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AudioQuest Rocket 22 Bi-Wire Speaker Cable - Custom Length
£40.00 £33.33
SKU
AQ Rocket 22 Bi-Wire
Lifetime
New
48 Hours
Launched alongside the Rocket 11, the Rocket 22 improves on the Rocket 11's award-winning formula by increasing the gauge of conductors, lowering it's impedance and combining AudioQuest's Long-Grain Copper (LGC) with Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC). All of these adjustments mean the Rocket 22 offers improved clarity, reduced harshness and superior bass-to-treble frequency extension while remaining affordable. The SureGrip 100 and 300 plugs are the perfect compliment to the Rocket 22 by utlising direct-silver/gold plating compared to the distortion-casuing nickel commonly found in standard banana plugs.
AudioQuest Rocket 22 Bi-Wire Speaker Cable - Custom Length
Launched alongside the Rocket 11, the Rocket 22 improves on the Rocket 11's award-winning formula by increasing the gauge of conductors, lowering it's impedance and combining AudioQuest's Long-Grain Copper (LGC) with Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC). All of these adjustments mean the Rocket 22 offers improved clarity, reduced harshness and superior bass-to-treble frequency extension while remaining affordable. The SureGrip 100 and 300 plugs are the perfect compliment to the Rocket 22 by utlising direct-silver/gold plating compared to the distortion-casuing nickel commonly found in standard banana plugs.
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 22 speaker cable utilises both 'Long-Grain Copper' and 'Perfect-Surface Copper' semi-solid true-concentric conductors, a first for AudioQuest. The combination of 'Long-Grain Copper', 'Perfect-Surface Copper' and true-concentric conductors ensures the Rocket 22 delivers a more balanced, dynamic and cleaner sound. Rocket 22 is available as both single wire and biwire configuration.
A clearly audible step up from Rocket 11, Rocket 22 is a high-performance, low-noise, CL3/FT4-certified cable designed to quickly and easily accommodate either Full-Range or Single-BiWire applications, making it an outstanding choice for custom installers and enthusiasts alike. With no breakouts, pants, or braids to cut back and dress, preparation is as simple as can be.
"True-Concentric" is an industry standard term for when each layer of strands in a concentric conductor is spiraled 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 better sound you can hear. True-Concentric construction significantly furthers the beneficial effect of the skin-effect by dramatically increasing layer autonomy.
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"The 22’s design mirrors that of the cheaper model, but uses higher quality copper conductors with a polished outer surface that’s claimed to give a ‘sweeter’ high frequency performance."... "While this is a chunky cable, it’s also extremely flexible and shouldn’t cause any issues when installed."... "The sound is impressively detailed, uncovering low-level information and arranging it in a stable and cohesive manner. All that detail isn’t overtly highlighted either; here it exists in an even-handed delivery without emphasis. All of this makes for an easy-going balance that makes the Rocket 22 suitable for a wide range of systems."... "The Rocket 22 continues the fine work of its Award-winning sibling and, in a suitably talented set-up, the difference in price between the two (the Rocket 11 costs £12.50/m) can be justified by the improvement in scale, detail and authority." (Read More) What Hi-Fi 5 Star Review - April 2018
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Specification:
- Please note, you need to enter a quantity of 2 for a pair
- Metal: Semi-Solid True-Concentric Perfect-Surface Low-Distortion Copper (PSC)
- Gauge: 2 x 3.31mm2 or 4 x 1.655mm2
- Geometry: Double-Spiral
- Dielectric: PVC
- Noise-Dissipation System: No
- Jacket: CL3 PVC
- Jacket Colour: Black or White with Blue 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.
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 Perfect-Surface Low-Distortion Copper (PSC)
- Gauge: 2 x 3.31mm2
- Geometry: Double-Spiral
- Dielectric: PVC
- Noise-Dissipation System: No
- Jacket: CL3 PVC
- Jacket Colour: Black or White with Blue Stripes
- Bi-Wirable: Yes
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Outer Dimensions: 14mm x 7mm (w x d)
- Usually pre-burnt-in with Nordost Vidar for 96 Hours
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
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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.
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.
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.
