{"product_id":"audioquest-thunderbird-zero-speaker-cable-pair-the-grid-hifi-copy","title":"AudioQuest Robin Hood SILVER Speaker Cable Pair | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAudioQuest Robin Hood SILVER Speaker Cable — Pair\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Robin Hood architecture elevated with Perfect-Surface Silver for even greater resolution, clarity, and transparency.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest Robin Hood SILVER is the premium speaker cable in the Robin Hood family, designed for either \u003cstrong\u003efull-range use or as the treble cable in an advanced bi-wire system\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its defining upgrade is the use of \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) alongside Solid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+) conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with ZERO-Tech, Carbon-Based Linearized Noise Dissipation, 72V Dielectric-Bias System with Level-X RF Noise-Trap, and Folk Hero cold-welded terminations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor highly resolving two-channel systems, Robin Hood SILVER brings AudioQuest’s flagship conductor material into the Folk Hero Series while retaining the current-transfer and noise-control technologies that distinguish the ZERO architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver + PSC+ Conductors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe major distinction between Robin Hood SILVER and Robin Hood ZERO is its conductor composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood SILVER combines \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS)\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper+ (PSC+)\u003c\/strong\u003e. AudioQuest uses solid conductors to eliminate electrical strand-to-strand interaction, while its Perfect-Surface manufacturing process is designed to minimize distortion associated with conductor surface irregularities and grain boundaries. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePSS is AudioQuest’s highest-grade conductor material. Its extremely high purity and exceptionally smooth surface further reduce the grain-boundary distortion present in metal conductors. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eZERO-Tech\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood SILVER 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 interact with the amplifier and loudspeaker. ZERO-Tech is designed to eliminate this fixed characteristic impedance by minimizing interaction between the insulation and conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest's objective is \u003cstrong\u003euncompressed transient-current transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining more consistent 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\"\u003eFor high-current amplifiers and demanding loudspeakers, this is one of the most important distinctions between Robin Hood and AudioQuest's more conventional speaker-cable designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCarbon-Based Linearized Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood SILVER uses 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 employed to convert much of the incoming RF energy into heat. Remaining unwanted energy 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\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest describes the system as “linearized” because it is engineered to remain effective across an extremely wide bandwidth rather than targeting only selected frequencies.\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 SILVER incorporates AudioQuest’s patented \u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) with Level-X RF Noise-Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInsulation surrounding a conductor acts as a dielectric and can store electrical energy. DBS maintains a continuous electrostatic bias across that dielectric, which AudioQuest says linearizes its behavior and improves 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 pulls radio-frequency noise out of the cable, reducing its interaction with connected audio 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 controls the direction of the metal conductors used in Robin Hood SILVER as part of the cable’s overall Noise-Dissipation architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe company says drawn metal has a non-symmetrical grain structure that creates measurable RF impedance differences depending on direction. AudioQuest orients the conductors so RF noise is directed away from the circuitry where it can cause the greatest distortion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e0.5% Silver-Plated Noise-Dissipation Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood SILVER also incorporates \u003cstrong\u003e0.5% silver plating over high-quality copper base metal\u003c\/strong\u003e in parts of its Noise-Dissipation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest uses the silver plating specifically to improve RF Noise Dissipation rather than simply adding silver for cosmetic or marketing purposes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFolk Hero Cold-Welded Terminations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood SILVER uses AudioQuest’s \u003cstrong\u003eFolk Hero cold-welded termination system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cable is cold-welded directly to extremely pure \u003cstrong\u003eRed Copper spades or bananas\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating solder as an intermediate material. The bare copper connectors are then submerged in pure silver rather than being tumbled in a lower-grade plating solution. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAudioQuest also avoids metal in the speaker breakouts and plug casings to prevent those components from introducing additional RF noise into the conductors.