{"product_id":"audioquest-dragon-bass-speaker-cable-pair-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest FireBird ZERO Speaker Cable Pair | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest FireBird ZERO Speaker Cable — Pair\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA near-reference Mythical Creatures speaker cable combining Perfect-Surface Silver and PSC+ copper with AudioQuest’s ZERO-Tech architecture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest FireBird ZERO sits between ThunderBird and Dragon in the \u003cstrong\u003eMythical Creatures Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing a major conductor upgrade to AudioQuest’s advanced ZERO speaker-cable platform. FireBird combines \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) and Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully selected so its performance approaches an all-PSS design while remaining below Dragon in price. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird ZERO can be used either as an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003efull-range speaker cable\u003c\/strong\u003e or as the \u003cstrong\u003etreble cable in a dedicated bi-wire system\u003c\/strong\u003e when partnered with FireBird BASS. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePerfect-Surface Silver + Perfect-Surface Copper+\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe conductor architecture is one of the most important reasons to move from ThunderBird ZERO to FireBird ZERO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird combines AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e conductors. AudioQuest carefully chooses the sizes and proportions of the two conductor materials to achieve performance it says is close to an all-PSS silver design at a significantly lower cost. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe solid-conductor construction eliminates electrical strand-to-strand interaction, while AudioQuest’s Perfect-Surface process uses exceptionally smooth, high-purity conductor surfaces to minimize distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech — No Fixed Characteristic Impedance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird incorporates AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eConventional speaker cables have a fixed characteristic impedance that can create an impedance mismatch between the amplifier, cable, and loudspeaker. ZERO-Tech eliminates the cable's fixed characteristic impedance by eliminating interaction between the insulation and conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest says this enables \u003cstrong\u003euncompressed current transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing transient current to remain unrestricted while making RF Noise Dissipation more consistent from octave to octave. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor powerful amplifiers driving demanding loudspeakers, preserving transient-current delivery is a fundamental part of FireBird ZERO's design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCarbon-Based Linearized Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird ZERO uses AudioQuest's comprehensive \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-Based Linearized Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eModern listening environments contain significant radio-frequency energy from cellular networks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, satellites, switching electronics, and other sources. AudioQuest argues that conventional shielding alone cannot adequately address this extremely wide spectrum of RF noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird combines multiple shields with a carbon-based linearized resistive network that converts much of this unwanted RF energy into heat. Remaining noise is directed away from sensitive amplifier circuitry through direction-controlled signal and shield conductors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System with Level-X RF Noise-Trap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird ZERO incorporates AudioQuest's \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) with Level-X RF Noise-Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCable insulation also acts as a dielectric and can store energy. AudioQuest continuously biases that dielectric to linearize its behavior and improve the cable's ability to dissipate induced noise across a wide bandwidth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe integrated \u003cstrong\u003eLevel-X RF Noise-Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e further draws RF noise out of the cable, reducing its interaction with the connected amplifier and loudspeaker circuitry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDirection-Controlled Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest carefully controls conductor direction throughout FireBird ZERO as another component of its RF Noise-Dissipation architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than treating directionality as an isolated feature, AudioQuest integrates conductor orientation with its Carbon-Based Linearized NDS, ZERO-Tech, and DBS technologies to provide a comprehensive approach to managing RF energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCold-Welded Red Copper Terminations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird ZERO is \u003cstrong\u003ecold-welded directly to extremely pure Red Copper spades or bananas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCold-welding eliminates solder as an intermediate material between the cable conductor and connector. AudioQuest then immerses the bare Red Copper connectors in pure silver rather than tumbling them in a lower-grade plating solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEven the speaker breakouts and connector casings are deliberately made from nonmetallic materials to avoid introducing additional RF noise into the conductors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStandard configurations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 U-Spades → 2 U-Spades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Bananas → 2 Bananas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Multi-Spades → 2 Multi-Spades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest also offers a specialty \u003cstrong\u003eV-Spade\u003c\/strong\u003e for large wingnut-style binding posts. Because Mythical Creatures cables are substantial in both diameter and weight, AudioQuest particularly recommends considering spade termination when the cable requires additional mechanical support. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFull-Range or Treble Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird ZERO is designed for two applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e One FireBird ZERO cable connects each amplifier channel directly to the corresponding loudspeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBi-Wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e FireBird ZERO feeds the loudspeaker's treble input while a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eFireBird BASS\u003c\/strong\u003e cable handles the bass and midrange section. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat means customers can begin with FireBird ZERO as a full-range cable and still have a clear path to AudioQuest's dedicated ZERO + BASS architecture if their loudspeakers support bi-wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi, FireBird ZERO is sold exclusively as a stereo pair\u003c\/strong\u003e in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 ft \/ 2.4 m pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 ft \/ 3 m pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 ft \/ 3.6 m pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 ft \/ 4.6 m pair\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a \u003cstrong\u003estereo pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMythical Creatures Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-range or treble application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductor mix engineered for performance approaching all-PSS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-Based Linearized Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel-X RF Noise-Trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-welded Red Copper terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure-silver-plated connector surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU-Spade, Banana, Multi-Spade, and specialty V-Spade options \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird ZERO + FireBird BASS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a bi-wireable loudspeaker, AudioQuest recommends:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFireBird ZERO → Treble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFireBird BASS → Bass \/ Midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe objective is to keep the large magnetic fields generated by bass energy out of the treble cable, allowing delicate upper-frequency information to travel through a less magnetically disturbed signal path. FireBird BASS also incorporates AudioQuest's patented Ground-Noise Dissipation technology to draw RF energy away from the amplifier output. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest specifically cautions \u003cstrong\u003eagainst bi-wiring with two ZERO cables in parallel\u003c\/strong\u003e. Multiple ZERO cables in parallel can create a very-high-frequency resonant peak. For bi-wiring, AudioQuest specifies \u003cstrong\u003eZERO + BASS\u003c\/strong\u003e; otherwise, a single ZERO cable should be used with the loudspeaker's jumpers. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor convenience, AudioQuest also offers a \u003cstrong\u003eFireBird BiWire COMBO\u003c\/strong\u003e, which joins the ZERO and BASS sections together at the amplifier end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFireBird ZERO vs. ThunderBird ZERO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is where the Mythical Creatures hierarchy becomes especially easy to explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth ThunderBird ZERO and FireBird ZERO use AudioQuest's advanced \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech, Carbon-Based Linearized Noise Dissipation, 72V DBS with Level-X RF Noise-Trap, Direction-Controlled conductors, and cold-welded Red Copper terminations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe major step with \u003cstrong\u003eFireBird is conductor material\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThunderBird ZERO uses PSC+ copper, while \u003cstrong\u003eFireBird combines PSS silver with PSC+ copper\u003c\/strong\u003e. AudioQuest specifically states that it carefully selects the sizes of the PSS and PSC+ conductors so FireBird's performance comes close to using all Perfect-Surface Silver, but at a substantially lower cost. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat gives FireBird a very logical position in the lineup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThunderBird → PSC+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFireBird → PSS + PSC+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDragon → Reference-level all-PSS architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor customers who want much of what makes Dragon special without moving all the way to Dragon, \u003cstrong\u003eFireBird is the natural bridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Buy AudioQuest FireBird ZERO from The Grid HiFi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt this level, speaker cable should be selected around the complete system. 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