{"product_id":"kimber-kable-hero-interconnect-cable-xlr-to-xlr","title":"Kimber Kable Hero Interconnect Cable - XLR to XLR","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHero Is Kimber's Four-Wire Braid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKimber Kable's Hero is the interconnect Kimber built around four conductors instead of three. It sits in Kimber's Ascent Series and has been a reviewer favorite for many years. Like every Kimber cable, it is braided and terminated by hand in Ogden, Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour 19 AWG Copper Conductors in a Quadratic Braid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach conductor is 19 AWG VariStrand copper, a bundle of strands in more than one gauge. The four are woven in what Kimber calls a quadratic braid. Kimber says the braid gives wide bandwidth and noise reduction without the use of shielding. Kimber adds that the geometry suits a balanced XLR system, with extra immunity to noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVirgin FEP Insulation and Hand-Soldered Ends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eKimber insulates each conductor with virgin FEP, a fluorocarbon it applies in single and dual layers. For the balanced cable Kimber publishes 33.1 pF of capacitance and 1.13 µH of inductance per meter. Resistance is 0.081 ohms per meter. The plugs are soldered on by hand under nitrogen, which keeps the joint clean as it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe XLR Plug at the End\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHero ends in an XLR plug. Kimber terminates its balanced interconnects with a studio-grade Switchcraft XLR with silver-plated contact pins, and it solders the plug on by hand under nitrogen in Ogden, Utah. The plug latches into the jack and will not pull loose by accident. The silver plating keeps the contact clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e staff, in the 2017 Editors' Choice list published April 6, 2017, wrote that \"Hero's bass lives up to its name, prodigious in amplitude and definition.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJason Kennedy, reviewing for \u003cem\u003ehi-fi+\u003c\/em\u003e on January 17, 2018, found that \"as soon as you drop it into the system the timing comes into focus.\" \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e’s 2026 Recommended Components calls Hero the \"strong, silent type\" among cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Interconnect Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want more than a three-wire cable gives\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kimber designed Hero's four-wire braid for wide bandwidth, so the whole range gets through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour sources sit near power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e — the quadratic braid cancels induced noise along its length, so the shelf stays out of the music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou value bass weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e singled out Hero's low end for its size and definition, so kick drums land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a plug that locks\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Switchcraft XLR latches into the jack and its silver-plated pins resist tarnish, so the connection stays put\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour components have only RCA jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Hero XLR is balanced at both ends and will not fit an RCA jack. Choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/kimber-kable-hero-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-ultraplate-black-rca-to-rca-pair\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eKimber Hero RCA\u003c\/a\u003e instead, or call us and we will match the connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun the Hero from a balanced XLR output on your DAC, streamer, CD player or phono stage to a balanced XLR input on your preamp or amplifier. Keep left to left and right to right. Line up the pins and push until the latch clicks. Press the latch tab to release the plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThen listen. Other and longer lengths available. Call for prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn interconnect is one link in the chain. It usually joins these categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the usual input end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — DAC output to amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/phono-preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — phono stage to line input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the last link to the speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat XLR connector does Kimber use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA studio-grade Switchcraft XLR with silver-plated contact pins. Kimber names it on its balanced Tonik, PBJ, Silver Streak, Hero HB and Hero AG. Kimber solders it on by hand under nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does VariStrand mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach conductor is made of strands in more than one gauge. Kimber uses this stranding in every interconnect it makes and says the mix of gauges spreads the signal across the bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs Hero shielded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThere is no separate shield. Kimber says the four-wire quadratic braid provides the noise reduction, which is why the cable has no outer jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy four conductors instead of three?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHero has four 19 AWG conductors where Kimber's three-wire cables have three. Kimber says the four-wire quadratic braid provides wide bandwidth and noise reduction without shielding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs there a step up from the Hero?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/kimber-kable-carbon-ci8-interconnect-cable-1-0-meter-xlr-to-xlr-pair\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eKimber Carbon Ci8 XLR\u003c\/a\u003e is the next rung. It moves to eight conductors in a counter-opposed helix and adds Kimber's carbon polymer layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAudio Advisor looks at the balanced Hero and how Kimber terminates it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mm7bNwYYE3w\" title=\"Kimber Kable Hero Interconnect with XLR'S – Audio Advisor\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe same Hero braid on the bench, with a close look at the weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p9tconXVYVI\" title=\"Kimber Kable Hero Interconnect with WBT 0144's – Audio Advisor\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about interconnects, braided cables, or RCA versus XLR? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kimber Kable","offers":[{"title":"0.5 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":47238464995501,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-0.5-PR-XLXL","price":231.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5 Meter \/ Pair \/ Demo","offer_id":47249346330797,"sku":"DEMO-KKHEBAL-0.5-PR-XLXL","price":179.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5 Meter \/ Single \/ New","offer_id":45983028904109,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-0.5-SIN-XLXL","price":115.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45983436505261,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-0.75XLXL-PR","price":263.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45981200744621,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-1-PR-XLXL","price":296.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ Demo","offer_id":45981200777389,"sku":"DEMO-KKHEBAL-1-PR-XLXL","price":237.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0 Meter \/ Single \/ New","offer_id":45982193320109,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-1-SIN-XLXL","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45981599269037,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-1.5-PR-XLXL","price":361.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 Meter \/ Single \/ New","offer_id":45980625666221,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-1.5-SIN-XLXL","price":180.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 Meter \/ Single \/ Demo","offer_id":47625047507117,"sku":"DEMO-KKHEBAL-1.5-SIN-XLXL","price":149.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45983021039789,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-2-PR-XLXL","price":426.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 Meter \/ Single \/ New","offer_id":45983027789997,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-2-SIN-XLXL","price":213.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45981207330989,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-2.5-PR-XLXL","price":491.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45981709729965,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-3-PR-XLXL","price":556.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.0 Meter \/ Single \/ New","offer_id":45981496180909,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-3-SIN-XLXL","price":278.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45982023975085,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-4-PR-XLXL","price":686.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.0 Meter \/ Single \/ New","offer_id":45983483396269,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-4-SIN-XLXL","price":343.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.0 Meter \/ Pair \/ New","offer_id":45980599222445,"sku":"NEW-KKHEBAL-5-PR-XLXL","price":816.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/KKHEBAL_XLXL_01_2024__38975.1726163866.1280.1280_603050a5-cc4c-4d3e-ade1-f852e1b0dfaa.jpg?v=1778130613","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/kimber-kable-hero-interconnect-cable-xlr-to-xlr","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}