The SVS SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable sits at the top of SVS’s SoundPath cable range, engineered to connect amplifiers and AV receivers to loudspeakers without introducing signal degradation. Hand-soldered in a dual balanced configuration, the Ultra uses 82 strands of 99.99% pure copper at 14 AWG — a conductor cross-section chosen to minimise resistive losses across longer cable runs. This 3.05m (10ft) length is well suited to average-sized listening rooms where speakers are placed several metres from the amplifier or AV receiver.
Construction
Each conductor in the Ultra is made up of 82 individual strands of 99.99% pure stranded copper, arranged in a dual balanced geometry. The high strand count improves flexibility without compromising conductivity, which is a practical advantage during installation. The insulation system uses three layers of PVC dielectric with inner cores measuring 3.2mm and 7.6mm — these concentric layers are designed to reject RFI interference, which can otherwise introduce noise into the audio signal. The finished cable is dressed in a woven cotton braided outer jacket that provides physical protection and a clean, professional appearance when routed through a listening room.
Termination
The banana-terminated version of the SoundPath Ultra uses 24K gold-plated 4mm banana plugs, applied via hand-soldering at each end. Each cable has two conductors — positive and negative — each terminated separately, forming a complete single channel speaker cable.
Range Context
SVS offers the SoundPath Ultra Speaker Cable in banana, spade, and mixed (banana/spade) termination configurations, and in lengths from 4ft (approximately 1.2m) to 50ft (15m). The banana-terminated range is the most commonly specified for use with loudspeakers and AV receivers that feature 4mm binding posts. The 3.05m (10ft) length is a popular choice for typical hi-fi and home cinema installations.
