soon as it has been made by Future Shop's or the manufacturer’s engineers and has completed the specified burn-in process (if any), subject to Future Shop’s Terms & Conditions and stock availability.

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:

  • Please note, you need to enter a quantity of 2 for a pair
  • Metal: Semi-Solid True-Concentric LGC
  • Gauge: 17AWG (1.04mm2)
  • Geometry: Double-Spiral
  • Dielectric: PVC
  • Noise-Dissipation System: No
  • Jacket: CL3 PVC
  • Jacket Colour: Black, White/Grey Stripes
  • Bi-Wirable: Yes
  • Warranty: Lifetime

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.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

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.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

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

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

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.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Enhance Your Experience: Free Cable Burn-In Service with Nordost VIDAR Machine

 

Please take note of the following details regarding our cable burn-in service:

  • Cable Compatibility: We regret to inform you that we cannot burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA plugs. In order for cables to undergo the burn-in process, they should be terminated or have connectors.
  • Timing: Cables will be burnt in for the selected period after processing your order. For custom-length cables, the burn-in process will occur after they have been terminated by the manufacturer or our engineers unless specified otherwise in the product description.
  • Availability: Future Shop provides our cable burn-in service free of charge, but its availability is at our discretion. While we strive to fulfil all burn-in requests for the specified time periods, please understand that during exceptionally busy periods, we may be unable to meet the demand due to limited connections on the Nordost Vidar cable conditioning machines.

The Nordost VIDAR cable burn-in machine integrates three key functions into one operation:

  1. Charge Neutralisation: It eliminates charges that accumulate around the cables and their insulation, ensuring a more balanced electrical environment.
  2. Deep Conditioning: The machine provides a wide band and deep conditioning process that affects the conductor core, resulting in changes to the signal transmission through the metal. This deep conditioning enhances the cable's performance.
  3. Ultrasonic Surface Conditioning: The VIDAR machine utilizes ultrasonic waves to condition the surface of the conductors, optimizing their contact and overall conductivity.

The VIDAR employs a proprietary combination of composite and complex signals to condition the cables. These signals comprise ultra-low and ultra-high frequencies, extending beyond the range of video frequencies. The signal moves back and forth along the cable, penetrating deep into the core with ultra-low frequencies and traversing the surface with ultra-high frequencies. This transmission method generates beat harmonics between the two complex waveforms, which permeate all layers of the cable. The circuitry of the VIDAR also drives electrons from the conductor into the insulation area, neutralizing electrical charges.

 

 

Nordost Vidar Burn-in Machine

 

 

So, what does this all mean for you?

The ultimate outcome of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation in your audio system.

Now, you may wonder why cable burn-in is necessary. During cable manufacturing, gasses become trapped as insulation is applied over the conductors. Additionally, new cables often possess high electrical charges, resulting in a brittle and bright sound that lacks the desired detail and depth for music production.

When cables undergo burn-in, the trapped gasses are dissipated, and small impurities in the conductor metals begin to exhibit diode-like behaviour, favouring current flow in a specific direction.

Here are the physical effects of the burn-in process:

  • Charge Neutralisation: The burn-in process neutralizes charges in the conductors and insulation, promoting a more balanced electrical environment.
  • Wide Bandwidth Frequencies: The conditioning affects how signals pass through the metal, enabling a wider range of frequencies to penetrate all cable layers.
  • Signal Transmission: The burn-in process establishes the directionality of the cable, optimizing signal transmission from one end to the other.

When cables are properly burnt in, you can expect the following audible changes in your audio system:

  • Fuller and Natural Sound: Your system should be capable of producing a more immersive and realistic performance with a fuller and more natural sound.
  • Increased Detail: You may notice enhanced details and nuances in the music, allowing you to perceive subtle elements that were previously hidden.
  • Improved Soundstage: The dimensionality of your system's soundstage can be greatly improved, creating a more spacious and immersive listening experience.

At Future Shop, our goal is to maximise your satisfaction. That's why we offer a free burn-in service on all our cables before they arrive at your door, enabling you to sit back and enjoy the benefits of properly conditioned cables in your audio system.

 

 


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Customer Reviews
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5
Excellent affordable cable
30 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
I am already using a pair of Rocket 11 and just needed some more to replace the metal plates at the back of my speakers.

Fantastic service and fast shipping from FutureShop as always!!!
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5
Excelent Cable, Upgrade to all aspects of performance in my
11 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
I bought Rocket 11 cable to replace my QED XT40 cable (original type), which I found an upgrade over a thick copper generic cable at the time. I was not expecting the huge improvements to the system that this new cable has brought to my system. After installing the cable, I found its performance was a bit underwhelming & almost disappointing (I did not request the burn-in).

After approximately 20 hours of use, I experience: -

Much improved clarity & more detail revealed soundstage & Image are both broader and deeper. Bass is now great, and the treble is much improved with higher frequencies. I also hear the room's acoustics and any echo that could not be detected before.

