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AudioQuest Rocket 11 Bi-Wire Speaker Cable - Custom Length

Name: Future Shop Ltd.
Address: Unit 5 MODA Centre, Stirling Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2BW
Telephone: 0800 772 3688

£20.00 £16.67

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AQ Rocket 11 Bi-Wire

Warranty: Lifetime

Condition: New

Usually ships within: 48 Hours

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Burn-In

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Plugs Amp End

Plugs Speaker End

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Need help? Call us on 0800 772 3688 or 0208 905 1555

Prefer email? Contact us via sales@futureshop.co.uk

AudioQuest's Rocket 11 has won at the What Hi-Fi Awards for 3 years running ('18,'19,'20), 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. AudioQuest recommend the bi-wire, if your setup allows, in order to take full advantage of your speaker's internal crossover to unlock further precision and dynamism, and we agree!

Description

AudioQuest Rocket 11 Bi-Wire Speaker Cable - Custom Length

AudioQuest Rocket 11 Product of the Year

What AudioQuest say

Winner of What Hi-Fi's Best Speaker Cable 2018, 2019 & 2020, 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.

"If you’re looking to optimise the performance of your hi-fi system, the AudioQuest Rocket 11 speaker cable will lend a helping hand"(Read More)

Product of the Year - What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018 & 2019

"If you’re looking to optimise the performance of your hi-fi system, the AudioQuest Rocket 11 speaker cable will lend a helping hand"(Read More)

Best Speaker Cable - What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022

"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

"The first thing we like about the Rocket 11 is how flexible it is. Much like AudioQuest’s previous Award-winning FLX-SLiP 14/4, it’s easy to bend the malleable cable around tight corners to reach your kit without worrying about it breaking or getting damaged."...

"There’s a perceptible improvement in the way the systems perform when the Rocket 11 is plugged in, compared with rival speaker cables from Atlas and Chord Company."...

"with the Rocket 11, our system knits musical elements together with more confidence and alacrity. We get a better sense of spaciousness, too."...

"Rocket 11 speaker cable is well worth that investment." (Read More)

What Hi-Fi 5 Star Review - October 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 or 4 x 1.315mm²
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

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

Delivery

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 Delivery Royal Mail International Tracked Delivery FedEX Express Economy International Delivery FedEX Express Priority International Delivery DHL Worldwide Express International Delivery DHL 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.

Burn-In

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:

Charge Neutralisation: It eliminates charges that accumulate around the cables and their insulation, ensuring a more balanced electrical environment.
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.
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.

Impeccable Audio!

Dan Fletcher

26 Sep 2024

Before I get on to the product, I would just like to extend my thanks to both Mark and his team at Future Shop. Not only is their knowledge, expertise and customer focus of world-class status, but their willingness to ensure you get the right product comes across as paramount, without any sales pressure or ticky-tacky nonsense 10/10

Now, the product… I upgraded from QED 25th Anniversary bi-wire cables, which were really good, but when I switched over to these AudioQuest, a whole new level of sound poured out of my KEF Reference speakers. The brightness, level of detail, and imaging are off the charts! But as bright as these cables are, they retain a warmth to the overall output. You cannot fault these cables! In summary, it is a magnificent recommendation from Mark and a fine purchase for me.

It’s like listening to all my albums for the first time again… 10/10

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Brilliant Service, fantastic product

Ed Turner

14 Sep 2024

Future Shop is the only place I’ve found that can give exacting knowledge tailored to a specific need. They recommended the Rocket 11, and I couldn’t be happier. I had new Wharfdale speakers, which can be bi-wired. I wasn’t going to bother to bi-wire, but they talked me through it and made everything clear. Plus, delivery was fast and efficient

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From the QED XT25 to AudioQuest Rocket 11 Speaker Cable

10 Jun 2024

Verified Buyer

I was using the QED XT25 bi-wire speaker cable in my system. I was happy with that, especially for the treble, but it was a bit insufficient in the mid and bass range.

So, after a year, I came to Future Shop again to get another entry-level speaker wire with another brand to make a comparison.

As I can only afford entry-level, I would try the AudioQuest Rocket 11 as it has many good comments and has also received many awards for many years since 2018.

After the AB test, it really gives more mid-range and bass. The treble is not as sharp as XT25, but I feel that is enough, too. That means more balance and the power is better for the speaker.

I'm really impressed with the sound quality, but the build quality must be better. The XT25 cable is more beautiful and has a more high-end feel. Both are good choices, depending on your sound preference.

Thanks.

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Made a real difference to my system.

