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AudioQuest ThunderBird 48 Ultra High Speed 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 Cable
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AudioQuest ThunderBird 48 HDMI 2.1 Cable
ThunderBird 48 features high-purity Solid 10% Silver conductors and AudioQuest's Level 5 Noise-Dissipation for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise. Certified Ultra High Speed by HDMI Licensing, this 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 cable has the bandwidth required to support all HDMI 2.1 features, rendering action sequences with lifelike clarity, brilliant color, and excellent dynamic contrasts up to 10K resolution. As an authorized AudioQuest dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound can help you confirm compatibility and availability for your home theater setup.
Key Features
- Solid conductors, preventing strand interaction (a major source of dynamic distortion)
- 10% Silver-Plating applied to AudioQuest's Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors, improving noise-dissipation
- 10% Silver-Plating applied to RF Drain conductors, improving noise-dissipation
- Level 5 Noise-Dissipation — Graphene layer added to the Carbon-Mesh Network, plus Direction-Controlled conductors, for further RF noise reduction
- Solid 10% Silver eARC conductor pair with Level 5 Noise-Dissipation for superior audio performance
- Certified Ultra High Speed by HDMI Licensing — full 48Gbps bandwidth for all HDMI 2.1 features
- Supports 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz / 10K@30Hz
Technical Specifications
| Ground reference | 10% Silver |
| A/V conductor | 10% Silver |
| eARC conductor | 10% Silver |
| Jacket | Black with blue stripes, nylon |
| Noise-dissipation | Graphene + Global Carbon + Direction-Controlled (Level 5) |
| Bandwidth | 48Gbps, Ultra High Speed HDMI Licensing certified |
| Resolution support | 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz / 10K@30Hz |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ThunderBird 48 compatible with my HDMI 2.1 devices?
Yes — as a Certified Ultra High Speed 48Gbps HDMI cable, ThunderBird 48 supports all HDMI 2.1 features, including 4K@120Hz, 8K@60Hz, and 10K@30Hz. Contact Vinyl Sound to confirm compatibility with your specific receiver, source, and display.
How does ThunderBird 48 compare to AudioQuest's higher HDMI tiers?
ThunderBird 48 uses 10% Silver conductors throughout. Higher tiers in AudioQuest's 48Gbps HDMI lineup upgrade to 100% Perfect-Surface Silver (PSS) A/V and eARC conductors, and add a 72v Dielectric-Bias System (DBS). Contact Vinyl Sound for a detailed comparison.