My core system is Rega Planar3 (1988) /Rega Exact cartridge / Rega mm phono / Marantz PM6006 UK Amplifier / Q Acoustics 3020 speakers. Also, Marantz CD6006 UK. When playing my CDs, I hear much the same improvements but ….. The somewhat disappointing sound before the cable upgrade now has got the same benefits as above.

I have purchased from Futureshop several times before and have always found their service helpful in advice & delivery has always been very fast. I will continue to use them when needed.

Thanks
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5
A revelation that punches way above its weight (for me)
7 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
Ran in some new Dali Oberon 5's out of a NAD C370 amp on a quality QED cable for 100 hours. I started to worry - Midrange great, Tweeter way too forward, Lower Bass missing. I had already ordered the AudioQuest Rocket 11 Speaker Cable. I hooked it up on arrival (burnt in), and - instant Karma!

My ears stopped fighting the speakers and found the music - all the frequencies nicely balanced, the Bass back, and most noticeably, the sound staging moved from linear to three-dimensional - REAL DEPTH.

Playing a reference CD of Sade, I would have proposed marriage if she had ACTUALLY been in the room!

For me, this cable punches well above its weight.
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5
Great for the money
20 May 2022
Verified Buyer
After years of listening to my “old” Krell amp driving a pair of Thiel 3.6 I thought I needed to upgrade my amp. I noticed a little lack of “punch”, a bit too smooth.

I decided to get a pair of ps m700, and for that, I thought it was a good idea to update speaker cables as well. I got the Audio Quest Rocket 11 before the amps, and burned for 49 hrs. I could not believe the positive effect in the quality of sound, to the point of making me wonder if only the cables would be needed to make the trick. I am serious, huge improvement.

Regarding Futures Shop service, only one word. Excellent. It is a shame I would not try their return policy, at this point it is more likely I will return my unheard new amps!
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5
Excellent Product and Service
9 May 2022
Verified Buyer
Glad I had brought these speaker cables; they have really brought my speakers to life, and they are well made.

I highly recommend it. Futureshop is now my number one go-to place for cables.
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5
Excellent Cable for the money
5 May 2022
Verified Buyer
I got this to replace some old Naim NAC A4 cable I used to monitor audio gold FX surround speakers. This cable is clearly better, with far more bass and more sound, although I think it could be a little faster in the treble.

It works great for big films, so I am very pleased.
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5
Excellent service for a custom built product.
25 Apr 2022
Verified Buyer
Returning customer using Futureshop as the "go to" supplier for customised speaker cable. Plenty of options in the build list and both service and product have proved to be first class yet again.
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5
Excellent performance for this price
21 Apr 2022
Verified Buyer
Good service with speed delivery and the product has been integrated well into my system.
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5
Fantastic cable with budget price with great enhancement.
8 Apr 2022
Verified Buyer
Fantastic cable with budget price with great enhancement to my system.
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5
Lovely sound and great service
29 Mar 2022
Verified Buyer
After a call with the team, who were really helpful, it was a no-brainer to order from Future Shop. It arrived the next day and has made my sound system a joy to listen to. Thanks!
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5
Thought I would try after the 5* reviews
28 Mar 2022
Verified Buyer
I thought I would try after the five* reviews and using it in non-bi-wire mode and connecting two wires to each terminal. Easy to attach to banana plugs.

Initial listening is promising and has new Triangle speakers that need burning in. Hopefully, they will improve even more.

Excellent service from Futureshop with fast delivery.
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5
Brilliant
28 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
These cables are superb; they seem to let more detail through with the system's sound, tighten up the bass, and help define the position of instruments and voices in the sound stage. Those who don't believe should hear these! It's almost like having a new component in your system. Chord Clearway X are also excellent, but I prefer these, Chord is smoother, but these let that extra detail through without sounding fatiguing.

Exceptional level of customer service and courtesy from Futureshop, a rare thing in today's world. Please make the most of it, I'd say!
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5
Great cables
25 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
These cables are definitely a noticeable upgrade from my previous ones. I opted for a custom length and spades. Dispatch/Shipping was prompt and packaging secure.
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5
Everything old becomes new again
21 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
I couldn't be happier, read the reviews and crossed my fingers. Wow, just wow. I was running these on a 32-year-old Technics mini-system with Bi-amp and Bi-wiring and only bookshelf speakers with spring clamp terminals.

Sound has gone from muddy and thin to a complete soundscape, hearing nuances and detail I've never heard in my own music. Bass is tighter, highs are clear, and the mids just ad texture that was never there before.

Balanced overall and still delivers at higher volumes. Excellent value.
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5
Well made custom speaker/ amp cables
12 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
Professional help over the phone and very good product sent over.
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5
Quality product from a quality company
12 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
Very impressed with the cables; they look good and obviously sound good. I can't fault the service from Futureshop, ordered 2x5m on a Monday, changed my mind to 2x6m the next day, order arrived on the following Friday.
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5
Good cable
7 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
Good quality, although the cable shield is marked as 17AWG and they are heavy & quite thick, they're easy and versatile for laying. I connected them between Yamaha A4A & Polk R100 and S35, and the result is excellent sound quality.

