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Introduction For over two and a half decades KIMBER KABLE has led the audio/video cable industry in technology and pre- cision manufacturing. Today, we are more committed than ever to producing products of preeminent tech- nical merit and performance. KIMBER KABLE products are created using our own OSCaR™ engineering process. OSCaR™ stands for [...]

Introduction to Analog Interconnects Music in Har mo ny with Science Interconnects are the group of cables which connect individual audio and video devices. Analog interconnects transfer analog waveforms, typically in the audio band of frequencies, between electronic devices. Analog interconnects allow a device such as a CD player to send informati[...]

S S p p e e c c i i a a l l F F o o r r m m u u l l a a P P E E D D i i e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c A special recipe polyethylene dielectric that has carefully selected electrical and mechanical properties for a smooth, sweet and very natural sound. T T e e f f l l o o n n ® ® D D i i e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c A high pressure, low tempe[...]

VariStrand™ Ultra-pure copper Proven Tri-braid geometry PE dielectric 4 T T o o n n i i k k T T o o n n i i k k A nalog Interconnect[...]

Interconnects Interconnects Like the first tone of a scale, the T onik interconnect provides the foundation of truly accurate performance and value. Through the use of KIMBER KABLE’S legendary tri-braid field geometry , V ariStrand™, Ultra- pure copper conductors and our special recipe PE dielectric, the T onik allows music to flow with power ,[...]

6 T T i i m m b b r r e e VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper Proven Tri-braid geometry Teflon® dielectric Analog Interconnect T T i i m m b b r r e e[...]

Interconnects Like the natural distinguishing sound of a musical instrument, so is the performance of the T imbre™ interconnect: distinctly transparent, full bodied and harmonically complete. The KIMBER KABLE hallmarks of three dimensionality and precise image focus are immediately evident. The T imbre™ uses proven tri-braid field geometry and [...]

VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper GyroQuadratic™ geometry Teflon®/Dual Teflon® dielectric 8 H H e e r r o o H H e e r r o o A nalog Interconnect[...]

Interconnects Interconnects An analog interconnect based on proven KIMBER KABLE technologies and design goals. Features include our unique GyroQuadratic™ field geometry , V ariStrand™, Hyper -pure copper conductors and Dual T eflon® insulating technology . Hero draws you into the music by correctly presenting the harmo nic st ructur e and emot[...]

VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper/silver Proven Tri-braid geometry Teflon® dielectric 10 S S i i l l v v e e r r S S t t r r e e a a k k S S i i l l v v e e r r S S t t r r e e a a k k A nalog Interconnect[...]

Interconnects Interconnects This analog interconnect incorporates separately insulated silver and copper conductors into the proven tri-braid geometry . The signal is carried via the same Hyper -pure, V ariStrand™ silver found in the world renowned KCAG. The ground plane is comprised of Hyper -pure, V ariStrand™ copper . This cable offers excep[...]

VariStrand™ Hyper-pure silver Proven Tri-braid geometry Teflon® dielectric 12 K K C C A A G G K K C C A A G G A nalog Interconnect[...]

Interconnects Interconnects KCAG will release hidden sonic capabilities of most systems. Expansive depth and resolution of the most minute details appear from an absolute silent background. Instruments and voices remain tightly focused within a soundscape that defines the boundaries of the original stage itself. KCAG is the ideal interconnect for a[...]

VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper and/or silver OGQ/ 2 ™ geometry Proprietary shielding material 1 4 T T A A K K T T A A K K P hono Interconnect T T A A K K C C u u[...]

Interconnects Interconnects KIMBER KABLE understands that a turntable is an extension of the audiophile’ s commitment to musical enjoyment. T AK™ preserves all the precious detail that can be extracted from vinyl. OGQ/2™ (Orthogonal GyroQuadratic/2 channel) braiding virtually eliminates electromagnetic interference, radio frequency interferen[...]

VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper and/or silver OGQ/ 2 ™ geometry Teflon ® dielectric 16 G G Q Q M M i i n n i i G G Q Q M M i i n n i i Mul ti-Pur pose Single-Run Cable C C Q Q M M i i n n i i C C u u[...]

Interconnects Interconnects T oday’ s portable audio formats have definitely found their way into the world of traditional hi-fi. T o facilitate the connection of an iPod®, MP3 player , satellite radio or even a computer to your home stereo system KIMBER KABLE developed the GQ Mini series of multi-purpose cables. The GQ Mini™ uses the advanced[...]

