{"product_id":"audioquest-boxer-subwoofer-cable-2-0-meter-rca","title":"AudioQuest Boxer Subwoofer Cable - 2.0 Meter - RCA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Subwoofer Cable, and Why Use One Designed for the Job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA subwoofer cable is an RCA interconnect — a single conductor with a shield around it and an RCA plug at each end. What makes a “subwoofer cable” different is what it has to put up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signal it carries is the LFE channel — Low Frequency Effects, the dedicated low-frequency mono signal a home theater receiver, processor, or 2-channel preamp sends to a powered subwoofer. The run is usually long, and the path often passes close to AC and to the subwoofer’s own switch-mode power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cable engineered for that job uses heavier shielding and rugged connectors. Mechanically, the Boxer can also be used as a regular RCA interconnect anywhere else in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does This Cable Belong in the AudioQuest Subwoofer Line?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boxer sits in the upper tier of AudioQuest’s dog-named subwoofer cable family — the line goes Black Lab, Greyhound, Irish Red, Boxer, Husky. The Boxer is the first cable in the family to add the Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation System and the patented 72V Dielectric-Bias System on top of solid Perfect-Surface Copper conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Different About This One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boxer uses solid Perfect-Surface Copper conductors. Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC) is high-purity copper drawn through a process that leaves the surface unusually smooth, which helps with corrosion resistance over the cable’s lifetime. Solid-core construction means a single piece of copper rather than many small strands — eliminating strand-to-strand interaction in the conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dielectric — the insulation surrounding the copper — is a polyethylene air-tube. The conductor sits suspended inside a tube of polyethylene, with air around most of its length. Air is the lowest-loss dielectric available short of vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shield is the Carbon-Based Noise-Dissipation System (NDS) — a carbon-loaded layer that absorbs radio-frequency noise picked up by the cable instead of letting that noise drain back into the audio circuit’s ground. It’s a meaningful step beyond the simple shields used lower in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RCA terminations are silver-plated and cold-welded. Cold-welding bonds the conductor to the connector under high pressure rather than soldering — no flux residue, no eutectic alloy in the signal path, and a mechanically stable joint that doesn’t relax over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Low founded AudioQuest in 1980, and his “Do No Harm” philosophy still drives the line — the cable’s first job is to get out of the music’s way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDBS Explained — The 72V Dielectric-Bias System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boxer carries AudioQuest’s patented Dielectric-Bias System (DBS) — a small battery pack on the cable that applies a constant 72-volt electrostatic field to the dielectric (the insulation around the conductors). The idea is to polarize the dielectric so it doesn’t absorb and re-release small amounts of energy back into the signal as the audio current changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDBS is patented (US Patent #7,224,108). The battery pack has a test button with an LED on it, so you can confirm the battery is alive at any time — just press the button and look for the light. Battery life is rated for multiple years of normal service. AudioQuest specifies the exact battery life on the Boxer’s manufacturer page; verify the current rating there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Does This Cable Belong in Your System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boxer is matched to upper home theater systems and serious 2.1 setups, where the chain around the subwoofer cable justifies AudioQuest’s signature technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e upper home theater systems, AVR or processor LFE-out feeding a high-quality powered subwoofer, 2-channel preamp sub-out feeding a 2.1 subwoofer in a system with high-end electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal:\u003c\/strong\u003e entry or basic mid-tier systems where the rest of the chain doesn’t yet justify the step up — those systems are better matched by Greyhound or Irish Red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your subwoofer has two RCA inputs labeled L and R, you want the \u003ca href=\"[LINK%20TO%20BOXER%20Y-CABLE%20PAGE]\"\u003eBoxer Y-cable version\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Sub or Dual Subs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost home theater subwoofers have a single RCA input labeled “LFE.” A standard single-end subwoofer cable like this one connects directly. Some subs — particularly REL models and certain 2-channel-music-focused designs — have stereo L\/R RCA inputs that internally sum to mono. For those, the Y-cable version is the natural choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle-End or Y-Cable — Which One Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer comes down to what’s on the back of your subwoofer. Most home theater subs have a single RCA input labeled “LFE” — single-end is what you want. Some subs (REL and certain 2-channel-music subwoofers) have stereo L\/R RCA inputs that internally sum to mono — for those, the Y-cable version is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/em\u003e AudioQuest cables purchased from an authorized U.S. dealer carry a non-transferable, original-owner limited lifetime warranty. Audio Advisor is an authorized AudioQuest dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep up the line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"[LINK%20TO%20HUSKY%20PAGE]\"\u003eAudioQuest Husky\u003c\/a\u003e — PSC+ conductors at the top of the dog-named line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep down the line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"[LINK%20TO%20IRISH%20RED%20PAGE]\"\u003eAudioQuest Irish Red\u003c\/a\u003e — PSC without DBS or Carbon-Based NDS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"[LINK%20TO%20BOXER%20Y-CABLE%20PAGE]\"\u003eBoxer Y-cable version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered subwoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/subwoofers\"\u003esubwoofer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAV receivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/av-receivers\"\u003eAV receivers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther AudioQuest cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/audioquest\"\u003eAudioQuest interconnects, speaker cables, and power cables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Surface-smooth high-purity copper, solid-core construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyethylene air-tube dielectric\u003c\/strong\u003e — Conductor suspended in air, lowest-loss dielectric short of vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-Based Noise-Dissipation System\u003c\/strong\u003e — Absorbs RF noise instead of letting it return to the audio circuit’s ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72V Dielectric-Bias System (DBS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Patented (US Patent #7,224,108). On-cable battery pack with test button and LED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-plated cold-welded RCA terminations\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cold-welding eliminates flux and solder from the signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e — Single central conductor inside a continuous shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection-controlled conductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Arrow on jacket marks preferred orientation (source → subwoofer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple lengths stocked at Audio Advisor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Non-transferable, original-owner, authorized U.S. dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick-Reference Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92em; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\"\u003eConductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid Perfect-Surface Copper (PSC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCoaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePolyethylene Air-Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNoise Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCarbon-Based NDS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric-Bias System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e72V DBS with test button (US Patent #7,224,108)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRCA — cold-welded, silver-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle-end RCA-to-RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDirection Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAvailable Lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 12 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLimited lifetime, original owner, authorized U.S. dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq gsbp-ab3b28d\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a subwoofer cable actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarries the LFE channel from receiver\/processor\/preamp to powered subwoofer. Engineered for long runs in noisy AV environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a regular RCA interconnect instead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-built regular RCA will work mechanically. The Boxer adds Carbon-Based shielding, 72V DBS, silver-plated cold-welded RCAs, and long lengths specifically for subwoofer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the actual cable route, not straight-line distance. Add slack. When in doubt, go one length up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if my sub has two RCA inputs (L and R)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want the Y-cable version of the Boxer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the DBS battery last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple years of normal service. Press the test button on the battery pack — if the LED lights, the battery is alive. The pack is replaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to the Irish Red below it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame PSC conductor and silver-plated cold-welded RCAs. The Boxer adds Carbon-Based NDS and 72V DBS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-transferable, original-owner limited lifetime warranty. 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