I am satisfied with these cables.
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5
Excellent cables
6 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
Summary says it all really, these cables are fantastic, with decent amp and speakers, you'd really struggle to find better than this. Also, service from this company is 1st class.

Thanks, guys; really happy
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5
Very happy with Rocket 11 and Futureshop.
4 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
Very happy with Rocket 11 and Futureshop. No issues
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5
Superb Budget Cables
3 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
I thought the cables couldn't possibly be as good as the other reviews said they were. They are.

Sampling some of my early Joni Mitchell, I was blown away by the clarity and precision of the acoustic guitars and, mainly, the vocals (and I had pretty good cables before) the Rocket connects added. I'd just purchased the remastered Beatles albums (Revolver to Let It Be) and found a whole fresh level of enjoyment of the music as every nuance of the original masters was presented (I had bought QA 3010s - which I can't praise too highly), so I think I have a winning budget price combo.

Get these cables - you won't be disappointed.
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5
Night and Day
21 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
I soldered to gold plated copper banana plugs and put heat shrink tubing over the solders for a nice neat and maintenance-free connection (used a high powered soldering iron, about 350 Deg I think it was that worked best.
I'm sure the optional supplied plugs are fine too.

My last system was very bright, so I had tamed it with cheap OFC cable from a DIY shop barely larger than bell wire. This was just right for that system, but on upgrading to a Sugden, the sound was incredibly dull; time to get proper cable again. These cables bring out every detail and such a wide sound stage. Clean large scale from top to bottom. So unbelievably different and better.

These would have been good with my old system too. Previously and recently with my Sugden, I have used QED classic cables and never liked them. Hard, brittle sound though full scale. The Rocket 11's are just so much better right from the start and seem to be getting better the more I listen.

I can now hear micro dynamics in the vocals and how instruments are played much more. I can listen to the production of the song. GREAT.
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5
Simply Breath Taking
10 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
I have a system with a book price of £6000k. I upgraded my 20-year-old cables for these (£100). The result is simply astounding. I cannot recommend it enough.
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5
The Rocket 11 significantly improved the quality of sound
9 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
I purchased a role of generic AWG 12 speaker cable role and was somewhat underwhelmed.

Read a million reviews and settled on Rocket 11 as the optimal compromise with the 96-hour burn-in requested. It arrived the next day, which was fantastic. Was it pre burnt in? Possibly, I have no way of knowing. Anyway, the difference is night and day. So well chuffed. If you’re wondering, do it!
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5
Very Impressed
29 Dec 2021
Verified Buyer
I was impressed with the build quality and the physical heft of these cables. The sound is slightly brighter, which is exactly what my system needed.

International shipping to the US west coast was much faster than I expected.
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5
Tip Top Speaker Cables
18 Dec 2021
Verified Buyer
I was more than a bit sceptical about upgrading my speaker cables, given the cost of doing this. BUT I have to say the sound is excellent, and there is a discernible difference in quality.

The sound feels a lot more alive! The Future Shop provided a great service, quick and well packaged. The build quality is perfect as well.

Recommended Peeps.
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5
Excellent service, product exactly as ordered
17 Dec 2021
Verified Buyer
I ordered AudioQuest cables for my new Hi-Fi setup. I was unsure speaker wire I had from my previous systems was up to the task. The cables were cut and finished to my specs. Delivered incredibly fast (for international, especially) and packaged expertly (just as shown in the pictures). The impact on the sound of my system was immediate and very fulfilling, with distortion removed, increased clarity and power.

I highly recommend both the AudioQuest product and Future Shop.
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5
It’s a great cable
17 Nov 2021
Verified Buyer
It’s a great cable, and I can see definite improvements to the sound quality. I feel comfortable listening to the music for at least a few hours non-stop; this wasn’t the case before. I think it justifies the price.

Ordering was easy, and the cable was delivered quickly by Future Shop.

I am happy with both the cable and the service I received from Future Shop.
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5
A quality set of cables
8 Nov 2021
Verified Buyer
I'm really happy with the fantastic build quality with these. They all seem premium, and the sound appears great on the new AV amp I bought.
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5
Good quality speaker cable.
5 Nov 2021
Verified Buyer
I bought this speaker cable on the basis of it being an award winner and it hasn't disappointed me.
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5
5***** Cable & 5***** Service
28 Oct 2021
Verified Buyer
I was amazed at the great clarity and superior bass-to-treble frequency extension the cable was able to produce! My order was for a pair of 3.5m of custom length!

Though the cables are quite heavy but very easy to manage. I was looking to optimize the performance of my hi-fi system, the Rocket 11 was the answer! (Vintage Yamaha AX-570 coupled to B&W 603 s3).

Goods arrived in Hong Kong fairly quick by ordinary mail (£4.99) considering the Covid situation.
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