Audio-Video Cables
For audio and video systems, say in a typical home theater, it is easy for anyone to vouch that the audio/video cables used would be those that transmit the data in its truest form, not altered or modified by inherent or external force.
The same ruling goes true with car audio systems; audio/video cables used for car audio should be those capable of withstanding external interference that would result in a poor sound reproduction. And frankly, making these come true –on a car setting is several times more difficult than private theater setting will ever be.
One thing about the environment of vehicles is the amount of interference a data signal (audio or video) can get. The running engine and the running car itself create a vibrating motion that can impinge sound signals passing from a crossover to the speakers. The voltage generated by the system power contributes to, yet, another interference, what we call “thermal noise”. Then you have to consider the crosstalk of neighboring wires. Then there’s the blackbody and noise floor, and sound bleeding. Though there are also other sound fidelity measures one can do to protect audio signals, one of the best method is to employ the use of appropriate audio/video cables. No, audio/video cables do not mean one specific cable genre, cable types like an unshielded (or even shielded) twisted pair makes the best component video cable for car audio system use.
Twisted pairs are types of cables renown for their ability to cancel external electromagnetic interference (EWI) and to eliminate crosstalk that is usually generated on wires strung together. Their recognizable feature is (though not readily apparent) that they are conducting wires that are wound together, twisted rate which is defined as ‘twists per meter’. The more the twist a cable has, the greater its efficiency in eliminating interference and noises.
Unshielded twisted pair audio cables are staple diet for middle to high range class of car audio systems. That is because, as was said earlier twisted pair cables make the best audio video cable material suited for harsh environments like a vehicle. Shielded twisted pair cables would do, if only the material would allow for more bending options. But shielded twisted cables have really stringent requirements with regards to bending, and ultimately, the success rate of the cables only would be on the twisted pair’s bending scheme.
With the talks about fiber optics replacing the high end audio/video cable signals, it may be that in time, fiber optics will be the staple material for sensitive signal wiring. They are several times faster is data transmission that any of the existing high tech cables and being light as signals, are quite resistance to outside interference. But as of now, the most conventional and practical remains the twisted pair. Twisted pair cables are usually preordered since they cost very expensive and thus bought exactly to specifications.
For twisted pair audio video cables I suggest looking for the Tantrum ARX700 series by the manufacturer Phoenix Gold. What the product has is the most up to date interconnect signal cable technology you’d find on twisted pair cables, plus it is shielded. The Tantrum ARX700 features Phoenix Gold’s proprietary phase correct construction, achieved by using tightly twisted, balanced wires that has one directional drain wire for the shield. This shield is 100% foil, the best material in deflecting electromagnetic interference, and is wrapped over the two balanced pairs. After which the material is then strongly wrapped and then twisted again around each other. The Tantrum ARX700 series by the manufacturer Phoenix Gold features a sleek silver cover, with 6 cut RCA ends –gold plated, having PBT insulators.
It’s easy to find the best audio video cables that are best for your system. Frankly I have many cable brand names that have product quality any audio professionals can guarantee.