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Van den Hul CS-122 Hybrid finished speaker cable
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Van den Hul CS-122 Hybrid finished speaker cable

speaker · 2.96 mm² · finished pair · speakers ≥ 2 Ω, ≤ 561 W · entry

32,890 RUBper pairpre-order
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prices and stock as of 2026-11-05

Audiomania expert verdict

Van den Hul CS-122 Hybrid is a finished stereo pair of silver-plated MC copper, 2 × 2.96 mm², in a flat figure-8 with a carbon layer and HULLIFLEX 3 jacket. An Audiomania specialist recommends it with a Rotel A11 Tribute + KEF Q550 for detailed, transparent sound with precise bass. AI draft, under review

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Will it suit your amplifier or room, what else to buy, what to compare with.

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In brief

Best if you are looking for:

  • a finished, terminated stereo pair — plug in and listen, no stripping AI draft, under review
  • systems like Rotel A11 Tribute + KEF Q550: a specialist — “a great fit, the sound will be detailed and transparent with precise bass” AI draft, under review
  • flat figure-8 with a spacer — easy routing under skirting and carpet, low 32 pF/m capacitance AI draft, under review
  • systems near power cables and transformers — the carbon layer shields against external magnetic fields AI draft, under review
  • 4–8 Ω speakers up to 5 m (by rule up to 17 m at 4 Ω) AI draft, under review

Keep in mind:

  • sold as a pair — one box serves both speakers (a frequent question) AI draft, under review
  • this is not the bi-wire version: speakers with two terminal pairs need jumpers AI draft, under review
  • the fitted connector type is not stated on the page — confirm (banana / spade) against your amplifier and speaker terminals AI draft, under review
  • status “pre-order”; check available lengths — there is a length selector, the 2 m version is confirmed AI draft, under review
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Product DNA

L068%

A structured sound passport: every value carries a source and a confidence.

Speaker fit
from 2 Ω, up to 561 W; at ≤ 5 m per channelcalculated0.5
Use scenarios
not enough data to calculate
Optimal room area
not enough data to calculate
Tier
entrycalculated0.75
What else you need
calculated1
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Sound profile

The profile appears after an Audiomania expert audition.

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Sound character

No audition or professional review yet — below are only facts from the specs and calculations.

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Use scenarios

Suits:

  • a finished pair for mid-class hi-fi systems (Rotel, KEF Q) AI draft, under review
  • flat routing under skirting and carpet AI draft, under review
  • proximity to power cables — carbon shielding layer AI draft, under review

Less suited to:

  • bi-wiring without jumpers — this is the non-bi-wire version AI draft, under review
  • custom lengths yourself — take bulk cable and VdH DIY Banana AI draft, under review
  • budget systems — Volna SP2.5 Banana is much cheaper AI draft, under review
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Technologies and construction

  • Silver-plated MC copper, 2 × 147 strands

    What it is: Oxygen-free copper with an ordered crystal structure, silver-plated; 147 × Ø 0.16 mm strands per conductor, AWG 12.5 (2.96 mm²).

    Practical benefit: “Silver-plated MC copper conductor for wideband signal transfer”; low 0.58 Ω/100 m.

  • Linear Structured Carbon layer

    What it is: An additional inner layer of linear structured carbon.

    Practical benefit: “shields the audio signal from external magnetic fields”.

  • HULLIFLEX 3 jacket

    What it is: Halogen-free synthetic HULLIFLEX 3 jacket.

    Practical benefit: “chemically neutral and mechanically tough” — does not age or crack when routed.

  • Flat figure-8 with spacer

    What it is: Two conductors of different cross-section (round and square) in a flat pair with a longitudinal spacer.

    Practical benefit: Polarity is identifiable by touch, capacitance reduced to 32 pF/m; easy to lay under skirting.

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Which speakers it suits

Speaker fit
from 2 Ω, up to 561 W; at ≤ 5 m per channelcalculated0.5
  • DALI Opticon 2 MK2 bookshelf speakersfits

    118,990 RUB · in stock

    Why

    For 3 m per speaker at 2.4 Ω, 0.86 mm² is enough; the Audiomania standard is 2.5 mm².

  • ELAC Debut B6.3 bookshelf speakersfits

    44,900 RUB · in stock

    Why

    For 3 m per speaker at 3.6 Ω, 0.57 mm² is enough; the Audiomania standard is 2.5 mm².