READ MORE ABOUT THE NORDOST VIDAR CABLE TREATMENT
Customer Reviews
4.8 /5.0 of 30 Reviews
Pants
Michael
20 Jul 2024
Verified Buyer
I had to log in just to point out the marketing BS about this cable. Beryllium copper has an IACS conductivity rating of 22% vs. 100% of pure copper. So, the SureGrip 300 Banana plugs that use the stronger and more conductive Beryllium Copper are total nonsense.
Don't buy copper alloy folks, just buy copper or silver. Less conductive = less signal gets through and you can work out the rest yourselves.
Don't buy copper alloy folks, just buy copper or silver. Less conductive = less signal gets through and you can work out the rest yourselves.
I don't recommend
this product
this product
Response from Future Shop
29 Jul 2024
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. We appreciate your detailed feedback regarding the Beryllium Copper used in the SureGrip 300 Banana plugs.
You’re right about the IACS conductivity rating of Beryllium Copper compared to pure copper. AudioQuest mainly uses Beryllium Copper for some of the banana plugs because of its increased strength, not its conductivity. This material choice ensures that the plugs maintain consistent and strong contact, which is crucial for optimal performance.
Beryllium Copper is less likely to deform under the physical pressure of plug-to-socket contact, ensuring a reliable and durable connection. This focus on maintaining a consistent contact area is why AudioQuest uses Beryllium Copper in their banana plugs and spades.
Thanks again for your input. We hope this clarifies the reasoning behind the material choice.
Good cable & Fast delivered
David.S
5 May 2024
Verified Buyer
I'm not an audiophile, but the Audioquest Rocket 22 sound is impressively detailed. Its civilised nature still has enough dynamic punch and rhythm, even if it's not solid Perfect-Surface Copper+.
The SureGrip 100 Silver-plated Banana structure is better than the SureGrip 300; it's very stable when locking a cable. I enjoy Rocket 22 bi-wire with my Luxman L509-X and B&W 804D3—it sounds natural and musical!
The SureGrip 100 Silver-plated Banana structure is better than the SureGrip 300; it's very stable when locking a cable. I enjoy Rocket 22 bi-wire with my Luxman L509-X and B&W 804D3—it sounds natural and musical!
Superb quality cable
Nick
12 Jan 2024
Verified Buyer
This Audio Quest Rocket 22 Cable really does ooze quality from the moment you handle it. The plugs all ends finished off perfectly to a very high standard.
Very flexible, so very easy to set them up. Very satisfied with both the cables and the great service from Futureshop 10/10.
Very flexible, so very easy to set them up. Very satisfied with both the cables and the great service from Futureshop 10/10.
Not as good as expected
Dan
18 Nov 2023
Verified Buyer
For the price I paid, I don't think AQ Rocket 22 Bi-Wire is worth it as the sound is ok but on my Kef centre speaker it hasn't improved the sound/dialogue much (if at all), my Atlas Equator Bi-Wire which when I purchased it years ago, made a huge improvement on my fronts and it cost half the price, I've always been underwhelmed by AQ speaker cables despite their lofty reviews and the Rocket 22 is no exception.
I don't recommend
this product
this product
Response from Future Shop
20 Nov 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the AQ Rocket 22 Bi-Wire.
We noted that your purchase was for a single cable, which might have limited the overall enhancement you could perceive, especially when comparing it to a full set-up like with your previous Atlas Equator Bi-Wire. Additionally, the choice to opt out of plugs at one end of the cable can also impact the performance and sound quality you experience.
Another important aspect to consider is the 'burn-in' period for audio cables. The AQ Rocket 22, like many high-fidelity cables, often requires a burn-in period of over 100 hours to reach its optimal performance level. During this time, you may notice a gradual improvement in sound quality and clarity.
Sound sumptuous
Cassie J
29 Aug 2023
Verified Buyer
Cables do you really need expensive cables? Oh yeah. While I did not have bell wire on my B&Ws, I didn't have these amazing Rocket 22s either. I heard things that just didn't seem to be there before. Things that were screened and hidden by other parts of the music.
So, in a word, yes, I do recommend these.
So, in a word, yes, I do recommend these.
Quality well made.
Clive Davis
29 Jul 2023
Verified Buyer
I'm not an audiophile but a simple music enthusiast. I am more than happy with these cables.
I have them paired with vintage Audiolab 8000M's and original Castle Howard S2 speakers (bi-wired), and I think they sound amazing.
