Shunyata Research's
Gemini speaker cables introduce hand-crafted innovation and patented
technology to a price-class normally reserved for machine-made
products and out-dated science. The Gemini's patented counter-rotating
dual helix geometry delivers unprecedented value in terms of performance,
flexibility and ease of use.
Unlike many all copper designs, the Gemini will never sound slowed-down
or overly warm, fuzzy or indistinct. Rather, the Gemini propels
sound and music with lightning quick transient signatures, pitch
defined low-frequency accuracy and overwhelming dynamic impact.
Normally these performance traits describe ribbon and silver conductor
designs--that sacrifice tonal and timbre realism in order to accentuate
timing characteristics and immediacy in sound. The Gemini present
the precise timing and dynamic elements of the best ribbon or silver
conductor designs while preserving the body, weight and harmonic
texture that are equally important to realistic sound reproduction.
Patented matrix
geometry
. Patent US6,242,689
. 4x4 counterrotating, offset helix geometry
. Minimizes inductive and capacitive reactance
True technological advancements in the signal and speaker cable
arena are extremely rare. Usually, there is only flag waving and
obtuse terminology used to spin and conceal out-dated designs wrapped
in a new skin. The Constellation Series speaker cables are anything
but yesterday's news, and come equipped with their own patent to
prove it.
Exclusive Shunyata Designed Conductors
. Certified CDA-101 copper
. 4x4 Matrix geometry
. 8 conductors of 18 gauge
. Aggregate 12 gauge cross-section
. Cryogenically treated onsite
Application suggestions
The Gemini's hand-braided eleven-gauge conductors make it an ideal partner
for all moderate and low power amplifiers and nominally efficient, 8 and
6 ohm speaker designs. Virtually all applications will benefit from the Gemini's
immaculate construction and performance characteristics, but in systems with
extremely high-power amps and, or low-efficiency, low-impedance speakers,
the larger gauge Phoenix or Andromeda speaker cables can be considered as
best-performance alternatives.
Applications of note
All Constellation Series speaker cables have been exposed to a battery of comparisons
and tests within the professional, review and audio/visual community and
have emerged with a record of universal success. Reference applications of
Shunyata's speaker cables within the world's foremost studios, such as Philips
Crest National 's million-dollar playback system in Hollywood, and David
Gilmour's Astoria studios in the UK provide the kind of credibility and quality
assurance few can match. The Constellation Series speaker cables have also
been adopted as references by top electronics and speaker manufacturers such
as Wilson Audio, Halcro, Balanced Audio Technology, Jeff Rowland Design,
Audio Research, Verity Audio and many others.. Reviews from the editors of
Ultra Audio (Greg Petan) SoundStage (Marc Mickelson) and OnHiFi (Wes Philips)
have been extremely favorable and descriptive of the Constellation Series
speaker cables performance compared to many cost-no-object designs.
Terminations
- Standard gold combo-spades or gold locking bananas
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