Digital and video interconnect cables call for parameters that are unique when compared to analog audio cables. In digital and video applications, the solutions are geared towards an emphasis in wide frequency bandwidth, low dielectric loss, low parallel capacitance and low series inductance. Due to the higher frequencies involved in digital audio [...]

C C o o a a x x i i a a l l C C a a b b l l e e 75 ohm RG59 and RG6 coax cables are designed with an inner ÒhotÓ conductor and an outer shield, separated by an insulating dielectric. Through the use of high quality conductors and dielectrics we have optimized our coaxially configured designs to offer superior digital audio and high definition vid[...]

Hyper-pure conducting materials MST geometry 20 S S - - V V i i d d e e o o S S - - V V i i d d e e o o V ideo Interconnect S S V V - - C C u u[...]

digital and video interconnects digital / video Interconnects KIMBER KABLE’ s high-performance S-V ideo cable utilizes MST geometry with two balanced, electrically isolated signals to improve upon traditional coaxially based S-V ideo cables. Our S-Video series takes full advantage of the Y/C higher resolution format, and offers a surprising impro[...]

Pure solid-core copper center conductor Foamed PE dielectric 22 V V - - 2 2 1 1 V V - - 2 2 1 1 V ideo Interconnect[...]

digital and video interconnects digital / video Interconnects This 75 ohm RG59 coax cable has performance vastly superior to “common grade” 75 ohm cables. The center conductor is pure solid-core copper and insulated with a foamed PE dielectric. This cable is perfect for multi-room wiring. T ermination options include high quality “F ,’ BNC [...]

Pure solid-core copper center conductor Air-articulated Teflon® dielectric 24 D D V V - - 3 3 0 0 D D V V - - 3 3 0 0 D igit al/V ideo Interconnect[...]

digital and video interconnects digital / video Interconnects A high performance 75 ohm RG6 type cable, the DV -30 is both an excellent digi- tal cable for audio applications and a high quality video cable for composite and HDTV formats. The center conductor is pure solid-core copper and is insulated with an air -articulated T eflon® dielectric. T[...]

Silver-plated conductors Teflon® dielectric 26 D D V V - - 7 7 5 5 D D V V - - 7 7 5 5 D igit al/V ideo Interconnect[...]

digital and video interconnects digital / video Interconnects An affordable 75 ohm cable that of fers most of the performance of our famous D-60 digital cable. The precision construction, including silver -plated conductors and T eflon® dielectric, makes it the best choice for critical video and digital applications including DVD. DV -75 is incred[...]

Hyper-pure silver conductor Air-articulated Teflon® dielectric Twin helically wound shields 28 D D - - 6 6 0 0 D D - - 6 6 0 0 D igit al Interconnect[...]

digital and video interconnects digital / video Interconnects D-60 has proven to be the worldwide reference for digital cables. Featuring a unique Hyper -pure silver conductor contained in an air-articulated T eflon® dielectric with twin helically wound shields to protect it from RF interference. The remaining layers and technology are proprietary[...]

Medical-grade light conducting fiber Warp resistant thermal barrier 30 O O P P T T - - 1 1 O O P P T T - - 1 1 O ptical Digit al Interconnect[...]

digital and video interconnects digital / video Interconnects Construction of the OPT -1 begins with medical-grade lig ht con duct ing fi ber . The fi ber is the n e nca psu late d in a thermal barrier that inhibits heat warping of the light-carrying fiber . A mechanical damping outer barrier is also applied to further protect the cable from damage[...]

VariStrand™ Hyper-pure silver Proven Tri-braid geometry Teflon® dielectric 32 A A G G D D L L A A G G D D L L D igit al Interconnect[...]

digital and video interconnects digital / video Interconnects Construction featuring our proven tri-braid field geometry and V ariStrand™, Hyper -pure silver conductors. AGDL is configured for balanced digital data transmission. Designed specifically for digital applications in lengths from 0.5 throug h 10. 0 metres, AGDL offers accurate, detaile[...]

Proprietary technology 34 O O r r c c h h i i d d O O r r c c h h i i d d D igit al Interconnect[...]

digital and video Interconnects digital / video Interconnects An AES/EBU cable of exceptional achievement, the Orchid has captured the passions of digital devotees and the respect of analog enthusiasts worldwide; both for recording and playback. The Orchid is smooth and detailed with amazing transient attack. Only the finest materials are used in t[...]