The staff at Futureshop are very helpful and helped me make a good choice.
I have them paired with vintage Audiolab 8000M's and original Castle Howard S2 speakers (bi-wired), and I think they sound amazing.
The staff at Futureshop are very helpful and helped me make a good choice.
Just WOW!!!!!
Andy Thompson
27 Oct 2022
Verified Buyer
After purchasing some new speakers (Q Acoustic Concept 40s), I thought they sounded okay, but they didn't blow me away as I had hoped. I was running QED Silver Anniversary cables to them.
I phoned Future Shop and spoke with Mark D'Mello. What a lovely fella! We chatted about my system and expectations, and he recommended the AudioQuest Rocket 22 as it was within my budget. I didn't realise I could bi-wire with only two plugs at the amp end, and he explained this was possible.
These cables and matching plugs have opened up my system, and there is much better treble clarity and deeper bass. I now have that wow factor I was hoping for, and although I opted for the 96-hour burn-in, I swear this system continues to sound better every day.
I am using an old Arcam amp & cd player, and they must be 16 years old at least. This is the best upgrade I have done.
I thank Mark for his advice and professionalism. At no time was I pushed to order. Between my first contact and my purchasing, there was probably a 2-month gap.
I highly recommend these cables and the retailer.
Amazing service!
I phoned Future Shop and spoke with Mark D'Mello. What a lovely fella! We chatted about my system and expectations, and he recommended the AudioQuest Rocket 22 as it was within my budget. I didn't realise I could bi-wire with only two plugs at the amp end, and he explained this was possible.
These cables and matching plugs have opened up my system, and there is much better treble clarity and deeper bass. I now have that wow factor I was hoping for, and although I opted for the 96-hour burn-in, I swear this system continues to sound better every day.
I am using an old Arcam amp & cd player, and they must be 16 years old at least. This is the best upgrade I have done.
I thank Mark for his advice and professionalism. At no time was I pushed to order. Between my first contact and my purchasing, there was probably a 2-month gap.
I highly recommend these cables and the retailer.
Amazing service!
Readily noticeable improvement to sound from Rocket 11
John bonaventura
7 Jul 2022
Verified Buyer
These cables in bi-wire configuration replaced my already nice-sounding Rocket 11, which were an upgrade from FLX-SLiP 14/4 cables. All purchased from Futureshop arrived well packed and very soon after placing the order.
The Rocket 22 cables (compared to Rocket 11) have deeper/tighter bass and have added sparkle to the treble, mid-range, similar to Rocket 11. Overall, the cables bring more excitement to the sound with improved low-level detail retrieval and dynamics.
Very happy with the purchase, and well worth the extra cost over the Rocket 11 cables. Noticeable improvements were evident from FLX-SLiP 14/4 to Rocket 11 to Rocket 22, the latter resulting in the most significant and readily discernable improvement.
The Rocket 22 cables (compared to Rocket 11) have deeper/tighter bass and have added sparkle to the treble, mid-range, similar to Rocket 11. Overall, the cables bring more excitement to the sound with improved low-level detail retrieval and dynamics.
Very happy with the purchase, and well worth the extra cost over the Rocket 11 cables. Noticeable improvements were evident from FLX-SLiP 14/4 to Rocket 11 to Rocket 22, the latter resulting in the most significant and readily discernable improvement.
GREAT PRODUCT WITH GREAT SERVICE...WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE!
SIMON KELLEY
17 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
Reuben, the Technical Sales Advisor I dealt with, was extremely helpful with excellent product knowledge of both the cables and the kit I was using. He made suggestions that were both beneficial from an installation point of view and a financial point of view. Would I recommend Reuben and Futureshop? Absolutely!
Excellent product, excellent customer service!
D. Marsden
4 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
I had a tight budget to get the best I could for a relatively new HiFi set-up. I was using some very good but old cable on my B.W. 600 series speakers. I researched for days before making a call to Future shop. Having thought I had covered everything, I was surprised by the things I hadn't considered. I spoke to Mark at Future Shop, and he was very patient and very knowledgeable. He gave me some great advice without any push toward buying.
