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Audioquest Tower 3.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Cable
As low as £38.95 £32.46
SKU
AQ Tower Mini Jack
Lifetime
New
24 hours
Tower's Solid Long-Grain Copper allows a smoother and clearer sound than cables using regular OFHC (Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity) copper.
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Audioquest Tower 3.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Cable
The new entry point in the series, Tower, employs solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors, and many features used throughout the Bridges & Falls lineup, including Asymmetrical Double-Balanced Geometry, Foamed-Polyethylene insulation, Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS), and Cold-Welded Gold-Plated RCA plugs. Compared with the next step up the line, Evergreen, Tower uses slightly smaller conductors for cost-effective performance.
Solid Long-Grain Copper Conductors (LGC) :
Strand interaction is the single greatest cause of distortion in a cable. Semi-Solid Concentric Packed Conductors avoid many strand-interaction distortion mechanisms. Solid-core conductors offer a complete and compelling solution to this problem.
Conductor metal quality is critical for the best cable performance. The conductor surface is the only area of the conductor with 100% current density at all frequencies. The smoothness of the conductor surface is imperative because the surface is a guide rail for the entire energy envelope. The best copper and silver conductor metals have fewer grain boundaries and low oxygen content for low distortion and high performance.
Solid conductors eliminate strand-interaction distortion. Tower'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, less impurities, less grain boundaries, and definitively better performance.
Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation :
Insulation is necessary to keep the positive and negative conductors separate and to give stability to cable geometry. Insulation is also a "dielectric" because it is inside the conductor's magnetic field. Dielectrics absorb energy, which after a delay is then released in the signal, causing smearing and distortion. Better insulation reduces distortion by absorbing less energy.
Tower uses air-filled Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation on both conductors because air absorbs next to no energy and Polyethylene is low-loss and has a benign distortion profile. Thanks to all the air in Foamed-PE, it causes much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials.
Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) :
100% shield coverage is easy. Preventing captured RF Interference from modulating the equipment’s ground reference requires AQ’s Noise-Dissipation System. Noise-Dissipation System prevents a significant amount of RFI from reaching the equipment’s ground plane.
AudioQuest’s Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) offers a compelling solution to this challenge by using metal-only or alternating layers of metal and carbon-loaded synthetics to effectively “shield the shield,” absorbing and reflecting the Radio Frequency (RF) energy before it reaches the layer attached to the ground.
The Tower ultilises the Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) to prevent most RFI from reaching the equipment’s ground plane.
Double-Balanced Asymmetrical Geometry :
Geometry is the physical relationship of the conductors to one another within a cable and determines a cable’s most basic electrical values (capacitance and inductance). Different cable applications have different/specialized geometry requirements, and so these applications do not merely follow a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Better geometry leads to lower levels of distortion.
Purpose designed for single-ended applications, Double-Balanced Asymmetrical Geometry offers a relatively lower impedance on the ground for a richer, and more dynamic experience. While many single-ended cable designs use a single path for both the ground and the shield, Double-Balanced designs separate the two for cleaner, quieter performance.
Directionality
AudioQuest’s understanding of conductor directionality and its effect on audio performance has steadily evolved, growing stronger and more complete. All audio cables are directional. The correct direction is determined by the arrows on the plugs or cable parts.
Cold-Welded Gold-Plated RCA Plugs :
AudioQuest specifies materials and designs each of its own connectors from the ground up, resulting in the long-lasting quality and exceptional performance you deserve. These components are crucial to the overall performance of a cable.
To provide the best possible performance for each application, AudioQuest designs each of its connectors from the ground up. These components are crucial to the overall performance of the cable. Painstaking care is taken to evaluate the highest quality materials and design for every application.
AudioQuest pays special attention to the plating it uses over its connectors’ carefully crafted base metals. Wherever possible, gold connectors are plated directly over the copper, with no destructive intermediate layer of nickel or alloy, while all silver-plated connectors are Direct-Silver plated.
AudioQuest has incorporated Cold-Weld connection technology into most of their interconnects and all prepared speaker cables..
Joining conductors to plugs requires every bit as much care and precision as any other aspect of cable manufacture. AudioQuest's Cold-Weld System uses several tons of pressure to make a near-perfect connection that ensures that the structural integrity of the conductor and plug is kept completely intact, all without the damaging effect of heat. Cold-Welding avoids the introduction of heat and extra materials like solder, which change the character of the wire at the point of termination.
Specification :
- Geometry: Asymmetrical Double-Balanced (lower impedance on ground, same quality + & - conductors)
- Metal: Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors
- Dielectric: Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation
- Noise-Dissipation System (NDS): Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System
- RCA Plugs: Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated
- Jacket Colour: Black/white stripe PVC
About AudioQuest
AudioQuest aims to deliver the most beautiful, durable, and reliable audio/video cables and accessories on the planet, products that don’t only represent the absolute highest value but also exceed any expectations regarding performance. AudioQuest is a premier provider of high-performance audio video cables and accessories sold in hundreds of outlets in the USA, Europe and in over sixty countries. AudioQuest’s products represent both extraordinary value and exceptional performance.
Specification :
- Geometry: Asymmetrical Double-Balanced (lower impedance on ground, same quality + & - conductors)
- Metal: Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) Conductors
- Dielectric: Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation
- Noise-Dissipation System (NDS): Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation System
- RCA Plugs: Cold-Welded, Gold-Plated
- Jacket Colour: Black/white stripe PVC
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
4.8 /5.0 of 24 Reviews
Very impressive
Russell
3 Aug 2024
Verified Buyer
I purchased this on impulse to replace a cheap audio cable in a wrapped bundle of PC cables, and the difference is night and day.
