AudioQuest 15m Root Beer 18 2.0b HDMI Cable - 4K/8K Ultra HD, In-Wall Rated, High-Speed, 18Gbps, HDR, eARC
AudioQuest Root Beer 18 is an active optical cable that provides outstanding audio/video performance at distances up to 100ft (30m). Optical Fiber eliminates multiple forms of degradation over distance; powered by the HDMI port, no AC adaptor is required. Further, Optical Fibers provide total RF immunity and galvanic isolation for the audio/video signal—important advantages in the fight against radio-frequency noise. As with Toslink and other optical cables, optical fibers do not pick up or transmit induced RF-Noise. Additionally, Root Beer's eARC and communication conductors are Direction-Controlled to minimize RF Noise that hurts the performance of active circuits.
- 4K/8K: AudioQuest 18Gbps High Speed HDMI cables have the bandwidth required for video up to 8K/30, which is 7680 x 4320 resolution at up to 30 frames oer second.
- 18Gbps Bandwidth: All AudioQuest 18Gbps High Speed HDMI cables are guaranteed to have the 18Gbps bandwidth required for compelling features like 8K/30 video, HDR imagery, and eArc.
- Quartz Glass: Optical Fiber AV conductors eliminate multiple forms of degradation over distance. Powered by the HDMI port, no AC adaptor required.
- Long-Distance 18Gbps Audio Experience: Root Beer 18 active optical cable provides 18Gbps performance for lengths up to 100ft (30m).
- Clear Signal Transmission: Minimizes interference and reduces distortion to provide clean, clear, naturally beautiful sound.
- High-Quality Materials and Design: High-purity conductor metal, carefully selected insulation, and sophisticated shielding ensure minimal distortion.
- Versatile Connectivity: Ideal for connecting TVs, projectors, soundbars, AV receivers, and more.
- Durable and Reliable Design: Built to withstand everyday use, ensuring consistent performance.
Key Features & Technology Explained
Quartz Glass
Optical Fiber AV conductors eliminate multiple forms of degradation over distance.
Level 4: Galvanic + Directionally-Controlled
To further reduce RF Noise, Level 4 Noise-Dissipation adds Galvanic Isolation to the Direction-Controlled A/V and eARC conductors.
eARC: LGC + Level-1 Noise Dissipation
This eARC conductor pair features Solid Long-Grain Copper conductors and Level 1 Noise-Dissipation to ensure superior audio performance.
4K-8K
AudioQuest 18Gbps High Speed HDMI cables have the bandwidth required for video up to 8K/30 (8-bit, 4:2:0), which is 7680 x 4320 resolution (over 33 million pixels) at up to 30 frames-per-second (fps). 24 and 30 fps are the frame rates for almost all movies and many TV shows.
18Gbps Bandwidth
AudioQuest’s 18Gbps HDMI cables are guaranteed to have the 18Gbps bandwidth required for compelling features like 8K/30 video, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagery, and eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel).
Tinned-LGC RF Drains
Tin plating is applied to the high-quality copper base metal to improve Noise-Dissipation.
Dynamic HDR
HDR content expands the contrast of the image for blacker blacks, brighter whites/highlights, greater color saturation, and natural brightness.
60FPS Gaming
Ensures smooth, lag-free, uninterrupted viewing and interactivity for a far more enjoyable, compelling, and immersive gaming experience.
Forest 18
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| AV Conductor |
Quartz-Glass
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Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)
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0.5% Silver
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Quartz-Glass
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| Noise Dissipation |
Galvanic Isolation + Direction-Controlled
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All 19 Conductors Direction-Controlled
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All 19 Conductors Direction-Controlled
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Carbon + Galvanic Isolation
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| Ground Reference |
Tinned Copper
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Tinned Copper
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Tinned Copper
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0.5% Silver
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| eARC Conductor |
Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)
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Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)
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0.5% Silver
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0.5% Silver
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| Product Resolution |
4K@60Hz / 8K@30Hz
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4K@60Hz / 8K@30Hz
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4K@60Hz / 8K@30Hz
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4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz / 10K@30Hz
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| In-Wall Rated |
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| AV Conductor | Noise Dissipation | Ground Reference | eARC Conductor | Product Resolution | In-Wall Rated | |
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Quartz-Glass
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Galvanic Isolation + Direction-Controlled
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Tinned Copper
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Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)
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4K@60Hz / 8K@30Hz
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Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)
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All 19 Conductors Direction-Controlled
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Tinned Copper
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Solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC)
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4K@60Hz / 8K@30Hz
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Forest 18
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0.5% Silver
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All 19 Conductors Direction-Controlled
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Tinned Copper
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0.5% Silver
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4K@60Hz / 8K@30Hz
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Quartz-Glass
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Carbon + Galvanic Isolation
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0.5% Silver
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0.5% Silver
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4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz / 10K@30Hz
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