AudioQuest Sidewinder Stereo interconnect cables with RCA plugs Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Item# 703SWIND6M offer details Item# 703SWIND6M Review Sumary 1 person says Low Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $164.99 Available options: 2 meters/6.6 feet-$84.99 3 meters/9.8 feet-$104.99 6 meters/19.6 feet-$164.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist | Email me alerts for this product See related offers and ways to save Special Financing Available Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the AudioQuest Sidewinder by Kristen Schaub AudioQuest's Sidewinder analog audio cables use high-quality materials and smart design to deliver detailed sound from your high-performance audio components. Each cable features two solid copper conductors to resist electrical and magnetic interference that can add brittleness to the sound. The center conductor is surrounded by a layer of air-filled PE insulation, which absorbs next to no energy and prevents signal loss and distortion. Triple shielding surrounds both conductors, eliminating almost all electronic noise, for the cleanest signal possible. Sidewinder cables feature precision gold-plated RCA connectors attached with AQ solder for a low-distortion connection. All solder tends to impede the signal, but AudioQuest's special solder blend has been optimized to provide a solid connection and excellent performance. Highlights:two solid 22-gauge Long Grain Copper conductors per cablefoamed PE insulationtriple shielding (foil/mylar/foil) minimizes interferenceconductors labeled for proper direction of signal flowRCA plugs are gold-plated to resist corrosionblack/red textile braid jacketwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? 6-Meter (19.6') stereo RCA cable Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Conductors: Sidewinder has identical conductors (22 AWG) for the positive and ground connections. Underneath the 100% coverage foil shield is a bare conductor, exactly the same as the insulated center conductor. The conductor under the shield does double duty as a low distortion audio connection, and as the drain wire connecting the shield to ground. Solid conductors are the most important ingredient enabling Sidewinder's very clear sound Metal: Sidewinder's LGC (Long Grain Copper) allows a smoother and clearer sound than cables using regular OFHC (Oxygen Free High Conductivity) copper. The "HC" in OFHC means High Conductivity. OFHC is a general metal industry specification as to "loss," without any concern for distortion. LGC, with it's fewer oxides within the conducting material, less impurities and less grain boundaries, has better performance. Insulation: Sidewinder uses air filled FPE (Foamed Polyethylene) insulation on both conductors because air absorbs next to no energy, and Polyethylene is low-loss and has a benign distortion profile. Thanks to all the air in FPE, it cause much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials. Terminations: Precision gold-plate plugs are carefully attached with the very best solder. Through choice of flux and metallurgy, the audioquest solder has been optimized to make a low distortion connection. AQ solder does no have a high silver content because the more silver there is in solder, the more difficult it is to make a good connection. Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. 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Submit Share this product 1-1 of 1 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 Very nice interconnect, without even considering the low price Written By Gattus, Baltimore, MD on Monday, August 22, 2011 I recently purchased a Logitech Squeezebox Touch from Crutchfield and asked my sales advisor (Gary, great guy!) what he thought would be a good interconnect to match the ridiculously higher quality components I was going to use it with for a short time. I wanted to see how it worked before splashing the money on the $1500 Squeezebox, so I connected it to my Musical Fidelity A5, driving JMLab Grande Utopia Be speakers. My speaker cables are Nordost Valhalla, my other interconnects are a mix of Valhalla and Valkyrja. The AQ Sidewinders have an amazingly pure sound with very warm mid & midbass, excellent highs, which surprised me - the beryllium tweeters on the Utopia series will bring any high frequency flaw to light instantly, but the Sidewinder isn't shrill or overly bright as many other cables in it's price range tend to be. The bass response is very accurate, with tight control and extension to 18hz. Soundstaging is also excellent, I can pinpoint the musicians on live recordings easily. I also tried the Sidewinder between my Tri-Vista 21 DAC and A5 instead of my usual Valhalla, with an Esoteric Platinum cd transport. Clearly, it's not nearly as good, but it still sounded smooth and warm and wasn't embarrassed by a $7500 cable...I was highly impressed. I honestly can't recommend the AQ Sidewinder highly enough. My 2m version cost only this much, and to actually fit well, albeit temporarily, into my system thoroughly impressed me. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-1 of 1 items Learn more about RCA Audio Patch Cables Learn more about RCA Audio Patch Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Kristen Schaub 1/6/2011 based on 261 ratings (17 comments) In this article, we'll give you the information you need to choose the right type of audio or video connection, and tips on finding a good, high-quality cable. Home A/V Connections Glossary Home A/V Connections Glossary Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 234 ratings (11 comments) There are many types of connections you may encounter when setting up your new A/V system. Find out what it all means. Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 66 ratings (4 comments) In Crutchfield's Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery, you'll find pictures of the plugs, ports, and jacks commonly used for hooking up home audio/video gear — HDTVs, Blu-ray players, receivers,... Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Amanda P. 10/8/2008 based on 130 ratings (3 comments) In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to tackle common home A/V wire management problems. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about RCA Audio Patch Cables For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the AudioQuest Sidewinder, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_703SWIND6M/AudioQuest-Sidewinder-6-meters-19-6-feet.html ). Find the gear that's right for you Ask an expert Your Crutchfield Advisor knows the gear inside and out. Call 1-888-955-6000 Email Compare with other AudioQuest models AudioQuest DiamondbackThree higher-quality conductors for even clearer soundOUT OF STOCKThe AudioQuest Diamondback features three solid, high-grade Perfect-Surface Copper conductors per cable has PE Air Tubes to minimize information smearing uses cold-welded silver-plated RCA plugs to minimize signal loss 2-meter (6.6 feet) cable View All Product Information$229.00AudioQuest Sidewinderaudio Interconnect Cables (pair) 5 out of 5: LOW STOCKThe AudioQuest Sidewinder offers: two solid 22-gauge Long Grain Copper conductors per cabletriple shielding minimizes interferencegold-plated RCA plugsView All Product Information$164.99AudioQuest King CobraGet cleaner sound4 out of 5: IN STOCKThe AudioQuest King Cobra uses Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors for better noise reduction and lower signal loss.View All Product Information$349.00AudioQuest DiamondbackAudio Interconnect Cables (Pair) OUT OF STOCKThe AudioQuest Diamondback offers: 3 solid, high-grade Perfect-Surface Copper conductors per cableair tube insulationcold-welded RCA connectors minimize signal lossView All Product Information$229.00AudioQuest ColumbiaGet even cleaner, more expressive soundIN STOCKThe AudioQuest Columbia features an active Dielectric Bias System to eliminate cable "break in" period.View All Product Information$645.00AudioQuest King CobraAudio Interconnect Cables (Pair) 4 out of 5: IN STOCKThe AudioQuest King Cobra offers: 3 solid, high-grade Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors per cableair tube insulationcold-welded RCA connectors minimize signal lossView All Product Information$349.00AudioQuest ColumbiaAudio Interconnect Cables (Pair) IN STOCKThe AudioQuest Columbia offers: 3 solid, high-grade Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors per cableactive Dielectric Bias System eliminates cable "break in" period for consistent performancecold-welded RCA connectors minimize signal lossView All Product Information$645.00 You are hereAudioQuest SidewinderCompare with $164.99 AudioQuest DiamondbackCompare with $229.00 AudioQuest King CobraCompare with $349.00 AudioQuest ColumbiaGet details $645.00
Our take on the AudioQuest Sidewinder by Kristen Schaub AudioQuest's Sidewinder analog audio cables use high-quality materials and smart design to deliver detailed sound from your high-performance audio components. Each cable features two solid copper conductors to resist electrical and magnetic interference that can add brittleness to the sound. The center conductor is surrounded by a layer of air-filled PE insulation, which absorbs next to no energy and prevents signal loss and distortion. Triple shielding surrounds both conductors, eliminating almost all electronic noise, for the cleanest signal possible. Sidewinder cables feature precision gold-plated RCA connectors attached with AQ solder for a low-distortion connection. All solder tends to impede the signal, but AudioQuest's special solder blend has been optimized to provide a solid connection and excellent performance. Highlights:two solid 22-gauge Long Grain Copper conductors per cablefoamed PE insulationtriple shielding (foil/mylar/foil) minimizes interferenceconductors labeled for proper direction of signal flowRCA plugs are gold-plated to resist corrosionblack/red textile braid jacketwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? 6-Meter (19.6') stereo RCA cable Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Conductors: Sidewinder has identical conductors (22 AWG) for the positive and ground connections. Underneath the 100% coverage foil shield is a bare conductor, exactly the same as the insulated center conductor. The conductor under the shield does double duty as a low distortion audio connection, and as the drain wire connecting the shield to ground. Solid conductors are the most important ingredient enabling Sidewinder's very clear sound Metal: Sidewinder's LGC (Long Grain Copper) allows a smoother and clearer sound than cables using regular OFHC (Oxygen Free High Conductivity) copper. The "HC" in OFHC means High Conductivity. OFHC is a general metal industry specification as to "loss," without any concern for distortion. LGC, with it's fewer oxides within the conducting material, less impurities and less grain boundaries, has better performance. Insulation: Sidewinder uses air filled FPE (Foamed Polyethylene) insulation on both conductors because air absorbs next to no energy, and Polyethylene is low-loss and has a benign distortion profile. Thanks to all the air in FPE, it cause much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials. Terminations: Precision gold-plate plugs are carefully attached with the very best solder. Through choice of flux and metallurgy, the audioquest solder has been optimized to make a low distortion connection. AQ solder does no have a high silver content because the more silver there is in solder, the more difficult it is to make a good connection.