  • KEF Q150 bookshelf speakersfits

    29,000 RUB · in stock

    Why

    For 3 m per speaker at 4.8 Ω, 0.43 mm² is enough; the Audiomania standard is 2.5 mm². KEF Q150 has screw terminals: both bananas and bare wire fit.

  • KEF Q750 floorstanding speakersfits

    99,000 RUB · in stock

    Why

    For 3 m per speaker at 4.8 Ω, 0.43 mm² is enough; the Audiomania standard is 2.5 mm². KEF Q750 has screw terminals: both bananas and bare wire fit.

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Comparison with similar models

  • How it differs from Inakustik Premium LS bulk speaker cable

    Van den Hul CS-122 Hybrid and Inakustik Premium LS are the same tier; they differ in character and in the figures below.

    Full comparison →
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Specifications

Main

Cable type
Speakerscalculated
Sold as
finished pair
Lengths
2Audiomania specialist
Gauge
2.96 mm²
Geometry
«восьмёрка» (figure-8): два проводника в плоской паре с продольным разделителем; полярность по форме сечения (круглый / квадратный)
Dielectric
HULLIFLEX 3 (безгалогенная синтетическая оболочка)
Resistance per 100 m
0.58 Ω/100 m
Capacitance per metre
32 pF/m

Construction

Conductors
count: 2; strands: 147; strand mm: 0.16; material: посеребрённая MC-медь (OFC с упорядоченной кристаллической решёткой, покрытие серебром)
Shield
линейно-структурированный карбон (LSC) — внутренний слой, защита от внешних магнитных полей

Box contents

In the box
два кабеля (L и R) с установленными разъёмамиAudiomania specialist
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Documents

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FAQ

›How does it pair with a Rotel A11 Tribute and KEF Q550?
“This cable is a great fit; the sound will be detailed and transparent with precise bass” (Audiomania specialist, 2026-09-14).
›The box holds two cables — for one speaker or two?
“Finished speaker cables are sold in pairs, i.e. for 2 speakers” (specialist, 2024-01-10): one box serves a stereo pair.
›Which lengths are available? Is there a 2 m version?
A 2 m version exists (in July 2023 a specialist quoted delivery for “late September”); the cable is currently on pre-order — check available lengths and timing with a consultant.
›Taking 4 m of bulk — which bananas do you recommend?
“Consider the convenient Van den Hul DIY Banana speaker connectors” (specialist, 2023-07-30).
›Does it support bi-wiring?
No — the page states “Bi-Wire: No”. For speakers with two terminal pairs use jumpers (the page points to the speaker jumpers section) or look for the Bi-Wire version.
›Which speakers and lengths does it suit?
By rule §4.9.15 at 2.96 mm²: speakers with minimum impedance from 4 Ω, amplifiers up to ≈ 180 W, 5 m per channel as the standard (≤ 5 % loss allows up to 17 m at 4 Ω).
›Which connectors are fitted?
The page only says “finished lead with connectors” — the type is not stated; confirm with a consultant before buying. Polarity is identified by conductor shape (round / square). AI draft, under review
›Can it be returned or exchanged?
Yes: cable products can be exchanged or returned within 15 days if the product and packaging are intact and unused. Before buying you can borrow cables for a test against a deposit — free.
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Customer reviews

  • Андрей, Москва · 2025-10-03verified purchase

    Профессионализм высшей марки. Человечное отношение. Павлу Федотову - Респект и Уважение.

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Audiomania expert opinion

CS-122 Hybrid — «доступный» кабель в линейке Van den Hul, но с фирменными решениями старших моделей: посеребрённая медь с упорядоченной кристаллической решёткой, карбоновый экранирующий слой и безгалогенная оболочка HULLIFLEX 3. Низкие 0,58 Ом/100 м и 32 пФ/м — электрически он незаметен для любого усилителя при домашних длинах. AI draft, under review[5]

Для системы уровня Rotel A11 Tribute с KEF Q550 наш специалист назвал его «отличным» выбором с «детальным и прозрачным» звучанием; это единичная оценка, поэтому в карточке характер кабеля не фиксируется. Важно: покупается парой, bi-wire версии здесь нет. AI draft, under review[4]