{"product_id":"audioquest-rocket-88-full-range-speaker-cable-pair-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Robin Hood ZERO Speaker Cable Pair | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Robin Hood ZERO Speaker Cable — Pair\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe entry point into AudioQuest’s Folk Hero Series—and a major technological leap beyond Rocket.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest Robin Hood ZERO is a high-performance speaker cable designed for \u003cstrong\u003efull-range use or the treble section of a properly configured bi-wire system\u003c\/strong\u003e. Moving beyond the Rocket Series, Robin Hood introduces AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with 100% Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+), Carbon-Based Linearized Noise Dissipation, 72V Dielectric-Bias System with Level-X RF Noise-Trap, and premium cold-welded terminations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a serious high-end two-channel system, Robin Hood ZERO represents the point where AudioQuest’s speaker cable architecture changes substantially—not simply an incremental upgrade in conductor quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe defining technology in Robin Hood ZERO is AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional speaker cables have a fixed characteristic impedance, which can create an impedance mismatch between the amplifier, cable, and loudspeaker. AudioQuest designed ZERO-Tech specifically to eliminate the cable’s fixed characteristic impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBy minimizing interaction between the conductors and insulation, ZERO-Tech is designed to allow \u003cstrong\u003euncompressed transient-current transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e while improving linear RF Noise Dissipation across a wide bandwidth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn practical terms, AudioQuest’s goal is to let the amplifier communicate with the loudspeaker with fewer cable-induced restrictions on dynamic current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e100% Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood ZERO uses \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePSC+ is AudioQuest’s highest-grade copper. Its extreme purity and exceptionally smooth conductor surface are designed to minimize distortion caused by grain boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUsing solid conductors also eliminates electrical and magnetic strand interaction, avoiding a source of dynamic distortion inherent to conventional stranded cable construction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCarbon-Based Linearized Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood ZERO employs AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-Based Linearized Noise-Dissipation System (NDS)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMultiple shields and a carbon-based resistive network are used to dissipate RF energy across an extremely wide bandwidth. Remaining RF energy is directed away from sensitive amplifier circuitry through the cable’s direction-controlled signal and shield conductors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is particularly important in modern listening environments filled with RF energy from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular devices, computers, switching power supplies, and other electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System with Level-X RF Noise-Trap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood 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\"\u003eThe dielectric—or insulation surrounding a conductor—can store electrical energy and introduce nonlinear behavior. AudioQuest continuously biases the insulation to maintain a stable electrostatic environment around the conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe integrated \u003cstrong\u003eLevel-X RF Noise-Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the concept further by helping draw RF noise out of the cable before it can affect the connected audio circuitry. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene Insulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood ZERO uses \u003cstrong\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e with a high percentage of air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause air absorbs very little energy and polyethylene itself is a low-loss material, this construction minimizes dielectric energy absorption around the conductors, helping preserve clarity, focus, and low-level information. \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\"\u003eAll Robin Hood ZERO conductors are controlled for \u003cstrong\u003eRF-noise directionality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest determines the proper conductor orientation and uses it as an integral part of the cable’s Noise-Dissipation architecture, directing induced RF noise away from the circuitry where it can cause the most distortion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCold-Welded Red Copper Terminations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood ZERO also represents a significant termination upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than the SureGrip connectors used on the Rocket Series, Folk Hero cables are \u003cstrong\u003ecold-welded directly to extremely pure Red Copper spades or bananas\u003c\/strong\u003e. AudioQuest applies pure silver to the bare copper termination, avoiding lower-grade intermediary metals. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable termination 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\"\u003eThe ideal connector depends on the binding posts used by your amplifier and loudspeakers. AudioQuest specifically recommends considering the physical design of the binding post rather than simply choosing between banana and spade based on preference. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi, Robin Hood 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\u003eFolk Hero Series speaker cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for full-range or treble use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e for no fixed characteristic impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon-Based Linearized Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel-X RF Noise-Trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoamed-Polyethylene insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection-Controlled conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-welded Red Copper terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-plated conductor terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanana, U-Spade, or Multi-Spade configurations \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\"\u003eImportant Note About Bi-Wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood ZERO can be used as a full-range cable, but AudioQuest also designed it to work as the \u003cstrong\u003etreble cable in a dedicated bi-wire configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor bi-wiring, AudioQuest specifically recommends combining \u003cstrong\u003eRobin Hood ZERO with Robin Hood BASS\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It also moves to the Folk Hero Series’ more sophisticated Linearized Noise-Dissipation architecture and \u003cstrong\u003ecold-welded Red Copper terminations\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo I would position Robin Hood ZERO on The Grid as more than simply the model above Rocket 88. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is the beginning of AudioQuest’s next level of speaker-cable engineering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Buy AudioQuest Robin Hood ZERO from The Grid HiFi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt this level, cable selection should be considered as part of the complete system. 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