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AudioQuest Pearl 48G HDMI Cable
As low as £34.95 £29.12
SKU
Pearl 48G
Lifetime
New
24 hours
Making use of 4 audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps, the Pearl 48G HDMI cable is capable of carrying up to 10K Ultra-HD video (it is, of course, still compatible with 4k displays). Whether for regular viewing or for gaming, this HDMI cable delivers highly on picture and sound quality.
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AudioQuest Pearl 48G HDMI Cable
Making use of 4 audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps, the Pearl 48G HDMI cable is capable of carrying up to 10K Ultra-HD video (it is, of course, still compatible with 4k displays). Whether for regular viewing or for gaming, this HDMI cable delivers highly on picture and sound quality.
What AudioQuest say
Sound first. While 8K and other compelling videos/gaming features make the HDMI headlines, AudioQuest’s 48 and eARC-Priority Series HDMI cables are their best-sounding HDMI cables yet.
The greater precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances required to deliver HDMI cables that transfer up to 48Gbps bandwidth mean all of AudioQuest’s tried-and-true ingredients and techniques matter every bit as much as ever before.
Pearl 48 features high-purity Long-Grain Copper conductors that have been direction-controlled for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise.
All of AudioQuest’s new 48Gbps HDMI cables can transfer up to professional 10K Ultra-HD video. The impressive 48Gbps data rate is made possible by four balanced audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps each. And, of course, the latest technology is backwards compatible with 4K displays.
Features :
- Solid Long-Grain Copper Conductors
- Level 1 Noise Disippation - Direction Controlled
- Long-Grain Copper eARC Conductors
- All 19 conductors are Direction-Controlled (A/V, eARC, Ground-Reference Drains, Control, Power)
- All 48G cables up to 5m have the bandwidth required for video with resolutions up to 10k, including 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz
Solid Long-Grain Copper Conductors
Solid conductors eliminate strand-interaction distortion. Pearl’s solid Long-Grain Copper allows a smoother and clearer sound than cables using regular OFHC (Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity) copper. OFHC is a general metal industry specification regarding “loss” without any concern for distortion. LGC has fewer oxides within the conducting material, fewer impurities, fewer grain boundaries, and definitively better performance.
Level 1 Noise Dissipation: Direction-Controlled
This is the foundation of AudioQuest’s Noise-Dissipation technologies. Traditional “100% shielding” is not enough to guard against the increasingly prevalent effects of Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite radiation. In AudioQuest HDMI cables, all 19 conductors are Direction-Controlled to minimize the RF Noise that damages performance by “directing” or draining it away from the most vulnerable circuits. Additional Noise-Dissipation techniques (Levels 2 and up) are applied as budget permits to further reduce noise.
48G HDMI Cables from AudioQuest
AudioQuest “48” HDMI cables can transfer up to professional 10K Ultra-HD video. The 48Gbps bandwidth is made possible by 4 balanced audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps each. The precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances required to produce HDMI cables that transfer up to 48Gbps bandwidth mean many of AudioQuest’s tried-and-true ingredients and techniques are more important than ever before.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
All AudioQuest HDMI cables support HDR (High Dynamic Range) and Dynamic HDR. HDR content expands the contrast of the image for blacker blacks and brighter whites/highlights as well as greater colour saturation and brightness. In addition, 4K Ultra-HD content allows for a wider colour range.
This combination of technologies results in more realistic HDR images with greater perceived depth. Dynamic HDR (HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, for example) enables frame-by-frame HDR optimization rather than HDR settings that are fixed for the entire program. The most prominent current HDR formats are HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.
AudioQuest 18Gbps and 48Gbps HDMI cables are compatible with all varieties of HDR, which can be found on Ultra-HD Blu-ray, and all major streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV+, and others.
eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI’s Audio Return Channel (ARC) sends audio from a TV to a soundbar or AV receiver for greater simplicity and flexibility in system setup. Hardware’s previous ARC capabilities max out at lossy (compressed) 5.1-channel surround sound.
