Audioquest Blueberry 18
High-performance HDMI cable
- LGC copper conductor (higher fidelity).
- It supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
- 18 Gbps bandwidth.
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El AudioQuest Blueberry 18 is a HDMI cable high-speed designed to transmit video 4K / 60Hz y 8K / 30Hz without loss of quality. Incorporates solid conductors of long grain copper (LGC) and a Level 1 noise dissipation system that reduces interference throughout the signal chain. Compatible with dynamic HDR formats such as HDR10 + y Dolby VisionAnd with EARC for transmitting uncompressed multichannel audio from your TV. It's designed for demanding home installations where picture and sound quality are paramount, and it's certified. CL3/FT4 for recessed wall mounting.
Drivers long grain copper (LGC)
The cable uses solid conductors of long grain copper (LGC)This material boasts a higher purity than conventional copper. Its crystalline structure contains fewer impurities and grain boundaries, reducing digital signal distortion.In practice, this means that video and audio data travel with fewer transmission errors. When you play back a scene with fast transitions or subtle color gradients, the cable maintains the integrity of each bit, preventing visual artifacts or flickering.
Why does this matter in a digital cable? Although HDMI transmits data in the form of zeros and ones, the physical medium influences the bit error rate (BER). A cable with low-quality conductors can force your TV or projector's chipset to work harder to correct errors, introducing latency or even causing signal loss over long distances.
AudioQuest uses this type of conductor in both the A/V pairs and the eARC channelensuring that the multichannel audio from your TV to the amplifier arrives without degradation.
The result: crisp images and uncompressed audio, especially noticeable in formats like Dolby Atmos o DTS: X transmitted via eARC.
Outstanding Features Audioquest Blueberry 18
More realistic images with greater dynamic range in movies and video games.
It transmits lossless signal for clearer, more detailed sound and video.
Enjoy uncompressed Dolby Atmos and DTS:X from your TV to your AV receiver.
Minimizes interference for a cleaner image and purer sound.
Compatible with 4K/60Hz and 8K/30Hz resolutions for a smooth visual experience.
Dissipation noise level 1
This cable incorporates a system of level 1 noise dissipation with directional control in its 19 driversAudioQuest's NDS (Noise-Dissipation System) technology acts as a drain that removes radio frequency noise from the signal path.Electrical noise comes from sources such as Wi-Fi routers, USB chargers, or even your devices' own power supply. When this noise is picked up by the HDMI cable, it can generate interference that the image processor interprets as errors, forcing it to interpolate lost data.
Directionality control optimizes how each conductor handles noise, directing it to ground instead of letting it travel between devices. This is especially useful in installations with multiple connected devices (console, Blu-ray player, soundbar), where the ground loop can amplify this interference.
In practice, you'll notice a more stable image in dark, low-contrast scenes, where noise often manifests as 'snow' or subtle pixelation. Audio also benefits: cleaner dialogue and ambient effects without that background 'hum' that sometimes appears in complex setups.
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Formats Dynamic HDR: HDR10+ and Dolby Vision
The cable supports HDR10 + y Dolby VisionThese are the two main dynamic HDR formats on the market. Unlike static HDR10 (which applies a single brightness curve to the entire film), these formats adjust the tone mapping scene by scene, and even frame by frame in the case of Dolby Vision.This allows an explosion in broad daylight and a conversation in a dark cave, within the same film, to be displayed with the optimal dynamic range for each situation. Your television receives specific metadata that tells it how to interpret each image, respecting the director's creative intent.
To take advantage of these formats, you need three elements:
- A compatible source (UHD player, PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X console, or streaming service such as Netflix or Disney+)
- A TV or projector with HDR10+ or Dolby Vision support
- A cable with sufficient bandwidth, like this BlueBerry 18 from 18 Gbps
If your TV meets these requirements, you'll see details in shadows that were previously squashed into pure black, and highlights that don't overexpose the light areas. The improvement is especially noticeable in cinematic content with complex natural lighting.
EARC and uncompressed multichannel audio
El eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) It allows audio to flow from your TV to an amplifier, soundbar, or processor without the need for an additional optical cable. This is key if you use streaming apps built into your TV (Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video) and want to listen to the audio on your external device.The difference between conventional ARC and eARC is bandwidth: while ARC is limited to 1 Mbps (sufficient for compressed Dolby Digital 5.1), eARC supports up to 37 Mbpswhich allows the transmission of uncompressed formats such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos y DTS: X.
In practice, this means that if you play a UHD Blu-ray movie directly from the TV app, the Atmos audio will reach your amplifier in its full resolution, without the frequency cutoff or channel loss that compressed audio suffers.
The BlueBerry 18 cable dedicates a pair of LGC conductors specifically to the eARC channel, ensuring that this return path maintains the same quality as the video channels. No complex configuration is needed: simply connect, activate eARC in your TV and amplifier menus, and the HDMI-CEC protocol handles the rest automatically.
Certification CL3/FT4 for recessed installations
The cable is certified CL3/FT4This safety standard allows for installation within walls, ceilings, or ducts without the need for additional conduit. This certification guarantees that the outer casing meets fire resistance requirements and produces low emissions of toxic fumes in the event of a fire.If you're planning a clean installation with a ceiling-mounted projector and rack-mounted sources, this cable can legally and safely run through the building structure. Not all HDMI cables meet this standard; many consumer models are only approved for surface mounting.
The cover of High-flexibility PVC It facilitates passage around curves and corners without stressing the internal conductors. The black and blue design helps quickly identify the cable in installations with multiple connections.
It is available in lengths of 0,6 m, 1 m, 1,5 m, 2 m, 3 m y 5 mcovering everything from short connections between devices within the same cabinet to longer runs to wall-mounted displays or projectors. For distances greater than 5 meters with resolutions 4K / 60Hz o 8K / 30HzIt is advisable to consider active or fiber optic solutions.
Technical Specifications Audioquest Blueberry 18
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