Belden 9497

Belden 9497 Speaker Cable

The Belden 9497 has been serving audiophiles for countless years with unrivalled value and supreme sound quality. Renowned for its unquestionable performance when used with vintage valve amps, this cable also excels with modern solid state amplification too.

  • World renowned speaker cable

    Transparent – Dynamic – Musical

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Description

The Belden 9497 is a very popular 16AWG two conductor tinned copper wire speaker cable. It’s highly regarded by audiophiles for its “musical” sound and unrivalled value for money. The cable gets rave reviews when used with modern HiFi and with vintage valve equipment. Its distinctive orange and black twisted construction helps cancel out external electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).

We offer either the high-end ViaBlue banana / spade connectors or for the more budget conscious, the mid-range CMC or Jantzen Audio plugs. All are admirable performers. The cables are screwed and soldered and just soldered into some plugs using Oyaide SS-47 silver solder to ensure a solid mechanical connection with no risk of oxidation which can degrade sound quality over time.

You can find sizes from 1m to 3m pairs and singles on our Amazon or eBay shops.

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Specification

  • Conductor Material: 16 AWG stranded (19×29) high-conductivity tinned copper.
  • Insulation Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).
  • Conductor DC Resistance: 4.27 Ohms/1000 ft (at 20°C).
  • Nominal Inductance: 0.19 µH/ft.
  • Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +80°C.
  • Design: Unshielded, twisted pair for signal integrity.
  • Jacket Colors: Typically available in orange/black. 

Sound Characteristics

  • Transparency & Detail: Offers a clean, revealing sound, allowing subtle musical nuances to come through.
  • Tonal Balance: Generally well-regarded for balanced sound, avoiding excessive brightness or harshness.
  • Bass Control: Delivers defined, tighter bass, especially good for tube amps, with a “greater bass control”.
  • Air & Openness: Provides an airy, open feel in the high treble, enhancing soundstage.
  • Musicality: Praised for musicality, making music engaging and enjoyable.
  • Low Fatigue: Reveals details without being overly bright or fatiguing, according to some users.
  • Suitability: Renowned for use with valve amplifiers but equally competent with modern solid state equipment.

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