Today’s HDMI 2.1 hardware supports enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), which increases the digital bandwidth dramatically to support uncompressed and lossless high-resolution multichannel audio, including Dolby TrueHD and Atmos, and DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS: X.
Not only do all current generations of AudioQuest HDMI cables have the conductors and bandwidth required for eARC’s enhanced sonic capabilities, but, in order to ensure superior audio performance, the ARC-channel conductor-pair is internally controlled for direction, running in the opposite direction from the 4 pairs that carry information to the TV.
Finally, AudioQuest’s eARC-Priority models include 4 Silver-Plated Forest 48-level audio/video data pairs—but with a far superior single data pair for the TV’s audio output. By upgrading the ARC data path only, audiophile quality is made possible at a fraction of the cost of upgrading all 5 data pairs.
Specification :
- 48Gbps bandwidth - supports up to 10k resolutions
- Solid Long-Grain Copper A/V Conductors
- Solid Long-Grain Copper eARC Conductors
- Tinned Copper Ground Reference Drain
- Direction-Controlled Noise-Dissipation
- CMG (CL3/FT4) Outer Jacket
- Limited 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 :
- 48Gbps bandwidth - supports up to 10k resolutions
- Solid Long-Grain Copper A/V Conductors
- Solid Long-Grain Copper eARC Conductors
- Tinned Copper Ground Reference Drain
- Direction-Controlled Noise-Dissipation
- CMG (CL3/FT4) Outer Jacket
- Limited 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 34 Reviews
Great buy
Shawn
15 Nov 2024
This is an excellent product. I have always used Chord cables, but this has changed the game for me.
The delivery was great, as always, with Futureshop. I will definitely be adding a couple more of these cables to my collection.
The delivery was great, as always, with Futureshop. I will definitely be adding a couple more of these cables to my collection.
Don't hesitate
Colin Jones
14 Nov 2024
People spend £1000+ on a TV and connect it to Sky, Soundbar, etc., using the supplied £4 HDMI cables. This is madness; you are not getting anything near the quality of picture or audio doing this.
Please factor the purchase of quality cables into your TV / Audio purchases.
A+ cable and service from Futureshop
Please factor the purchase of quality cables into your TV / Audio purchases.
A+ cable and service from Futureshop
Hdmi
Jay
3 Jun 2024
Verified Buyer
Great lead. I bought this for the sound bar, but I went for the Cinnamon HDMI for TVs and the Carbon HDMI for the box.
It's amazing what difference a lead can make in helping your products live up to their potential.
I won’t use standard leads again.
It's amazing what difference a lead can make in helping your products live up to their potential.
I won’t use standard leads again.
Wish I had bought these years ago.
Colin Jones
20 Apr 2024
Verified Buyer
I recently bought a quality OLED TV and sound bar with the function HDMI eARC through the soundbar, which led me to this site and purchase 5 of these cables overall to connect my whole audio/video setup.
Wow what a difference from the standard HDMI cables I had been using, I also tested them on other Sky Stream boxes I have with regular LED TV's around the house and the difference in picture quality and colours is astonishing.
Also, the service and delivery from the retailer is A1.
Wow what a difference from the standard HDMI cables I had been using, I also tested them on other Sky Stream boxes I have with regular LED TV's around the house and the difference in picture quality and colours is astonishing.
Also, the service and delivery from the retailer is A1.
Excellent Quality HDMI Cable
AndyHazza
23 Nov 2023
Verified Buyer
Normally, I just buy the cheapest available cables, but since upgrading my TV to a 65” OLED and a Sonos Arc soundbar, I wanted proper cables to compliment my new TV with my Apple TV devices, etc.
And boy, oh boy, these bad boys do an excellent job—no more judder picture. The picture is crisper and more vibrant, and it has excellent sound. 10/10.
And boy, oh boy, these bad boys do an excellent job—no more judder picture. The picture is crisper and more vibrant, and it has excellent sound. 10/10.