\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 supports a specialty \u003cstrong\u003eV-Spade\u003c\/strong\u003e for certain large wingnut-style binding posts. Connector selection should ultimately be based on the actual amplifier and loudspeaker binding-post design. \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\"\u003eRobin Hood SILVER can be used in two ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robin Hood SILVER connects the amplifier directly to the loudspeaker as the system's complete speaker cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBi-Wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robin Hood SILVER handles the treble section while a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eRobin Hood BASS\u003c\/strong\u003e cable feeds the bass\/midrange section. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat flexibility makes SILVER a direct full-range upgrade or the foundation for a much more sophisticated AudioQuest bi-wire system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi, Robin Hood SILVER 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003efull-range or treble use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\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\u003e0.5% silver-plated Noise-Dissipation components\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\"\u003eRobin Hood SILVER + Robin Hood BASS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor loudspeakers with separate high- and low-frequency binding posts, AudioQuest recommends:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobin Hood SILVER → Treble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobin Hood BASS → Bass \/ Midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe purpose of this architecture is to keep the large magnetic fields generated by bass energy away from the cable carrying delicate upper-frequency information. Robin Hood BASS also incorporates AudioQuest's patented RF\/ND-Tech specifically for bass\/midrange duty. \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, because the combination can create a very-high-frequency resonant peak. The intended AudioQuest configuration is \u003cstrong\u003eZERO\/SILVER + BASS\u003c\/strong\u003e. For tri-wire loudspeakers, AudioQuest recommends BASS cables for both the midrange and bass inputs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobin Hood SILVER vs. Robin Hood ZERO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is the distinction customers need to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBoth cables share the core \u003cstrong\u003eZERO-Tech architecture, 72V DBS, Level-X RF Noise-Trap, Carbon-Based Linearized Noise Dissipation, Direction-Controlled conductors, and Folk Hero cold-welded terminations\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe significant upgrade with \u003cstrong\u003eRobin Hood SILVER is conductor material\u003c\/strong\u003e. Where Robin Hood ZERO uses PSC+ copper, Robin Hood SILVER introduces AudioQuest's \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect-Surface Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside PSC+. AudioQuest positions PSS as an even lower-distortion conductor because of its extreme purity and exceptionally smooth surface. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor customers building highly resolving systems, that makes Robin Hood SILVER the natural step above Robin Hood ZERO without moving all the way into the Mythical Creatures Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Buy AudioQuest Robin Hood SILVER from The Grid HiFi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt this level, speaker cable selection should be based on the complete system. Amplifier design, loudspeaker impedance, binding-post configuration, cable length, termination type, and whether the loudspeaker will be run full-range or bi-wired all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grid HiFi can configure your Robin Hood SILVER pair specifically for your amplifier and loudspeakers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the appropriate length and Banana, U-Spade, Multi-Spade, or specialty termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor bi-wire systems, The Grid can also configure the complete \u003cstrong\u003eRobin Hood SILVER + Robin Hood BASS\u003c\/strong\u003e package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audioquest","offers":[{"title":"8 ft \/ 2.4 m pair \/ 2 x U-Spades \u003e 2 x U-Spades","offer_id":55069433528657,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ft \/ 2.4 m pair \/ 2 x Bananas \u003e 2 x Bananas","offer_id":55069433561425,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 ft \/ 2.4 m pair \/ 2 x Multi-Spades \u003e 2 x Multi-Spades","offer_id":55069433594193,"sku":null,"price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ft \/ 3 m pair \/ 2 x U-Spades \u003e 2 x U-Spades","offer_id":55069433626961,"sku":null,"price":9100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ft \/ 3 m pair \/ 2 x Bananas \u003e 2 x Bananas","offer_id":55069433659729,"sku":null,"price":9100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 ft \/ 3 m pair \/ 2 x Multi-Spades \u003e 2 x Multi-Spades","offer_id":55069433692497,"sku":null,"price":9100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 ft \/ 3.6 m pair \/ 2 x U-Spades \u003e 2 x U-Spades","offer_id":55069433725265,"sku":null,"price":10700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 ft \/ 3.6 m pair \/ 2 x Bananas \u003e 2 x Bananas","offer_id":55069433758033,"sku":null,"price":10700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 ft \/ 3.6 m pair \/ 2 x Multi-Spades \u003e 2 x Multi-Spades","offer_id":55069433790801,"sku":null,"price":10700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 ft \/ 4.6 m pair \/ 2 x U-Spades \u003e 2 x U-Spades","offer_id":55069433823569,"sku":null,"price":13100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 ft \/ 4.6 m pair \/ 2 x Bananas \u003e 2 x Bananas","offer_id":55069433856337,"sku":null,"price":13100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 ft \/ 4.6 m pair \/ 2 x Multi-Spades \u003e 2 x Multi-Spades","offer_id":55069433889105,"sku":null,"price":13100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/audioquest-robin-hood-silver-rhoodsilver02pr-usus-2-m-6-ft-6-in-pair-2-x-u-spades-2-x-u-spades-787402.webp?v=1790273613","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/audioquest-thunderbird-zero-speaker-cable-pair-the-grid-hifi-copy","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}