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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

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Shunyata's Design Approach

As the name suggests, Shunyata Research's approach to the design and manufacture of high-performance power-distribution and cable systems is entirely unique. Caelin Gabriel, founder and former NSA scientist, has introduced innovative technologies that favor a purist approach to "materials science" designs.

Shunyata Research products avoid the current and signal altering effects of conventional filtering and "networks" in favor of proprietary and patented technologies that reduce noise while preserving signal linearity and phase coherence.

Rather than relying on marketing jargon and empty performance claims, Shunyata Research displays and explains every custom-designed element and specialized process used in the development of its products. You can read about, visualize and experience what has drawn the world's foremost recording studios, electronics manufacturers and reviewers to use Shunyata Research products as their power-line and signal cable references.

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