Excellent product
chris
20 Oct 2023
Verified Buyer
I'm using this in a gaming environment, and what a difference it makes.
I am gaming at 4k and can totally max out my monitor with Asus Overdrive running at 1ms responsive nes, with no graphic artefacts, which is massively better than any cable I've used in the past. The sound is also improved.
This cable allows me to get the best out of my system. This is significantly better.
This was achieved with a 43" gaming monitor, which is unheard of.
I am gaming at 4k and can totally max out my monitor with Asus Overdrive running at 1ms responsive nes, with no graphic artefacts, which is massively better than any cable I've used in the past. The sound is also improved.
This cable allows me to get the best out of my system. This is significantly better.
This was achieved with a 43" gaming monitor, which is unheard of.
Review for AudioQuest Pearl 48G HDMI Cable
Bhupen Varsani
29 Sep 2023
Verified Buyer
Having made multiple purchases of AudioQuest cables through Future Shop, I can confidently say they are my go-to manufacturer. The robust quality and enduring nature of these cables make them stand out.
I currently use them for my 4K monitor, mini PC, and PS5, and they have been flawless in performance. If you're contemplating buying HDMI or any cable from AudioQuest, don't second-guess—go for it.
Furthermore, Future Shop's dispatch efficiency is commendable. I often find my order on my doorstep the very next day. Exceptional service and unmatched value.
Thank you, Future Shop. I'll certainly be returning for more.
I currently use them for my 4K monitor, mini PC, and PS5, and they have been flawless in performance. If you're contemplating buying HDMI or any cable from AudioQuest, don't second-guess—go for it.
Furthermore, Future Shop's dispatch efficiency is commendable. I often find my order on my doorstep the very next day. Exceptional service and unmatched value.
Thank you, Future Shop. I'll certainly be returning for more.
Best Quality, Advice and Service on every occasion. 5*****
William McCracken
31 Mar 2023
Verified Buyer
Having purchased a number of items from the Future Shop and always found them to be outstanding in their information, advice and service. They have an amazing range of stock options and are simply the best choice of quality goods against the asked price.
The Chord RCA Cables are a remarkable improvement in opening up the sound with every type of music from my earlier pair, which were relatively more expensive a few years ago.
Don’t hesitate to buy from Future Shop; you will always be satisfied with quality, value and service.
The Chord RCA Cables are a remarkable improvement in opening up the sound with every type of music from my earlier pair, which were relatively more expensive a few years ago.
Don’t hesitate to buy from Future Shop; you will always be satisfied with quality, value and service.
CABLEWALA ZINDABAD!
PRAN AMRITH
17 Nov 2022
Verified Buyer
Future Shop is usually the first stop when I require cables of any kind. I haven't been to their site for a while, but that's because their cables have an extra-long life - many of them have a lifetime guarantee! I was amazed by the range and prices of (HDMI) cables they stock!
The cables arrived superbly packaged in their boxes (I ordered 2) with protector caps on the ends to boot. Fitting them was a breeze - out with the old (ordinary) HDMI cables and in with the new (super) cables. Then all that remained was to test them out....glad to say that, to date, I have had no issues with them whatsoever. But that was only to be expected!
My summary title might be a little unusual for some Englanders, but it says it all!
Look it up!
The cables arrived superbly packaged in their boxes (I ordered 2) with protector caps on the ends to boot. Fitting them was a breeze - out with the old (ordinary) HDMI cables and in with the new (super) cables. Then all that remained was to test them out....glad to say that, to date, I have had no issues with them whatsoever. But that was only to be expected!
My summary title might be a little unusual for some Englanders, but it says it all!
Look it up!
A wonderfully made cable that makes a difference
Nick Cosentino
23 Apr 2022
Verified Buyer
This main cable runs from my Denon AVR-X3600H to my LGOLEDG1 TV. My Oppo UDP-203, Apple TV and X-Box are connected to the amp. This is my third Audioquest cable, and I upgraded to this as I wanted the faster cable, which is certified HDMI 2.1.