Silver-plated larger gauge main conductors 36 H H D D M M I I ™ ™ a a n n d d D D V V I I ™ ™ H H D D M M I I ™ ™ a a n n d d D D V V I I ™ ™ D igit al Multimedia Interf aces Foamed polyethylene conductor dielectric Ferrite noise reduction beads Tri-shield design H H D D 1 1 9 9[...]

digital and video Interconnects digital / video Interconnects Most of today’ s high-definition video and home theater components are equipped with HDMI™ or DVI™ connections. KIMBER KABLE has optimized these two standards to bring you digital multimedia cables of uncompromised performance. H H D D 1 1 9 9 High-Definition Multimedia Interface ([...]

U U S S B B ™ ™ Mini BUS 38 U U S S B B ™ ™ Kimber USB ™ ™ t y p e Cable B BUS Silver-plated (6.1%) signal conductors Maximum gauge signal and power conductors Nitrogen-infused polyethylene signal conductor dielectric Ferrite noise reduction beads[...]

The popular USB™ interface now plays an important role in both consumer a nd professional audio and video. Audio devices that utilize USB™ data modes require a reliable transfer of data to operate properly . T o address this need KIMBER KABLE created high performance USB™ type cables. Our Mini BUS™ and B BUS™ cables utilize copper conduct[...]

Introduction to L oudspeaker Cables Music in Harmony with Science It was the 4PR that got it all started in 1979. In the mid Ô70s while working as a sound and lighting engineer Ray Kimber became increasingly disturbed by the buzzing, snaps, pops and crackles in the sound system which resulted from the high powered lighting used in conjunction with[...]

S S p p e e c c i i a a l l F F o o r r m m u u l l a a P P E E D D i i e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c A special recipe polyethylene dielectric that has carefully selected electrical and mechanical properties for a smooth, sweet and very natural sound. T T e e f f l l o o n n ® ® D D i i e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c A high pressure, low tempe[...]

P P R R S S e e r r i i e e s s Special formula PE dielectric. High-purity copper Eight + eight discrete conductors (2 x 10 awg / 5.27mm 2 ) 8PR 42 P P R R S S e e r r i i e e s s Loudsp eaker C able s Four + four discrete conductors (2 x 14 awg / 2.08mm 2 ] 4PR[...]

loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables In 1979 this classic design put KIMBER KABLE on the map and after i mprovements over time, is still considered the reference for affordable loud- speaker cables. Millions of feet of this remarkable cable have been sold. The construction consists of four brown and four black conductors that utilize our proven br[...]

Special formula PE dielectric VariStrand™ Ultra-pure copper 4VS Eight + eight discrete conductors (2 x 9 awg / 6.62mm 2 ) 8VS V V S S S S e e r r i i e e s s 4 4 V V S S S S e e r r i i e e s s Loudsp eaker C able s Four + four discrete conductors [2 x 13 awg / 2.63mm 2 ][...]

Spade Single Banana PostMaster™ loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables Consisting of four gray and four black conductors that utilize our proven b raiding technique. The aggregate wire size is two 13 awg conductors. The V ariStrand™, Ultra-pure copper conductor used in 4VS shares many similarities with the more advanced TC series cable. 4VS is s[...]

Teflon® dielectric VariStrand™ Hyper-pure copper Four + four discrete conductors (2 x 13 awg / 2.63mm 2 ) 4TC Eight + eight discrete conductors (2 x 9 awg / 6.62mm 2 ) 8TC T T C C S S e e r r i i e e s s 4 6 T T C C S S e e r r i i e e s s Loudsp eaker C able s[...]

loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables Consisting of eight individual TCSS conductors, four blue and four black that utilize our proven braiding technique. The insulating dielectric is high pressure-low temperature-extruded T eflon®. The individual conductors are Hyper -pure copper, arranged in proven V ariStrand™ conductor geometry . The aggrega[...]

Teflon® dielectric VariStrand™ Hyper-pure silver Four + four discrete conductors (2 x 14 awg / 2.08mm 2 ] 4AG Eight + eight discrete conductors (2 x 10 awg / 5.27mm 2 ) 8AG A A G G S S e e r r i i e e s s 48 A A G G S S e e r r i i e e s s Loudsp eaker C able s[...]

loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables F our positive and four negative V ariStrand™, Hyper -pure silver conductors make up this heavenly cable. The aggregate wire size is two 14 awg conductors. The insulating dielectric is pressure-extruded, virgin T eflon®. The listener will experience an expansive depth of image, with resolution of the most mi[...]