5 out of 5 Very nice interconnect, without even considering the low price Written By Gattus, Baltimore, MD on Monday, August 22, 2011 I recently purchased a Logitech Squeezebox Touch from Crutchfield and asked my sales advisor (Gary, great guy!) what he thought would be a good interconnect to match the ridiculously higher quality components I was going to use it with for a short time. I wanted to see how it worked before splashing the money on the $1500 Squeezebox, so I connected it to my Musical Fidelity A5, driving JMLab Grande Utopia Be speakers. My speaker cables are Nordost Valhalla, my other interconnects are a mix of Valhalla and Valkyrja. The AQ Sidewinders have an amazingly pure sound with very warm mid & midbass, excellent highs, which surprised me - the beryllium tweeters on the Utopia series will bring any high frequency flaw to light instantly, but the Sidewinder isn't shrill or overly bright as many other cables in it's price range tend to be. The bass response is very accurate, with tight control and extension to 18hz. Soundstaging is also excellent, I can pinpoint the musicians on live recordings easily. I also tried the Sidewinder between my Tri-Vista 21 DAC and A5 instead of my usual Valhalla, with an Esoteric Platinum cd transport. Clearly, it's not nearly as good, but it still sounded smooth and warm and wasn't embarrassed by a $7500 cable...I was highly impressed. I honestly can't recommend the AQ Sidewinder highly enough. My 2m version cost only this much, and to actually fit well, albeit temporarily, into my system thoroughly impressed me. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about RCA Audio Patch Cables Learn more about RCA Audio Patch Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Kristen Schaub 1/6/2011 based on 261 ratings (17 comments) In this article, we'll give you the information you need to choose the right type of audio or video connection, and tips on finding a good, high-quality cable. Home A/V Connections Glossary Home A/V Connections Glossary Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 234 ratings (11 comments) There are many types of connections you may encounter when setting up your new A/V system. Find out what it all means. Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 66 ratings (4 comments) In Crutchfield's Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery, you'll find pictures of the plugs, ports, and jacks commonly used for hooking up home audio/video gear — HDTVs, Blu-ray players, receivers,... Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Amanda P. 10/8/2008 based on 130 ratings (3 comments) In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to tackle common home A/V wire management problems. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about RCA Audio Patch Cables
Choosing Audio and Video Cables Choosing Audio and Video Cables Kristen Schaub 1/6/2011 based on 261 ratings (17 comments) In this article, we'll give you the information you need to choose the right type of audio or video connection, and tips on finding a good, high-quality cable.
Home A/V Connections Glossary Home A/V Connections Glossary Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 234 ratings (11 comments) There are many types of connections you may encounter when setting up your new A/V system. Find out what it all means.
Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery Crutchfield Writing Team 5/7/2010 based on 66 ratings (4 comments) In Crutchfield's Home A/V Connections Photo Gallery, you'll find pictures of the plugs, ports, and jacks commonly used for hooking up home audio/video gear — HDTVs, Blu-ray players, receivers,...
Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Tips and Techniques for Home A/V Cable Management Amanda P. 10/8/2008 based on 130 ratings (3 comments) In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to tackle common home A/V wire management problems.