The cable is a quality build, and while I can’t rightly say it improves picture and sound, the quality makes a difference against cheaper cables. My system is quick to change between inputs with no lag or disconnects. I’m confident that cable failure won’t be an issue with this cable which is important given the cable is run through the wall—highly recommended.
Also, a shout out to Futureshop, who are fantastic to deal with.
The cable is a quality build, and while I can’t rightly say it improves picture and sound, the quality makes a difference against cheaper cables. My system is quick to change between inputs with no lag or disconnects. I’m confident that cable failure won’t be an issue with this cable which is important given the cable is run through the wall—highly recommended.
Also, a shout out to Futureshop, who are fantastic to deal with.
AudioQuest Pearl 48G HDMI
Carlos Fandango
12 Sep 2021
Verified Buyer
I’d previously purchased the Pearl HDMI cables after getting a 4K television and blu-ray player a few years ago, these were recommended by Futureshop at the time for my equipment. The previous version of the Pearl HDMI is an excellent cable and would recommend it, as was very pleased with the picture and sound from it.
I decided to upgrade to the new Pearl 48G HDMI as are a faster speed and HDMI 2.1, whilst most of my equipment is 2.0 am now future-proofed. Adam who was very informative about the products, suggested just buying the upgrade from the amp’ to tv, I decided to get this one and another two from the blu-ray player and the Apple TV 4K which purchased recently. As said, the older cables were very good and was pleased with the picture and sound, am glad I did upgrade as think these 48G cables are even better, the picture looks more vibrant and the sound is great also, especially when viewing 4K on blu-ray as my internet speed doesn’t allow me to stream 4K only 1440.
Whilst it’s not a huge difference from the previous Pearl cables, the newer Pearl 48G HDMI in my opinion is well worth getting and would heartily recommend them.
Thank you Adam and Futureshop for your advice and great service and quick delivery.
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I decided to upgrade to the new Pearl 48G HDMI as are a faster speed and HDMI 2.1, whilst most of my equipment is 2.0 am now future-proofed. Adam who was very informative about the products, suggested just buying the upgrade from the amp’ to tv, I decided to get this one and another two from the blu-ray player and the Apple TV 4K which purchased recently. As said, the older cables were very good and was pleased with the picture and sound, am glad I did upgrade as think these 48G cables are even better, the picture looks more vibrant and the sound is great also, especially when viewing 4K on blu-ray as my internet speed doesn’t allow me to stream 4K only 1440.
Whilst it’s not a huge difference from the previous Pearl cables, the newer Pearl 48G HDMI in my opinion is well worth getting and would heartily recommend them.
Thank you Adam and Futureshop for your advice and great service and quick delivery.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
AudioQuest Pearl 48G HDMI Cable
Matt Chiswell
15 May 2021
Verified Buyer
I bought two of these cables, one for my Blu-Ray player and one for my XBox, and they proved to be a wise investment, the picture and sound quality has improved no end, especially on my XBox which used to stutter when playing Blu-ray's & DVD's but since installing this cable the problem has gone, and games look sharper and sound better too. The cable itself has very high build quality, which is very evident when you open the box.
Needless to say I'm very happy with my purchase.
Needless to say I'm very happy with my purchase.
First class service
Gordon Brown
22 Apr 2021
Verified Buyer
This review is based more on the customer service of Futureshop although i was more than impressed with the cables. Id originally ordered the 3m pearl which where unfortunately out of stock.
Having received a very prompt email and apologising for the out of stock item i was offered the upgrade to the Audioquest forest for no increase in price although there was a significant increase on the website. Its customer service like this that goes above and beyond.
I will never order another cable now from any where else and Futureshop will receive any orders in the future. Thank you so much.
Having received a very prompt email and apologising for the out of stock item i was offered the upgrade to the Audioquest forest for no increase in price although there was a significant increase on the website. Its customer service like this that goes above and beyond.
I will never order another cable now from any where else and Futureshop will receive any orders in the future. Thank you so much.