WBT® Cu connectors Sixteen discrete conductors [10 awg/5.3mm 2 ] 50 M M o o n n o o c c l l e e X X M M o o n n o o c c l l e e - - X X Loudspeaker Cable[...]

loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables M onocle-X™ brings an unprecedented price-to-performance ratio to the audio cable world. The level of engineering, technology and beauty that this cable provides are without equal - in particular when considering its price. The transparency and accuracy of Monocle-X™ is presented to the listener in true KIM[...]

WBT® Cu connnectors Twenty-four discrete conductors [8 awg / 8.3mm 2 ] 52 M M o o n n o o c c l l e e X X L L M M o o n n o o c c l l e e - - X X L L Loudspeaker Cable[...]

loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables Monocle-XL™ is a fully optimized cable engineered to offer the most intimate interface of amplifier and single input loudspeaker . Compared to the Monocle-X™, Monocle-XL™ offers increased dynamic range with greater speed and acceleration. T imbre, space, detail, intimacy ..., the Monocle-XL™ delivers mu[...]

WBT® Cu connectors Eighteen discrete conductors [9 awg / 6.6mm 2 ] 54 B B i i F F o o c c a a l l X X B B i i F F o o c c a a l l - - X X Loudspeaker Cable[...]

loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables BiFocal-X™ is as elegant as it is performance oriented. Designed specifically for “bi-wire” loudspeaker systems, the BiFocal-X™ delivers the clarity and openess sought after by speaker designers and enthusiasts alike. The dual-concentric circuits of the BiFocal-X™ feature a total of eighteen individua[...]

WBT® Cu connectors Thirty-six discrete conductors [5.5 awg / 15mm 2 ] 56 B B i i F F o o c c a a l l X X L L B B i i F F o o c c a a l l - - X X L L Loudspeaker Cable[...]

loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables BiFocal-XL™ has impressed consumers and reviewers around the globe. Similar in construction and technology to BiFocal-X™, the BiFocal-XL™ is designed for increased speed, articulation and impact in particular when used with larger loudspeaker systems. BiFocal-XL™ features a total of thirty-six individua[...]

WBT® Cu connectors Twenty-eight discrete conductors [7.5 awg / 9.5mm 2 ] 58 T T r r i i F F o o c c a a l l X X T T r r i i F F o o c c a a l l - - X X Loudspeaker Cable[...]

loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables T riFocal™ cables are a testament to KIMBER KABLE’ s manufacturing processes and the unparalleled pursuit of excellence. Comprised of hundreds of individual components per pair of cables the T riFocal-X™ is formatted in a seven layer , poly-concentric geometry . Interaction between “HIGH”, “MID” a[...]

WBT® Cu connectors Fourty-two discrete conductors [3 awg / 26.7mm 2 ] 60 T T r r i i F F o o c c a a l l X X L L T T r r i i F F o o c c a a l l - - X X L L Loudspeaker Cable[...]

loudspeaker cables loudspeaker cables Comprised of hundreds of components per pair of cables, the T riFocal-XL™ is formatted in a seven layer , poly-concentric geometry . Aside from the Model 88 - The Black Pearl™, this is quite possibly the most elaborate loudspeaker cable ever designed. T ermination alone on this titan takes a full eight hour[...]

Introduction to P owerKords™ Music in Harmony with Science The notion of power cables offering improved system performance has become a hotly debated topic. The interaction between a power cable and a component has often been misunderstood or dismissed. Research and experience have shown us that this interaction should not be underestimated. A po[...]

S S p p e e c c i i a a l l l l y y O O p p t t i i m m i i z z e e d d C C o o p p p p e e r r A special recipe copper optimized to support the current demands of AC power. The PK14 series features a 14 x 3 awg wire configuration while the PK10 series features a 10 x 3 awg conductor grouping. C C h h r r o o m m a a F F r r e e e e C C o o n n d d[...]

PK10 PK14 P P K K S S e e r r i i e e s s   P P K K S S e e r r i i e e s s P o werKo rds Specially optimized copper Chroma free conductor dielectric WATTGATE™ Economy connectors[...]

Powerkords PowerKords Y our audio and video components never had it so good. The PK14 and PK10 feature our specially optimized copper and our chroma free conductor dielectric. In combination with our W A TTGA TE™ Economy model IEC and wall connectors, these ultra-quiet cables allow for unlimited dynamics, toe tapping rhythmic articulation, and ex[...]