Stephen Ollivier

24 Feb 2024

Verified Buyer

The difference was immediately apparent...and the cables aren't run in yet. The difference is heard across the whole audio range.

Superb advice from future shop.co.uk

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It grows and grows...

Stephen Iddison

5 Feb 2024

Verified Buyer

Audioquest Rocket 11, I have to say it gets better as it burns in. So if anyone is buying this cable then please wait for the best sound quality to arrive, you will not get it straight out of the box! Otherwise, I would recommend Futureshop's burn-in service if you want optimal performance straightaway.

Brand new, it will sound a little congested, messy, and unclear. I am now 15 hours into a brand new set with the 300 series banana plugs, and the sound has dramatically improved. The sound has opened up, become very clear and much more dynamic. At first, the bass was barely audible, especially after my QED XT25 cables with 312 hrs into their life, the highs were a bit crunchy, and the mid-range and vocals lacked presence, but now that has completely changed.

The bass is punchy, tight, and powerful, and the mids and vocals are brimming with presence and are far more open, organic, and well-separated. In fact, everything has become better separated, with more space in general throughout the sound. Highs have smoothed out and lost that crunchy edge. Compared to my XT25, the Rocket 11 is better balanced. The XT25 has a slight lift around the 8hrz region, even out with the Rocket 11.

I have to say it just gets more and more engaging to listen as the cable burns in, and now I am very pleased I bought it. 15 hours in, and yes, the Rocket 11 proves not to be a disappointment, and I agree with What Hifi and their review of the cable. Food for thought, most people say, give cables of this calibre around 100 hours to burn in before the cable gives the full revelation of its tonal character, but so far, even after just 15 hours, things sound already excellent.

I am running a Marantz PM6007 amplifier with Monitor Audio Bronze 200 speakers using the HP Prodesk 400 G6 PC with a Creative Audigy FX/V2 -DBPro soundcard with a 1m Chord Clearway X 3.55M to twin RCA to the amp with the Rocket 11 cables. Streaming Apple Music/Spotify sounds excellent and is getting better as the hours pass.

A very well-matched system to this one. Cheers!

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Cannot fault Futureshop. Great company to deal with.

Stephen Holland

30 Sep 2023

Verified Buyer

I cannot fault Futureshop. Good advice, best price and fast delivery.

Also, a great product - Audioquest Rocket 11 speaker cable terminated by Futureshop. 5 stars

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Excellent set of cables

Phil James

12 Apr 2023

Verified Buyer

I phoned Futureshop for some advice about speaker cables, and they were really, really knowledgeable and helpful.

The cables are great, and delivery was quick.

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These cables produce great sound with Hecco speakers

Patrick

3 Apr 2023

Verified Buyer

I am very happy with the quality of my new cables prepared by the team.

Excellent advice when I was considering my options. Thanks!

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Excellent product

Tony Orchard

2 Apr 2023

Verified Buyer

The product is excellent used with Linn Majik and BW speakers CM8 S2.

Superb service from Futureshop.

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Great product - really noticed the difference in my speaker

Nick Thorp

27 Mar 2023

Verified Buyer

Great product, nicely finished off by Future Shop. Has made a significant difference to the sound of my speakers. Recommended.

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Excellent

Colin C

13 Mar 2023

Verified Buyer

The product is excellent, as per the many reviews - and Futureshop is the place to order it from. The technical help I got and the subsequent order process were amazing.

The product was very well packed, and the lengths provided were generous against what I purchased. I will definitely be ordering from this shop again.

Recommend this cable and, more so - this shop.

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Problem Solver

Ham

2 Mar 2023

Verified Buyer

I bought this to tame my bi-wired Q-Acoustics 2050is, known for big or excess bass. My previous cables (AudioQuest F18 4x solid-core) were not helping in that regard, so I was shopping for a brighter, more even sound.

They were constructed with spade plugs. The sound presentation is clearer, wider and far better balanced, with more detail/control. Hearing things in your fave tracks that you never heard before is the high we all chase, right? I wish I had a detached house to let it rip!

This cable does not disappoint, and I highly recommend it.

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Rocket cable hits the highs.

Ken Haywood

16 Feb 2023

Verified Buyer

This is an astonishing speaker cable for the money. Comparable in sound quality to just about anything at any price. It sounds beautifully balanced, weighted and even-handed.

It doesn't seem to do anything wrong.

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Replacement with Audioquest Rocket 11 Bi-wire

Frank

5 Feb 2023

Verified Buyer

To connect my NAD M10v2 with B&W 704s2 in Bi-Wire configuration, I selected these Audioquest cables. I was surprised by the clear and also very deep sound. No discussion that this configuration was better than my Single wire setup with 'regular' cable.

