The AudioQuest Rocket 11 sits within AudioQuest's speaker cable range as a step above entry-level offerings, using higher-grade conductor technology and geometry for two-channel hi-fi and home cinema installations. This bulk reel version is CL3/FT4-rated for permanent in-wall use, allowing custom-length cable runs without pre-terminated connectors.
Conductor Technology
Rocket 11 uses Semi-Solid Concentric Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors at 14 AWG. Long-Grain Copper contains fewer oxides, fewer impurities, and fewer grain boundaries than standard copper, contributing to a cleaner signal path. The Semi-Solid Concentric construction arranges fewer, larger strands in a fixed geometry so they do not shift position along the length of the cable, reducing strand interaction distortion that can occur in conventional stranded conductors.
Geometry & Noise Dissipation
The cable employs a Double Spiral geometry, where the two conductors in each half of the cable are twisted around one another. This paired-spiral arrangement lowers inductance compared to parallel conductor layouts, reducing high-frequency signal smearing. Noise dissipation is directionally controlled, meaning the cable is designed to drain interference in one direction along its length for a lower noise floor.
In-Wall Installation
This bulk reel version carries a CL3/FT4 fire-safety rating, certifying it for permanent installation inside walls, ceilings, and conduits. The PVC jacket provides mechanical protection and meets the flame-spread requirements of the rating. Supplied as a 50m reel, it allows installers to cut and terminate to exact lengths for multiple runs or larger rooms without purchasing individual pre-cut cables.
Termination & Bi-Wire Capability
As a bulk cable, the Rocket 11 reel is supplied unterminated. The four-conductor internal layout supports both full-range single-wire and single-bi-wire configurations when terminated, making it suitable for speakers with separate bass and treble binding posts. AudioQuest's terminated Rocket 11 pairs use SureGrip 300 connectors with a direct-silver-over-copper contact surface and no intermediate nickel layer.
