AudioQuest Type 5 , a direct descendant of our longtime high-value workhorse, Type 4, uses the same fundamental Star-Quad geometry as its predecessor but incorporates several important performance upgrades: Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ Sonic-Signature conductors have been added to ensure a smoother, more natural sound. The outer diameter of the cable has increased, allowing more space between the individual conductors, decreasing distortion-causing interaction between adjacent conductors by 35%. While Type 5 is a superb full-range cable, it can also be doubled up to work as a very effective Double-BiWire combination cable. Type 5 is available in a black and brown braid, terminated with AudioQuest’s high-quality SureGrip 300 connectors, or on spools—either braided or with a CL3/FT4 red-striped black PVC jacket.

Solid perfect-surface copper and long-grain copper conductors

Noise-Dissipation using carbon loading, and direction-controlled conductors

Balanced star-quad geometry reduces time-smearing while preserving dynamics and clarity

Geometry Star-Quad

Metal Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) and Long Grain Copper Sonic-Signature conductors.

Gauge 15 AWG

Noise-Dissipation System Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation

Jacket Black/Brown Braid