Signal Projects Hydra Speaker Cable

Signature Series · Copper, Silver, Gold Hybrid Conductors

The Signal Projects Hydra Speaker Cable is a speaker cable from Signal Projects' Signature Series, featuring a hybrid construction with a blend of high-purity copper, silver, and gold. It uses the same large cross-sectional area design for both high and low frequencies, allowing it to accurately and completely transmit amplifier energy to the speakers with low capacitance and low inductance. The Hydra series is positioned in the mid-to-high end of the brand's product line, making it a crucial choice for many enthusiasts looking to enter the world of high-end Signal Projects products.

Suitable for mid-to-high-end to high-end systems.

Basic Product Information

• Type: Speaker Cable
• Brand: Signal Projects
• Series: Hydra (Signature Series)
• Connector Options: Banana or Spade
• Standard Length: 2 m (extendable, supports Single Wiring / Bi-Wiring)
• Positioning: Speaker cable for mid-to-high-end to high-end system upgrades

Core Technology and Material Application

• Copper, Silver, Gold Hybrid Conductors (Hybrid): Combines the advantages of high-purity copper, silver, and gold
  • Copper: Provides warmth and body
  • Silver: Enhances speed and resolution
  • Gold: Adds smoothness and musicality
• High-Purity Copper: 99.99997% (7N grade)
• Cross-Sectional Area: 3.32 mm² (low frequency) / 3.32 mm² (high frequency)
• Low Capacitance and Low Inductance Design: Maintains high-speed and pure signal transmission
• Purpose of Material Application: Through the perfect ratio of three precious metals and a large cross-sectional area structure, it achieves clear, open, and natural sound performance, while retaining ample musicality and dynamics.

Detailed Specifications

• Model: Hydra Speaker Cable
• Conductor Type: Hybrid / 7N Stranded
• Cross-Sectional Area: 3.32 mm² (low frequency) / 3.32 mm² (high frequency)
• Metals: Copper, Silver & Gold
• Purity: 99.99997% (Copper)
• Capacitance: 11.90 pF/ft
• Resistance: 1.15 mΩ/ft
• Inductance: 0.42 μH/ft
• Standard Length: 2 m (additional charge for every 0.5 m extension)
• Applicable Systems: Mid-to-high-end to high-end audio systems

Sound Performance and Characteristics

The Signal Projects Hydra Speaker Cable brings significant improvements to systems:

• Quiet background, rich detail and layering
• Open, clear, and vivid sound
• Wide soundstage, precise imaging
• Natural and full mid-range, with palpable vocals and instruments
• Beautiful, smooth, and non-fatiguing high-frequency extension
• Solid and powerful bass with good control
• High overall balance, excellent musicality
• Virtually no coloration, faithfully reproduces the original recording

Particularly suitable as a mid-to-high-end speaker cable upgrade to help equipment unleash its full potential.

Online Reviews

• Hi-Fi News (UK authoritative audio media): Generally positive review of the Hydra series, finding its sound "unusually lively and open," making music "really come alive."
• Audio media and users such as Soundrebels: Review the Hydra speaker cable as having good musicality and naturalness, providing ample detail and dynamics while maintaining a balanced and non-fatiguing sound.