SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable delivers the performance you’d expect from high-end audiophile speaker wire—without the premium markup. Built to pass the full power of any AV receiver or amplifier with high fidelity and minimal signal degradation, each cable uses carefully selected materials and construction methods designed to preserve detail, dynamics, and control across your system. Every cable is custom hand-terminated with your choice of 24K gold plated brass spades, 24K gold plated beryllium copper banana plugs, or a mix of both (ideal if you prefer spades at the speaker and bananas at the amp/AVR). A rugged braided outer sleeve and premium jacket make routing clean and easy, while the multi-layer insulation/shielding system helps reject RF noise and interference for a quieter, purer signal path. The SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable is part of ListenUp's SVS Cables Collection. What It's Good At: Preserving clarity, imaging, and dynamics with 99.99% oxygen-free copper conductors Delivering a secure, high-contact connection via 24K gold plated banana plugs and/or spade lugs Reducing interference with a 3-layer shielding system designed to reject RF noise Handling real-world installs easily thanks to a durable braided sleeve and flexible breakout joint Creating a premium, organized look with a cotton braided jacket and solid metal connector housings Matching virtually any setup with multiple lengths and banana/spade/mix termination options SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable Full Specifications: Product: SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable Available lengths: 4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft, 15 ft, 20 ft, 25 ft, 30 ft, 35 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, 50 ft Connector options: Banana, Spade, Mix (combination of both terminations) Terminations (hand-terminated): 24K gold plated brass spades 24K gold plated beryllium copper banana plugs Wire gauge: 14 AWG stranded speaker wire Conductor design: Two braided Dual Balanced conductors Stranding / purity: Total of 82 strands across both conductors; 99.99% pure stranded copper Copper type: 99.99% OSD Oxygen Free Copper Shielding / noise rejection: 3-layer shielding system for rejecting RF noise and interference Outer protection: High tensile protective braided sleeve for insulation, handling, and durability Jacket: Finely woven premium cotton braided jacket Dielectric cores: 3-layer shielding system includes 3.2mm and 7.6mm PVC dielectric cores protecting each conductor Connector / housing materials: Precision machined and anodized aircraft grade aluminum body Precision machined brass body with electroplating finish Breakout joint: PVC dielectric joint (flexible positive/negative split) Rated bandwidth: DC–5.0 MHz (3M cable) with ≤ 1.1 VSWR and ≥ 26 dB return loss Conductor DCR: 8 mΩ/meter Nominal impedance: 90Ω (impedance-matched to minimize VSWR and return loss) Nominal capacitance: 68 pF/meter @ 1 kHz Nominal cable diameter: 9 mm SVS coverage (purchase confidence): 5-Year Unconditional Warranty; 45-day risk-free in-home trial; fast & free shipping/returns SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable Q&A: What makes the SoundPath Ultra different from basic speaker wire? It uses 14 AWG, high-purity oxygen-free copper in a braided, dual-conductor design, plus a 3-layer shielding/insulation system and premium hand-terminated connectors for a cleaner, more secure connection. Which connector should be chosen—banana, spade, or mix? Choose bananas for quick plug-in convenience, spades for a tight clamped connection, or Mix if your speakers prefer spades but your AVR/amp is easier with banana plugs. Are these cables compatible with AV receivers and power amplifiers? Yes—these are standard speaker cables designed to connect any AV receiver or amplifier to passive speakers using banana plugs and/or spade lugs (depending on the termination you select). What gauge are the cables, and is that good for home theater runs? They are 14 AWG, a popular choice for many home theater and 2-channel setups—especially when paired with the wide range of available lengths for cleaner routing. Do the cables have shielding to reduce interference? Yes—SoundPath Ultra uses a 3-layer shielding system intended to reject RF noise and interference and help maintain signal purity. Are the terminations soldered or just crimped? They are described as custom hand-terminated with individually soldered terminations for a solid, reliable connection. How are polarity and channels kept organized during installation? The cable uses a positive/negative breakout joint and clearly separated conductors, making it easier to keep polarity correct while routing to speakers. Can these be used for in-wall speaker wiring? The page doesn’t specify an in-wall safety rating; if you need in-wall runs, confirm the cable jacket rating and local code requirements before installing.