I ended up with the best for my budget, which was the Rocket 22 Bi-Wire set up fully burnt in. I knew they would be good. I believed there must be something in all the great reviews and product details. I just didn't realize how good and what a difference these cables would make. My set-up sounded very good before, but now it has been elevated to a whole new level. The sound is so 'alive' and balanced, bringing a new joy to listening.
This has been a very positive experience - excellent customer service, excellent product. I will definitely buy from Future shop again and will definitely recommend it. Five stars all the way.
I ended up with the best for my budget, which was the Rocket 22 Bi-Wire set up fully burnt in. I knew they would be good. I believed there must be something in all the great reviews and product details. I just didn't realize how good and what a difference these cables would make. My set-up sounded very good before, but now it has been elevated to a whole new level. The sound is so 'alive' and balanced, bringing a new joy to listening.
This has been a very positive experience - excellent customer service, excellent product. I will definitely buy from Future shop again and will definitely recommend it. Five stars all the way.
Big improvements
Graham
24 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
I bought it as a replacement for Audioquest FLX/SLIP 14/4 cable as part of a general upgrade of my system (including a Chord Epic XLR interconnect and new tweeters for my ageing speakers). This speaker cable brought improvements throughout, especially for bass instruments (e.g. cellos, double basses, organs). I should have done this ages ago.
Excellent advice and service from Futureshop.
Excellent advice and service from Futureshop.
EXCELLENT QUALITY AND SERVICE
Colin Andersson-Hamill
2 Aug 2020
Verified Buyer
I have used Futureshop before. I was pleased with the service and quality then and was not disappointed this time.
The cables are very well made. They have given me what I was missing in sound quality and would recommend b-wiring to anyone and most especially with the cables made to order.
The cables are very well made. They have given me what I was missing in sound quality and would recommend b-wiring to anyone and most especially with the cables made to order.
Better than Rocket 11
R SMITS
6 Jul 2020
Verified Buyer
Better than Rocket 11 but not as good as Type 4. That's the thing with buying cables, they're an unknown until you get them home!
Service itself from Future Shop was faultless and cable has been expertly terminated.
Service itself from Future Shop was faultless and cable has been expertly terminated.
Great cables to bi-wire
Luis Miguel
2 Jul 2020
Verified Buyer
On Mr. Gary´s advice I opted for this cable to be used in between a refurbished valve class A power stage amplifier, and an old pair of Proac response one monitors, and after the 96 hours of Futurshop´s burn in, and perhaps 60 more hours of use to settle, the combination was perfect, made in haven, as they use to say. Great timbre, natural voices and strigs, wide soudstage, every parameter was in its place.
Futurshop !. Well just the best there is!
Futurshop !. Well just the best there is!
Great Service
Kristoffer R
23 Jun 2020
Verified Buyer
Hi, have not tried the cables yet, but the service and professionalism from Futureshop is great.
Ordered a pair of 7 metres long Bi-wire Rocket22 custom cables. All arrived perfect yesterday. Are going to use these with B&W 705S2.
Looking forward to that.....
Ordered a pair of 7 metres long Bi-wire Rocket22 custom cables. All arrived perfect yesterday. Are going to use these with B&W 705S2.
Looking forward to that.....
AQ Rocket 22 big step up from the AQ Rocket 11
Rana
16 May 2020
Verified Buyer
Substituted AudioQuest Rocket 11for AudioQuest Rocket 22 speaker cable. After about 200 hours of burning I can categorically state that Rocket 22 is superior to AudioQuest Rocket 11.
Music emerges from a blacker background. There is less noise better at frequency extremes. These cables are very addictive. Thanks to the Future shop for professionally terminating the cables. Highly recommended.
Music emerges from a blacker background. There is less noise better at frequency extremes. These cables are very addictive. Thanks to the Future shop for professionally terminating the cables. Highly recommended.
Enormous improvement
Atin
13 Mar 2020
Verified Buyer
I used to have my HiFi set up with chord silver anniversary cables, in my converted garage. So I moved house, and the speakers are either side of the fireplace, with the separates in the corner, my old cables would not reach. So I've invested in these. Wow. Huge difference, some of it might be due to the acoustics of the room, but I listen to music a lot, it's my form of meditation, and the soundstage is wider, the bass more controlled, some details stand out more. Definitely worth the outlay. I did also change the interconnects at the same time, so that would also have had an impact. My system is Roksan FR5s, Musical Fidelity Nu Vista 3D CD player and a Pathos Logus Amplifier.