Fast delivery, great service!

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Clarity Is the Word!

Richard H.

9 Nov 2022

Verified Buyer

Clear, detailed and precise without harshness. The sound is great from my bi-wired ProAcs.

Excellent customer service from Future Shop.

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Excellent Cable, Great Customer Service

Adrian

12 Sep 2022

Verified Buyer

I had already tested my system in various layouts. By far, the best was bi-amping with my Arcam Alpha 8 and power amp. I was not expecting a lot of difference in changing the cables. Previously a standard cheaper hi-fi cable.

The difference was immediate. Layers of detail were improved, and the overall balance of vocals and instruments improved. Before, higher volumes had given harsh vocals on some tracks. The new cables improved this dramatically.

It is of note that my wife and daughter, who normally do not notice when I tweak something, certainly did this time.

Also to note was that I updated the interconnect between the Amps to an AudioQuest Tower. This also improved things.

Having also equalled the cable lengths meant I no longer needed to use the balance control, meaning my previous unequal lengths definitely affected the balance.

The burn-in option is great as you get the full effect immediately.

Great product, great company, thank you.

Adrian

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Nice quality good value cables

Darren Frostick

28 Jul 2022

Verified Buyer

Deservedly highly rated cables. Excellent sound quality through my Rega Elex-R and planar 3 deck.

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Phenomenal cables

Thomas

16 Jun 2022

Verified Buyer

These cables are exactly as good as all the professional reviews say. The improvement in sound quality is really remarkable.

These cables allowed me turn off the tone-mode (adjustable bass & treble levels) on my amplifier (Marantz PM-14S1) for the first time ever and enjoy the accurate original soundstage of my CDs and vinyl.

My first listen, with the new cables attached, was Herbie Hancock's Chameleon, my jaw almost dropped off, these cables are simply that good. I did not do the research on my previous cables and it truly matters, what kind of cables you use, lesson learned!

The cables were expertly crafted and assembled to my specifications by FutureShop. These cables and FutureShop (my second purchase) are highly recommended.

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Great cable & quality termination

Steve Maggs

17 May 2022

Verified Buyer

Excellent cable gets the best out of my speakers, and great service from Futureshop too.

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Excellent

Daniel

24 Apr 2022

Verified Buyer

Prepared, packed and delivered to Singapore well!

I had thicker, older, can’t-remember-the-brand cables. Seriously massive upgrade. Like getting better speakers entirely. I did not expect the difference to be of that scale. Even the volume went up significantly.

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Flexible Speaker Cable

R.Cronin

28 Jan 2022

Verified Buyer

I was interested in upgrading my speaker cables after a chat on the phone about different specs. I'm no audiophile; I need some flexibility in the cable how my system is positioned, so what I had narrowed it down to and the info received, I decided on the Audioquest Rocket 11. I'm very pleased with the result.

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AudioQuest Rocket 11 Bi wire

Chris Handford

27 Nov 2021

Verified Buyer

I thought the existing cables I had were good (even though a bit old now ...), but installing the AudioQuest Rocket 11 Bi-wire changed my opinion completely.

The sound quality is excellent and a definite improvement over the old cables. It sounds like a new system! The way the speaker plugs were fitted was very professional and made it easy to "plug and play".

Futureshop's support provided by Futureshop during the purchasing procedure was first class. I would definitely recommend it.

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A very good speaker cable for the money.

Alastair Beaton

12 Nov 2021

Verified Buyer

I purchased this product 'blind' - based on consistently good What Hi-Fi reviews. And I'm delighted with my purchase. I opted for the 96-hour burn-in (at no extra cost) and was really pleased with the sound of my system as soon as I wired up the speakers. So much so, I didn't go to bed until well after 3.00 am. I just kept putting on fav records and CDs all night!

I'm using the Rocket 11 with a Rega Planar 3, Audiolab 8300A, Marantz CD6006 UK EDITION and Q Acoustics 3050 floor standing speakers. Getting good detail, depth of bass and controlled treble - suits my ears perfectly!

I really liked the Futureshop option of selecting the plugs etc., at the amp and speaker ends - and the associated prices. And was great to have the speaker cable marked for directionality! I would most certainly recommend Futureshop as a supplier (prompt service and no ridiculous postage costs for residing in Scotland!) and also the Rocket 11 speaker cable itself as an excellent mid-cost option.

