AudioQuest Forest 48 4K/8K/10K HDMI Cable at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The AudioQuest Forest 48 is a 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 cable from AudioQuest (Irvine, California, USA), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. The entry point into AudioQuest's 48G HDMI lineup, the Forest 48 delivers 48Gbps bandwidth supporting 8K/60, 4K/120, and professional 10K Ultra HD video with Dynamic HDR and eARC, using Solid 0.5% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper conductors on all A/V and eARC signal pairs. AudioQuest's Level-1 Noise Dissipation applies directional RF noise control to all 19 HDMI conductors, including signal pairs, ground-reference drains, and control and power conductors, for more efficient noise dissipation than unmanaged HDMI cable designs.

48Gbps Bandwidth and 8K/10K/4K/120 Video Performance

The AudioQuest Forest 48 carries the full 48Gbps bandwidth specified by HDMI 2.1, enabling 8K video at 60 frames per second, 4K at 120 frames per second, and professional 10K Ultra HD resolution. Dynamic HDR formats including HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG are fully supported, as are Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for gaming applications. Dedicated eARC conductors built from the same 0.5% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper as the primary A/V pairs support lossless audio return from compatible displays to AV receivers and soundbars, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The Forest 48 provides the full HDMI 2.1 feature set in the most accessible position in the AudioQuest 48G HDMI range, making it the natural first step for systems upgrading from 18Gbps HDMI 2.0 cables.

Level-1 Noise Dissipation and Silver-Plated Conductors

AudioQuest's Level-1 Noise Dissipation applies directional RF noise control to all 19 HDMI conductors in the Forest 48, a more comprehensive approach to noise management than the uncontrolled shielding used in standard HDMI cables. By treating every conductor in the cable, including the A/V signal pairs, eARC conductors, all ground-reference drain wires, and the CEC control and power conductors, for the direction of most efficient RF noise dissipation, the Forest 48 reduces the cross-conductor noise coupling that degrades picture sharpness and audio clarity at 48Gbps data rates. The Solid 0.5% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper conductors reduce grain-boundary distortion compared to unplated copper, and the tinned copper ground reference provides a stable, corrosion-resistant reference plane throughout the cable length.

Key Features

• 48Gbps Bandwidth: Full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth supporting 8K/60, 4K/120, and 10K Ultra HD video with Dynamic HDR, VRR, and ALLM.
• Solid 0.5% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper Conductors: All A/V and eARC signal pairs use solid LGC conductors with 0.5% silver plating for reduced grain-boundary distortion and improved signal integrity over unplated copper.
• Level-1 Noise Dissipation: All 19 HDMI conductors, including signal, eARC, ground-reference, control, and power conductors, are directionally controlled for the most efficient RF noise dissipation.
• Tinned Copper Ground Reference: Corrosion-resistant tinned copper ground conductors maintain a stable reference plane for consistent signal integrity across the full cable length.
• Dynamic HDR Support: Compatible with HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG for scene-by-scene and frame-by-frame high dynamic range metadata delivery.
• eARC Support: Enhanced Audio Return Channel for lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio from compatible displays to AV receivers or soundbars.
• Gaming Ready: Supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for compatible gaming displays and consoles including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
• Entry-Level 48G AudioQuest HDMI: The most accessible starting point in the AudioQuest 48Gbps HDMI lineup, delivering full HDMI 2.1 capability with AudioQuest's Level-1 noise management.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AudioQuest Forest 48 HDMI cable?

The AudioQuest Forest 48 is a 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 cable built with Solid 0.5% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper conductors, a tinned copper ground reference, and Level-1 Noise Dissipation applied to all 19 HDMI conductors. It supports 10K, 8K/60, and 4K/120 video with Dynamic HDR, VRR, ALLM, and eARC, and is the entry-level cable in the AudioQuest 48G HDMI lineup. The Forest 48 is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada.

How does the AudioQuest Forest 48 compare to the AudioQuest Cinnamon 48 or Carbon 48 HDMI cables?

The AudioQuest Forest 48 is the entry point of the AudioQuest 48G HDMI range, using Level-1 Noise Dissipation with directional control on all 19 conductors and Solid 0.5% Silver-Plated LGC conductors. The Cinnamon 48 steps up to Level-2 Noise Dissipation, adding a dedicated metal layer around the four FRL and eARC pairs, and advances to 1.25% Silver-Plated LGC conductors with a 0.5% silver ground reference. The Carbon 48 reaches Level-3 NDS with a carbon layer sandwiched between metal layers, 5% Silver-Plated conductors, and a 1.25% silver ground reference. Compared to standard 48Gbps HDMI cables from brands such as Belkin and Monoprice, the Forest 48's directional noise control across all 19 conductors provides a more comprehensive approach to signal integrity at 48Gbps data rates.

Does the AudioQuest Forest 48 support 4K/120 gaming?

Yes, the AudioQuest Forest 48 fully supports 4K at 120 frames per second, the native output of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for compatible games and displays. Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode are both supported for compatible gaming hardware. The 48Gbps bandwidth of the Forest 48 provides the headroom required for 4K/120 with HDR simultaneously, which is the most demanding signal combination produced by current gaming consoles and PC graphics cards.

What is Level-1 Noise Dissipation on the AudioQuest Forest 48?

AudioQuest's Level-1 Noise Dissipation applies directional RF noise control to all 19 conductors in the HDMI cable, including the A/V signal pairs, eARC conductors, all ground-reference drain wires, and the CEC control and power conductors. Standard HDMI cables treat only the primary signal conductors for shielding, leaving secondary conductors unmanaged as noise pickup and coupling paths. By controlling the direction of RF noise dissipation across every conductor, Level-1 NDS reduces the cross-conductor noise coupling that degrades picture sharpness and audio clarity in high-bandwidth HDMI systems, making it a more thorough noise-management approach than what unmanaged 48Gbps cables provide.

What is eARC and does the AudioQuest Forest 48 support it?

eARC, or enhanced Audio Return Channel, is an HDMI 2.1 feature that allows a television to send lossless audio back to an AV receiver or soundbar over the same HDMI cable used for video. Unlike the original ARC, which was limited to compressed audio formats, eARC supports Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and object-based formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X at full lossless quality. The AudioQuest Forest 48 fully supports eARC, with dedicated eARC conductors built from Solid 0.5% Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper and included in the Level-1 Noise Dissipation directional treatment.

Where can I buy the AudioQuest Forest 48 HDMI cable in Toronto or Canada?

The AudioQuest Forest 48 HDMI cable is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized AudioQuest dealer in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound carries the full AudioQuest HDMI 48G lineup in-store and online, with complete manufacturer warranty support for Canadian customers.

Is the AudioQuest Forest 48 backward compatible with HDMI 2.0 devices?

Yes, the AudioQuest Forest 48 is fully backward compatible with HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 1.4 devices. HDMI cables are passive and the 48Gbps bandwidth rating represents the maximum the cable supports, not a minimum requirement for operation. The Forest 48 works correctly with any source or display device regardless of HDMI version, and its silver-plated LGC conductors and Level-1 directional noise control benefit lower-bandwidth signals as well, providing cleaner transmission even when the full 48Gbps capability is not in use.