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Benchmark Star-quad NL2 to Locking Banana Speaker Cable

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A close-up of Benchmark Star-quad NL2 to Locking Banana Speaker Cable with a blue Neutrik NL2 connector and a red locking banana plug alongside a black cable with a similar connector.
Benchmark Star-quad NL2 to Locking Banana Speaker Cable

Benchmark

Country of origin: USA

Benchmark Star-quad NL2 to Locking Banana Speaker Cable
SKU: 500-06210-202
$270.00

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Features star-quad conductor geometry to minimize electromagnetic interference and deliver clean, stable power to speakers. Uses high-purity oxygen-free copper with dual-layer shielding for low resistance and accurate transmission. Terminated with Neutrik NL2 connectors and locking banana plugs for secure connections.

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Length:3m
Termination:Banana to SpeakON
Colour:Black
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CABLES ARE SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Price is for one cable, Order 2 for a stereo pair.

BENCHMARK STUDIO&STAGE™ SPEAKER CABLE - NL2 (or NL4) TO LOCKING BANANA

Hand assembled in the USA with true silver solder

Benchmark Studio&Stage™ Speaker Cables combine the best cable, connectors, and construction techniques in order to offer performance that meets the demands of world-class studios, while providing the strength and reliability required for stage applications.

This Cable is Compatible with NL2 and NL4 Jacks

These 2-pole cables connect to the +1 and -1 pins in an NL2 or NL4 jack. The +1 pin connects to the red locking banana plug. The -1 pin connects to the black locking banana plug.

The plug used on this cable is a two conductor Neutrik NL2 SpeakON™ connector. It is compatible with the four-conductor NL4 jacks on the back of the AHB2 power amplifier. The NL4 jacks provide two additional contacts (+2 and -2) but these extra contacts are only needed for some bi-amp applications. Use this 2-pole cable for stereo and bridged mono applications.

Top-Quality Connectors

In our lab tests we have found that heavy-duty 40-amp SpeakON™ connectors consistently outperform spade lugs, pins, and banana plugs. The SpeakON™ connectors provide a reliable low-impedance connection that can withstand high-currents. Of the more traditional speaker connectors, we have found that locking banana plugs provide the next best connections. In contrast, spade lugs and pins often provide poor connections. Spring-type (non-locking) banana plugs almost always provide poor connections and should be avoided.

The Benchmark AHB2 power amplifier is so clean that poor speaker connections can easily create more distortion than the entire power amplifier. We have seen this many times in the lab. The effects of poor speaker connections can easily be measured when testing the AHB2 power amplifier. We have learned that we cannot accurately measure the AHB2 unless we use SpeakON™ connectors or high-quality locking banana connectors.

SpeakON™ connectors also provide convenience and safety. No speaker connector is easier to use, they cannot short out, and they cannot give you a shock.

Star-Quad Construction:

This top-quality Benchmark cable features Canare Star-Quad Speaker Cable. Four heavy-duty 14 AWG stranded conductors are combined into two pairs arranged in a star-quad configuration. The combined conductors are equivalent to 11 AWG, but the star-quad configuration reduces magnetic radiation and interference by about 20 dB, making this cable superior to 2-conductor cables.

Applications:

Use this cable for connecting an AHB2 power amplifier to a non-Benchmark speaker. Or use this cable to connect a non-Benchmark power amplifier to a Benchmark SMS1 speaker.

  • Use this cable for stereo or bridged-mono applications.
  • Use our 4-pole cables for bi-amp applications.
  • Use our 2-pole NL2 to NL2 cables when connecting a Benchmark AHB2 to Benchmark SMS1 speakers.

Specifications:

  • 11 AWG effective wire gauge (pair of 14 AWG conductors)
  • 4-wire Star-Quad Configuration
  • Polyethylene Dielectric for low capacitance and improved frequency response
  • DC Resistance < 2.6 Ohms / 1000 ft.
  • Capacitance: 45 pF / ft.
  • Diameter: 0.421 in.
  • Super flexible heavy-duty jacket
  • Heavy-Duty 40 Amp Locking Neutrik NL2FX Connectors on one end
  • Heavy Duty Locking Banana Plugs on one end
  • Hand assembled in USA

CABLES ARE SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Price is for one cable, Order 2 for a stereo pair.

DESIGNED, ASSEMBLED, AND TESTED IN THE USA

This Benchmark product was designed, assembled, and tested in the USA using USA and imported components. Most major components are made in USA.

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Benchmark Audio is a brand that has earned enormous respect amongst audiophiles, recording engineers, and music professionals by focusing on one thing above all else — absolute signal accuracy. Designed and manufactured in the USA, Benchmark products are engineered to reproduce music with exceptional transparency, ultra-low distortion, and remarkable control, allowing you to hear exactly what your source and recordings are capable of delivering.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Benchmark has historically been one of those brands that genuinely surprises customers during demonstrations. The presentation is incredibly clean and revealing, yet never sterile or harsh when partnered correctly. Products like the LA4 and HPA4 pre-amplifiers have become renowned for their ability to simply “get out of the way” of the music, while the compact AHB2 power amplifier continues to challenge much larger and heavier amplifier designs with its extraordinary clarity, speed, and control.

As Benchmark pricing has increased over the years, it has naturally moved further into the premium high-end category. However, what remains is a product range built around genuine engineering substance rather than luxury marketing. For listeners seeking reference-level performance and long-term satisfaction, Benchmark remains one of the most technically accomplished brands available today.

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Benchmark products are designed with a distinctly professional approach to engineering, prioritising precision, low-noise operation, and measurable performance. Their compact chassis designs are purposeful and understated, with internal layouts focused on signal integrity and highly efficient circuit implementation.

Sonically, Benchmark products are exceptionally neutral and transparent. The sound is fast, controlled, and highly resolving, with remarkably low background noise and superb dynamic precision. Unlike some amplifiers or DACs that add warmth or coloration, Benchmark aims to preserve the integrity of the original recording, making source quality and system matching especially important.

The AHB2 power amplifier in particular has become highly respected for its ability to drive difficult loudspeaker loads while remaining composed, detailed, and remarkably effortless at both low and high listening levels. Combined with the HPA4 or LA4 pre-amplifiers and DAC3 series DACs, Benchmark creates a system capable of extraordinary realism and insight into recordings.

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The Benchmark Audio range includes DACs, headphone amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, stereo and mono power amplifiers, and reference-level digital playback solutions. Products including the DAC3 series, HPA4, LA4, and AHB2 have become globally recognised for combining studio-grade engineering with genuine high-end musical performance.

Many Benchmark products feature fully balanced circuitry, advanced volume control technologies, ultra-low distortion amplification, and flexible analogue and digital connectivity. Their modular, compact form factor also allows customers to build highly capable systems without excessive space requirements.

For listeners seeking uncompromising accuracy, exceptional engineering, and truly reference-quality audio performance, Benchmark Audio remains one of the standout brands in modern high-end Hi-Fi.

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