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Transformed the sound

Julie

26 Oct 2021

Verified Buyer

This cable has transformed the sound of my hifi and speakers from great to an incredible sound quality.

I don’t know why I didn’t upgrade the speaker cables sooner! There is so much clarity, but it retains the musicality. I hear more range with more punch, and notice the space in the music too. To my ears, simply brilliant, and I am so pleased I bought them - it’s like having a new hifi system!

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AudioQuest Rocket 11 Bi wire

Carlos Fandango

12 Sep 2021

Verified Buyer

Having previously bought Chord Carnival Silver Screen bi-wire cables for the 3 front speakers in my set up, as an upgrade a few years ago from the QED bi-wire cables.

Having read reviews and after speaking with Adam and being well informed about this cable, I decided to get the AudioQuest Rocket 11 bi-wire cables. I’m very glad I did, the sound has improved in clarity and is more expansive, my lodger also has noticed the difference, so would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of buying. The cables came within a week, were very nicely made and burnt in as well.

Thank you again, Adam and Futureshop for your advice, great service with quick delivery.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Excellent in all regards 100%

Howard

23 Aug 2021

Verified Buyer

There is little to say. I chose the cable/plug combination from the website, which gave me the information I needed, and ordered it. They contacted me to check if I only needed one cable, which I thought was very good service ( i did only need one in fact). It arrived , and have got a very satisfactory result - my hifi sounds great.

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Peerless

Robert Hockney

13 Aug 2021

Verified Buyer

Utterly brilliant.

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A revelation!

Mike Penny

24 May 2021

Verified Buyer

I have Martin Logan panel speakers and a Musical Fidelity Mi6 amp, upgraded by JS Audio. When music got busy, things got a little bright sounding and mushy. It was quite unpleasant for long periods. I tried Rocket 11 (single bi-wire) to replace my QED Revelation (twin pairs, so fully bi-wired). Prior to this I had tried Chord Signature and Odyssey cables. The Rocket 11s were a revelation: exceptionally detailed, but smooth and with great presence and a huge sound stage. Easily the BEST cable I've ever used and ridiculously cheap for such performance. I could live with these forever but I was tempted to try the 33s, to see if I could build on the 11's attributes further. I'll paste a review on these on the Rocket 33 page when they arrive.

If I had to gripe it would be the 11's terminations, which seem cheap after the beautifully made QED AIRLOCs I was used to. I'm not sure either - but don't care! - whether my performance improvement was a trait of biwiring. AudioQuest is one of the few companies recommending bi-wiring if your speakers are capable of it. There's an intriguing PDF on the company website which explains more.

To my mind it's never about the cost with cables; it's about what construction, impedance, etc suits your amp, speakers and ears. So start with a well recommended 'budget' cable and see if it works any magic. If not, try another well recommended budget cable from a different manufacturer. Something will just click with your system.

First rate service from Future Shop, as always. Top guys. If you can wait, I suggest going for the free cable burn in.

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Shocked, but in a good way.

George

15 May 2021

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Having previously been a firm believer that speaker wire doesn't matter that much (to a degree), I ended up getting drunk, going down an internet rabbit hole and purchased these cables. I had completed forgotten I'd done this when they arrived so was fairly confused when I opened the bag.

Luckily in my drunken state I selected the correct terminals for my mid range set up. Using them with the Sonos Amp + B&W607s alongside the B&W ASW610 and a couple of Sonos One SLs for rears (have these disabled for music and only active for surround sound).

I was quite frankly blown away by the difference in sound quality the cables produced, noticeable most for me in the crispness of the high notes, still sounding like B&W sound but tighter and more refined.

Would highly recommend and Future Shop did a great job at building the cables and sending in a timely fashion to West Australia which is impressive as I'm pretty sure the post office here still operates with horse and cart.

Much love, thanks guys, will be back if I need to expand. xx

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Working well - still running in.

Mark Wilson

20 Mar 2021

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As usual excellent service. I've had to change from Nordost Flatline, quite old now but still excellent, because I needed a longer run due to changes in the speaker placement, giving them more space, which has improved their sound a lot, btw. The cable arrived promptly and I was initially impressed with the very professional terminations, even down to different lengths for the bass/mid and treble bi- wire inputs at the speaker end.

The immediate performance was much better than I expected, even though, impatiently, I didn't choose burn in. I've had it connected for a week now, and I am liking this cable more and more with use, especially with my better recordings, on Vinyl, CD, and from Laptop to DAC. Everything is generally very good, and sometimes startling - in a good way.

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AudioQuest Rocket 11 Bi-Wire Speaker Cable - Custom Length

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1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

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