A perfect upgrade
Steve C
28 Nov 2019
Verified Buyer
A perfect upgrade.What a great sounding cable, although really it's a great cable with no sound as nothing is boosted or cut back, you're just hearing your music, amp and speakers giving you the best they can, a major upgrade from the FT - 4s I was using before these, glad I changed
Blast off
Peter Hussey
11 Oct 2019
Verified Buyer
What an Awesome cable, well recommended sounds good from the word go but give them some burn in time say a week and there’s detail, nice solid low end like you’ve never heard. Futureshop as always excellent service very quick and arrived quicker than the Rocket took to take off. Excellent all round service top stars and a truly awesome blast.
Great Cable For Fyne Audio F501
Vincent
2 Sep 2019
Verified Buyer
Great Cable For Fyne Audio F501. I need to add another power amplifier and bi-wire cable for each amplifier. Rocket 22 comes with good quality and flexibility. Sound quality is clean and neutral. This is exactly what I look for. Recommended!
Excellent value bi-wire speaker cable
T.Jones
28 Apr 2019
Verified Buyer
I believe certain speakers greatly benefit from bi-wiring. I bought the bi-wire version of the Audioquest Rocket 22 speaker cable to go with my ProAc speakers. I used the Rocket 22 in combination with Audioquest Yukon and Mackenzie interconnects, and I was delighted with the audio result.
Sweet trebles with an absence of grain or harshness, deep well resolved bass and good midrange. Highly recommended!
Sweet trebles with an absence of grain or harshness, deep well resolved bass and good midrange. Highly recommended!
A worthy addition to your stereo system
Evgeny
21 Mar 2019
Verified Buyer
A worthy addition to your stereo system.
Hello, finally came the data cable. So far they are only warming up, but all the advantages of this cable are already audible. The sound became more legible, more intelligible, porridge disappeared.
Added new nuances in the musical material. I am very pleased with the purchase. Before that, the cable was 5 times cheaper.
Hello, finally came the data cable. So far they are only warming up, but all the advantages of this cable are already audible. The sound became more legible, more intelligible, porridge disappeared.
Added new nuances in the musical material. I am very pleased with the purchase. Before that, the cable was 5 times cheaper.
Brilliant Speaker Cable
Peyman
18 Feb 2019
Verified Buyer
Brilliant Speaker Cable.
I purchased the 4 cores AudioQuest Rocket 22 as per Future Shop recommendation with 96h burn in time. They are hooked up to Elac FS249 Tower Speakers and Vincent Audio SV 237 Integrated Amplifier. The streaming is via Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, cabled to the amplifier using Chord Clearway Analogue RCA. I had asked for SureGrip 100 banana plugs silver for amp and spades for speaker posts. I needed 4 connectors on each side (biamping setup).
First of all, the customer service by Adam from Future Shop was excellent. All my questions through emails were responded on the same day. The cables were arrived in a week to my address in overseas, really well packed and in a great shape.
After let the cable up and running for a few hours even with 96h burn in, I realized a noticeable improvement in the sound quality.
These speaker cables are superb. They open the sound with lots of detail and well managed bass and treble. You can hear all the instruments in the song with super crisp vocals. I'm very happy with the AQ Rocket 22 and highly recommend the product with brilliant customer service from Future Shop.
I purchased the 4 cores AudioQuest Rocket 22 as per Future Shop recommendation with 96h burn in time. They are hooked up to Elac FS249 Tower Speakers and Vincent Audio SV 237 Integrated Amplifier. The streaming is via Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, cabled to the amplifier using Chord Clearway Analogue RCA. I had asked for SureGrip 100 banana plugs silver for amp and spades for speaker posts. I needed 4 connectors on each side (biamping setup).
First of all, the customer service by Adam from Future Shop was excellent. All my questions through emails were responded on the same day. The cables were arrived in a week to my address in overseas, really well packed and in a great shape.
After let the cable up and running for a few hours even with 96h burn in, I realized a noticeable improvement in the sound quality.
These speaker cables are superb. They open the sound with lots of detail and well managed bass and treble. You can hear all the instruments in the song with super crisp vocals. I'm very happy with the AQ Rocket 22 and highly recommend the product with brilliant customer service from Future Shop.