Audioquest Vodka 48 HDMI Cable

High Performance HDMI Cable with 10% Silver-Plated Copper conductors

AudioQuest Vodka 48 HDMI Cable features 10% Silver-Plated Copper conductors that have been direction-controlled for the most efficient dissipation of radio-frequency noise. A high-loss carbon layer sandwiched between layers of metal around the four FRL + eARC pairs further enhances noise-dissipation.

While 8K and other compelling video/gaming features make the HDMI headlines, AudioQuest's 48 and eARC-Priority Series HDMI cables are the company's best-sounding HDMI cables yet.

The greater precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances required to deliver HDMI cables that transfer up to 48Gbps bandwidth mean all of AudioQuest's tried-and-true ingredients and techniques matter every bit as much as ever before.

"Superior Performance Without Compromise"

"Whether you are a seasoned audiophile or a dynamic gaming enthusiast, the Vodka 48 is tailored for those who demand superior performance without compromise," notes theaudiotailor.com.au, March 15, 2025. "Its automatic backward compatibility with existing 4K displays, coupled with support for modern 8K/60 and 4K/120 refresh rates, makes this cable a versatile solution for current and future AV needs."

"The engineering, materials, and craftsmanship that go into these cables are truly remarkable, aligning with the product descriptions," reports Vodka 48 user 9778559, avsforum.com, April 18, 2025.

48Gbps Bandwidth

AudioQuest "48" HDMI cables can transfer up to professional 10K Ultra-HD video. The 48Gbps bandwidth is made possible by 4 balanced audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps each.

8K/10K Video Compatible

AudioQuest 48Gbps HDMI cables have the bandwidth required for video with resolutions up to 10K and resolutions/refresh rates up to 8K/60 and 4K/120. All AudioQuest HDMI cables are completely backwards compatible with existing 4K displays.

10% Silver-Plated Copper Conductors (HDMI)

In AudioQuest HDMI cables, increasingly thick layers of silver plating are applied to AudioQuest's Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors to improve Noise-Dissipation. Placing the superior metal on the outside of the conductor produces the greatest benefit on overall performance—a superbly cost-effective way to maximize a digital cable. Vodka 48 uses 10% Silver-Plated Copper for its conductors.

Level 3 Noise Dissipation: Carbon + Metal + Directionality

Traditional "100% shielding" is not enough to guard against the increasingly prevalent effects of Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite radiation. In AudioQuest HDMI cables, all 19 conductors are Direction-Controlled to minimize the RF Noise that damages performance by "directing" or draining it away from the most vulnerable circuits. Level 3 Noise Dissipation adds a high-loss carbon layer sandwiched between layers of metal around the 4 FRL + eARC pairs to further enhance noise-dissipation. Additional Noise-Dissipation techniques (Levels 4 and up) are applied as budget permits to further reduce noise.

eARC: 10% Silver + Level-3 Noise Dissipation

Because sound matters, the eARC conductors in AudioQuest's 48-Series HDMI cables receive equal love and affection, featuring the same superior metals, Direction-Controlled Conductors, and Noise-Dissipation technologies as the main AV data pairs. In AudioQuest eARC-Priority cables, the main A/V data pairs have Cinnamon-level performance (Forest 48's solid 0.5% Silver + Carbon & Vodka 48's Level-3 Noise-Dissipation), while the eARC data pair and Ground-Reference drain use all the same advanced design ingredients as their "48" counterparts.

HDMI's Audio Return Channel (ARC) sends audio from a TV to a soundbar or AV receiver for greater simplicity and flexibility in system setup. Hardware's previous ARC capabilities max out at lossy (compressed) 5.1-channel surround sound.

Today's HDMI 2.1 hardware supports enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), which increases the digital bandwidth dramatically to support uncompressed and lossless high-resolution multichannel audio, including Dolby TrueHD and Atmos, and DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS: X.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

AudioQuest HDMI cables are precisely manufactured to ensure a high level of reliability and are backed by a non-transferable, limited lifetime warranty. Proof of original purchase is required. Other restrictions apply.

Product Features

Premium HDMI Cable
Superior Audio and Video Performance
48Gbps Bandwidth
8K/10K Video Compatible
10% Silver-Plated Copper Conductors (HDMI)
Level 3 Noise Dissipation: Carbon + Metal + Directionality
eARC: 10% Silver + Level-3 Noise Dissipation
Manufacturer's Limited Lifetime Warranty

"Whether you are a seasoned audiophile or a dynamic gaming enthusiast, the Vodka 48 is tailored for those who demand superior performance without compromise. Its automatic backward compatibility with existing 4K displays, coupled with support for modern 8K/60 and 4K/120 refresh rates, makes this cable a versatile solution for current and future AV needs."

- theaudiotailor.com.au, March 15, 2025

"After trying several models, including Pearl, Cinnamon, Carbon, and Vodka, I found that AudioQuest cables outperformed others, becoming my go-to choice."

"The engineering, materials, and craftsmanship that go into these cables are truly remarkable, aligning with the product descriptions."

- 9778559, avsforum.com, February 10, 2025 and April 18, 2025

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