Reviews for AudioQuest CAT7 Carbon RJ/E Ethernet Cable Custom

Good performance for the price. The sound is clearer and dynamics are improved.

Smooth and balance sounds, reasonable price.

When I replaced the Audioquest Cinnamon with Carbon, the sounds instantly improved by more than three levels. The sound is detailed and smooth. It is stable and reliable. However, it lacks brightness.

I tried out this cable to connect my music server (Innous Zen Mk3) to the pre-amp (NSC222), which resulted in immediate improvement on SQ (compared to the previous standard internet cable).

However, I have since swapped this out in favour of AQ Vodka cable - even better SQ, albeit much more expensive.

The Carbon cable now sits between my Wi-Fi booster and the Zen Mk3. However, I haven’t noticed any specific improvements (compared to the previous standard Cat7 cable).

Quality cable, at a reasonable price. Recommended.

As an avid user of AudioQuest's Cinnamon LAN cables, I was initially sceptical about Futureshop's Carbon LAN cable's potential improvements. However, after reading several positive reviews, I decided to give it a try.

Thanks to DHL's efficient delivery service, the cable arrived promptly within three days. The fast shipping surprised me and set a positive tone for my experience.

After a week-long burn-in period, I began to notice significant improvements. The Carbon LAN cable truly stands out for its price, offering exceptional performance that exceeded my expectations. The clarity and stability of my network connection improved noticeably, making it a valuable addition to my setup.

I highly recommend Futureshop's Carbon LAN cable to both beginners and enthusiasts who have yet to experience the benefits of high-quality digital cables. It is an excellent investment that delivers on its promises.

Personal Experience with AudioQuest Carbon Ethernet Cable

After extensive use and thorough testing, I am excited to share my experience with the AudioQuest Carbon Ethernet Cable. This cable has not only met but exceeded my expectations in several key areas:

Smooth and Clean Sound: The most striking feature is the smoothness and clarity of the sound. It’s like a veil has been lifted from the music, revealing intricate details that were previously obscured.
Remarkable Quality Improvement: Compared to the Cinnamon cable, the Carbon version has shown a 2-3 times enhancement in quality. This leap in performance is not just noticeable; it’s like upgrading to a whole new system.

Value for Money: Despite its superior performance, the price point is surprisingly similar to lower-level cables, making it an affordable luxury for audiophiles.
Swift and Accurate Delivery: Even though the cable was shipped from the UK, the delivery was fast and flawless, and the product arrived in perfect condition.

Repeat Purchase: I was so impressed with the initial purchase that I decided to buy another one. It’s not often that a product compels me to double down on my investment.
Futureshop Satisfaction: Purchasing from Futureshop has been a delightful experience. Their selection of products, including this cable, has consistently exceeded my expectations.

In summary, the AudioQuest Carbon Ethernet Cable is a game-changer in the world of digital audio. Its ability to deliver a pristine audio experience, reasonable pricing, and efficient delivery make it a standout choice. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their audio setup.

The wrong product was sent in the first place, and the help desk, Mark, assisted in sending the replacement without delay.

I replace the Cinnamon Ethernet cable with this Carbon with Telegarner termination.

On first listening, I felt the bass and punch energy more in the flesh, but they were a little bit too bright.

24 hours after the burn-in, the sound was warmer and more comfortable, but the details and fidelity were still there.

It is a very good upgrade and worth every penny.

There’s not a lot I can add to the positive reviews posted, except the difference is that I bought this Audioquest carbon LAN cable (1.5m) with Telegartner upgrades to replace the out-of-box cat5 patch cable that came with my wireless router (I have to use wireless) to connect to the fibre broadband interface.

I had already installed a QSA Yellow ‘receive’ LAN jitter on the router, which, contrary to expectations, made a huge difference in my streamed sound (see my review of the same). Having used AQ Carbon digital interconnections elsewhere and been mightily impressed, I went for Carbon again for the LAN cable, again with no high expectations.

After a period of burning in, I have been taken aback by the added layers of transparency and realism gained by the combination of the jitter and this cable. I’ve mainly been listening to radio 3 Sounds broadcasts, not the highest resolution, I know, but the biggest difference in improvement - Daniel Hope’s violin in Aavo Pärt’s Spiegel Im Spiegel became present in a way only experienced in the concert hall, the sound of bow, hair and rosin on strings very palpable. The massed strings of the superb Sinfonia of London at their Proms concert had an overwhelming impact! It certainly shows the difference between excellent recordings and poor ones.

Who’d have thought wireless connection could be improved so much by changing the patch cable and introducing a gizmo?

Finally, thank you to Steve and his colleagues at Futureshop for all the advice and excellent service they provided regarding this and previous purchases.

Like many people, I was using a high-quality CAT7 cable between my network switch and my Steamer/Bridge and was convinced that this would be fine for a digital signal. After all, there's no difference in zeros and ones, right? WRONG! The moment I replaced the old cable with this little beauty and started playing music, I was beaming with pleasure.

The dark background was even quieter, and the last remnants of digital harshness seemed to disappear. Transients seem much improved, and the phase must have been better, as I got a better-defined soundstage, too. The difference is not subtle.

I can only speak for my experiences, but if you already have a resolving system that produces the type of sound you enjoy, don't strangle your sound at the source—get one of these and let the music really flow! I'm going to have to try a network switch now.

I replaced my old ethernet cable from Amazon, which was of average quality. I installed this carbon cable, and wow, what a massive difference in speed.

The picture quality is outstanding, but the sound is on a different planet—crisper and deeper bass. These new connectors make a better connection to my TV, and streaming is now perfect. This new cable has just burned in; after two weeks, it is by far the best cable I've had.

Recently bought a length of Audioquest carbon ethernet cable with upgraded connectors for my streamer, which was a good improvement on the oelbach I had.

We needed a longer length for our TV connection, so we again went for the carbon, which improved the picture quality, much to my pleasant surprise.

Futureshop has always been my first choice for such cables!