Making loudspeaker cables is not black art, although some people claim so. When AudioVector started the process that ended up with their Zero cables, they had a very good idea of what they wanted to achieve.
AudioVector knew from the start that they wanted to use pure copper and some kind of quality screening. They also knew that they did not want to impair the dynamics of their speakers – on the contrary: AudioVector had a hunch that most cables work as “brakes” instead of catapulting the sound on to the speakers without delay.
AudioVector also knew that it makes good sense to use the same cable principles outside the speakers as inside. This means pure copper, a defined number of strands and also a different gauge for plus and minus. Studies into the effect of soldering versus crimping cables and plugs together revealed that crimping simply sounds a lot better. Consequently, crimping it was!
A Unique Cable Concept
Audiovector ZERO cables are based on more than 30 years’ experience with speakers and speaker cables and all cables are developed to improve the flow of signal from the amplifier to the speaker.
Absolute Phase
Audiovector cables draw on the asymmetrical concept for cabling used inside their speakers. A higher gauge of wire for the positive than for the negative ensures you get the full benefit of an absolute phase connection with the ZERO cables. From + on the amplifier, directly to + on the drivers. Asymmetrical cables avoid mirror resonances, which reduce clarity.
Screening
The Audiovector Signature version is quasi-screened for even better transparency. The Avantgarde and Arreté cables have a sophisticated floating screen configuration, which allows a combination of screening from outside interfering sources and an even cleaner and more natural reproduction.
NCS
Natural Crystal Structure cryogenic treatment. The Arreté cables have been NCS treated for even higher levels of musicality and technical performance. The NCS treatment is derived from our Arreté loudspeakers. By freezing components down to -238° C, the copper molecules realign themselves to their natural positions and reduce serial resistance, which produces an even higher level of detail and musicality.
Low Resonance
Resonance plays an important role in cable quality. For Audiovector ZERO cables they have developed a very stable structure (3 different layers of insulation - amongst others “green” PVC), a woven stabilizing screen and an outer low resonance jacket. In order to avoid a build-up of resonance, the cables are terminated 15 cm from the plugs via a CNC-machined oxidized aluminium box. From this box two flexible asymmetrical leads with high quality 4 mm 24 carat gold plated banana plugs make sure that there is a flexible connection to the amplifier/speakers. (Audiovector can terminate with high quality spades on request).
The Zero Arreté
Is essentially a fine-tuned, cryogenically treated and perfectly upgraded version, which is a great performer in its own right. While there is no ‘black art’ behind the theory of the Arreté cable, AudioVector hesitate's to divulge the details and just say this: Every aspect has been fine tuned to the Nth degree’.
The Zero Avantgarde
Is an asymmetrical, quasi-screened cable with impressive dynamics and a huge soundstage. It is immune to the data traffic in the environment around it, which means that distortion is down by a factor of two.
The Zero Signature
Is an asymmetrical, reverse screened speaker cable with a great dynamic contrast, a huge soundstage and immunity to airborne distortion.