Specially optimized copper Chroma free conductor dielectric WATTGATE™ Audio Grade® connectors PK14 GOLD/Ag PK10 GOLD/Ag P P K K G G O O L L D D / / A A g g S S e e r r i i e e s s 66 P P K K G G o o l l d d / / A A g g S S e e r r i i e e s s P o werKo rds[...]

Powerkords PowerKords The PK14 GOLD™, PK14 Ag™, PK10 GOLD™, and PK10 Ag™ offer the additional advantages of the W A TTGA TE™ Audio Grade® IEC and wall connectors. These connectors offer the high performance three layer conduc- tive surface plating. An increase of speed in the bass and improved smoothness in the treble is realized with th[...]

SWR enhancement technology WATTGATE™ Audio Grade® connectors PK10 Palladian PK14 Palladian P P a a l l l l a a d d i i a a n n S S e e r r i i e e s s 68 P P a a l l l l a a d d i i a a n n S S e e r r i i e e s s Po werKo rds[...]

Powerkords PowerKords W ith their unique SWR enhancement technology the Palladian™ PowerKords™ represent the finest power cable available. The critics have been unanimous in their praise of the cable’ s transparency , detail, articulate bass, dynamic contrasts, musical ease and flow and freedom from grain. Uniq ue technolog y , undisputed per[...]

Unique dual gauge stranding Low friction outer jacket (UL) CL2 rated Special reciepe PE dielectric KWIK 16 KWIK 12 70 K K w w i i k k K K W W I I K K 1 1 2 2 & & 1 1 6 6 Kimber W all Inst al l Kable[...]

Home INSTALLATION Home Installation T oday’ s higher quality distributed sound and custom home theater installations need no longer be compromised by ordinary “contractor type” speaker cable. Using our OSCaR™(Objective Subjective Correlation and Results) engineering process, KIMBER KABLE has engineered the KWIK™ to be audibly superior to [...]

Special Product s KIMBER KABLE also offers custom built cables for specialty applications. Headphone extensions, portable stereo cables, Y -cables, speaker jumpers, etc., may be available upon special request from your authorized KIMBER KABLE dealer . These specialty cables are available with a variety of connector options. WBT connectors may also [...]

O ver twenty five years of manufacturing, research and engineering have led KIMBER KABLE t o explore in great detail the physical and electrical properties that influence signals and the correlation to sensory quality . Through our OSCaR™ (objective Subjective, Correlation and Results) engineering process KIMBER KABLE has developed many new propr[...]

P P B B J J B B a a s s i i c c E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s DUT: PBJ 1m terminated with Ultraplate™ RCA type connectors. • (Cp) parallel capacitance: 55.0 pF @ 20 kHz • (Ls) series inductance: 0.770 µH @ 20 kHz • (Rdc) dc loop resistance: 0.053 Ω • (Xt) total reactance[...]

K K C C A A G G B B a a s s i i c c E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s DUT: KCAG 1m terminated with WBT-0147 RCA type connectors. • (Cp) parallel capacitance: 51.0 pF @ 20 kHz • (Ls) series inductance: 0.71 µH @ 20 kHz • (Rdc) dc loop resistance: 0.065 Ω • (Xt) total reactance:[...]

A A G G D D L L X X L L R R B B a a s s i i c c E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s DUT: AGDL 1m terminated with XLR type connectors. • (Cp) parallel capacitance: 37.10 pF @ 20 kHz • (Ls) series inductance: 1.05 µH @ 20 kHz • (Rdc) dc loop resistance: 0.119 Ω • (Xt) total reacta[...]

Loudspeaker C able s 4 4 P P R R B B a a s s i i c c E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s DUT: 4PR 2.5m bare wire ends. • (Cp) parallel capacitance: 312.0 pF @ 20 kHz • (Ls) series inductance: 0.654 µH @ 20 kHz • (Rdc) dc loop resistance: 0.041 Ω • (Xt) total reactance: 0.0825 ?[...]

T T r r i i F F o o c c a a l l X X ™ ™ B B a a s s i i c c E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s DUT: TFX 2.5m terminated with WBT-0660-Cu spades. • (Cp) parallel capacitance: 1,150.0 pF @ 20 kHz • (Ls) series inductance: 0.543 µH @ 20 kHz • (Rdc) dc loop resistance: 0.014 Ω ?[...]

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