For the price, I expected it would solve the occasional crackling and humming that the old cable produced.
It's definitely done that, but it's also eliminated what was a barely perceptible hissing sound.
For the price, I expected it would solve the occasional crackling and humming that the old cable produced.
It's definitely done that, but it's also eliminated what was a barely perceptible hissing sound.
Excellent cable
Ronald Anyuru
19 Nov 2022
Verified Buyer
I bought this cable to connect my iPhone 8 Plus to my Panasonic SA-AK770, and the sound quality has significantly improved. There is a difference.
I can hear the low bass and the clarity and fully blast my music with no distortion. I highly recommend coming from basic cables.
Thanks Futureshop
I can hear the low bass and the clarity and fully blast my music with no distortion. I highly recommend coming from basic cables.
Thanks Futureshop
Tower 3.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Cable - Does the Business
Willim
13 May 2022
Verified Buyer
It was used to connect my PC to the stereo system. PC used to play FLAC files made from CDs and BBC iPlayer. The quality of sound appears to be excellent. Bass good on Speak To Me - Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd Alchemy, Dire Straits & Dark Side of the Moon, high notes likewise.
Cables bought for the length 12m.
A Happy customer
Cables bought for the length 12m.
A Happy customer
Very satisfied!
Paul Winfield
24 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
I phoned through and was able to speak to a guy who was very quickly able to understand my requirements and advise of the product I would need. I was then able to collect in person later that day and met with an equally helpful guy when I arrived.
Solid sound - good performance
Carl
15 Jul 2021
Verified Buyer
Purchased Audioquest cable for my creative T10 computer speaker which has Dolby Atmos on the windows laptop using my computer headphone jack.
The sound is exceptional using this cable - clear precise speech when playing videos - brilliant sound when playing games - not too bad for music also? would recommend this product from Futureshop - arrived quickly well packaged excellent service from Futureshop - highly recommended!
The sound is exceptional using this cable - clear precise speech when playing videos - brilliant sound when playing games - not too bad for music also? would recommend this product from Futureshop - arrived quickly well packaged excellent service from Futureshop - highly recommended!
Good budget cable
Yusuf
21 Feb 2021
Verified Buyer
This has cable has a good build quality, and produces good sound quality as well considering it is the entry level product. I use this to connect my music player to my portable speaker using the AUX port. Fast shipping and excellent service from futureshop.
Bought 2 Broke 2
Michael
4 Oct 2020
Verified Buyer
Having had a few issues with 3.5mm cables in the past, mostly open circuits, I thought it was time to invest in some better cables and also to improve the sound.
Bought 2 of these to connect my players to my Portable JBL Xtreme players and both snapped inside the 3.5mm socket, which are nearly impossible to get out. This has never happened to me before with any other cables. At 22 quid a pop very disappointed, they are not well made.
Bought 2 of these to connect my players to my Portable JBL Xtreme players and both snapped inside the 3.5mm socket, which are nearly impossible to get out. This has never happened to me before with any other cables. At 22 quid a pop very disappointed, they are not well made.
I don't recommend
this product
this product
Response from Future Shop
5 Oct 2020
Hi Michael, I am sorry to hear about the problem with your cable.
We have supplied hundreds of the Tower 3.5mm mini jack cables and we've not had any previously reported issues of this nature. The plugs are quite robust and work extremely well over many years. We have had excellent feedback from other customers, see below.
May I ask how you are using the cable?
I could have bought this simple cable somewhere else ....
Sil van den Hoek
2 Sep 2020
Verified Buyer
.... but I didn't. I purchased things from Futureshop before which made clear that the boys & girls there really know what they are talking about.
Also, not unimportant, I could chose the length of the cable (unlike at a well-known highway shop). Anyway, I received my cable in good order, quick and well-wrapped. No hassle whatsoever.
If I need something hi-fi-ish again, I will go again for Futureshop.
PS, the cable was for a friend to connect active speakers to her pc and she told me she's very happy with the sound quality.
Also, not unimportant, I could chose the length of the cable (unlike at a well-known highway shop). Anyway, I received my cable in good order, quick and well-wrapped. No hassle whatsoever.
If I need something hi-fi-ish again, I will go again for Futureshop.
PS, the cable was for a friend to connect active speakers to her pc and she told me she's very happy with the sound quality.
Excellent Cable
Cheah Eng Huat
30 May 2020
Verified Buyer
I connected this cable between my desktop and Altec Lansing (2.1) speakers.
Overall, noticeable improvement over the standard cable with a tauter bass, more rounded and clearer voice and a distinct treble.
Superb value for the cable price.
Overall, noticeable improvement over the standard cable with a tauter bass, more rounded and clearer voice and a distinct treble.
Superb value for the cable price.
Great cable, superb value.
T. Jones
20 Oct 2019
Verified Buyer
I used this cable as a replacement headphone cable into a portable dac/amplifier connected to an i pad. It gave a huge improvement in audio quality with deeper and tighter bass and a distinctly better defined treble. For all the “cable doubters” out there, I strongly recommend you replace the cheaper stock cable with this. You won’t be disappointed. Very highly recommended!
Great product.
Jonathon Vines
29 Mar 2018
Verified Buyer
Great product. Bought for length mainly (8m) but was blown away by the increase in music quality. Not an audiophile by any stretch and used to link Creative Gigaworks T40s to a sound card for mp3 playback only. Even so, noticed an immediate improvement in sound quality and depth. Well worth sixty odd quid!