Montaudio - Waiheke S-Ultra - Speaker Cable

The picturesque shores of Waiheke Island off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island, renowned for its enclave of fine vineyards and exquisite olive oils, serve as the perfect sanctuary for which listeners are transported to by the splendid Waiheke S-Ultra Speaker Cable.

Crafted with meticulous attention, the Waiheke S-Ultra is a symphony of innovation, showcasing a unique blend of Silver-Copper alloy conductor - a synthesis of pristine Monocrystalline Copper, Silver-Plated and Non-Plated High Purity Copper. Each conductor is cryogenically treated at the in-house cutting-edge facility and encased in select Cross-Linked Polyethylene XLPE dielectric. Furthermore, the signal is supported and reinforced by premium Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), air-tubes, and natural cotton for optimal vibration control and signal integrity. The Waiheke S-Ultra unfurls sonic landscapes with finesse, its harmonious resonance echoing the spirit of the island, rendering every note with unparalleled clarity.

Innovation continues in the Waiheke S-Ultra with the introduction of the nano Quell Technology (nQT), a pioneering ingenious masterpiece. This highly sophisticated, multi-layered composite, treated with coatings of advanced nano-sized materials positioned beneath the solid Natural Walnut Wood ring, provides exceptional vibration control, resulting in clean and refined clarity. The combination of the solid Natural Walnut Wood ring and premium hand-polished stainless-steel rings ensures both durability and aesthetic appeal. This pioneering design showcases the commitment to push the boundaries of engineering and craftsmanship in premium audio technology and the relentless pursuit of a pure and elegant sound experience.

The commitment to excellence of the Waiheke S-Ultra extends to its meticulously designed factory-terminated connectors, with an array of BFA Banana and Spades connectors on either end to choose from. Each connector, cast from a single block of pure Red Copper, is adorned with Nickel-free Rhodium plating with Silver and Gold undercoat, and boasts an exterior crafted from Chromium-plated Brass and cocooned in the signature Solid Walnut Wood housing.

Breaking free from convention, a proprietary cold-welding process is used to bind the conductor to the connector, bypassing the need for the traditional soldering process and sidestepping its drawback of heat-induced crystalline deformations, delivering the auditory purity you deserve.

Elevate your auditory encounters with the Waiheke S-Ultra Speaker Cable. Transcend boundaries and allow your senses to journey through pristine soundscapes.

Elevate, Embrace, Enchant – immerse yourself in the Waiheke S-Ultra experience.

Specifications

• Cable Type: Waiheke S-Ultra Speaker Cable
  
• Metal: Silver-Copper Alloy + Monocrystal Copper + Silver-Plated & Non-Plated High Purity Copper
  
• Metal Diameter: 10AWG
  
• Dielectric: Cross-linked Polyethylene XLPE on Main Conductors + PTFE Dielectric on each bundle
  
• Connectors: Pure Red Copper + Silver & Gold Undercoat, Rhodium-Plated Conductor
  
• Connector Housing: Solid Natural Walnut Wood + Chromium-Plated Brass
• Jacket: Black / Gold Braided
• Outer Diameter: 20 mm
• Lengths: 3.0M or Custom Length

Montaudio was founded in Auckland, New Zealand in late 2013 by a group of like-minded audiophiles who shared a single conviction: that the cables, racks, and accessories supporting a high-end audio system matter as much as the components themselves — and that nothing on the market was good enough. Rather than accept that compromise, they set out to build their own. What emerged was a brand defined by an ethos as much as a product range: Pure, Natural, Simple, Elegance. That philosophy is embedded in every decision Montaudio makes, from the materials selected to the names given to each product — every one of which is drawn from New Zealand's extraordinary natural landscape. The Manuka, the Tongariro, the Wanaka, the Rakaia, the Chatham: each name is a small piece of the country that made the brand, carried into listening rooms around the world. ENGINEERING PHILOSOPHY Montaudio's engineering approach begins with a principle that is straightforward to state but demanding to execute: that anything in the signal path or physical environment of an audio system that introduces noise, vibration, or interference is an enemy of music — and that eliminating these influences requires purpose-built solutions, not afterthoughts. Their cables are constructed around polyethylene dielectrics on the main conductors, copper and silver-plated copper cores, fully shielded with copper or aluminium foil against the electromagnetic interference that pervades modern listening environments. Natural cotton filler is used within each cable for additional vibration damping, and walnut wood — chosen specifically for its acoustic damping properties — features throughout the range as both an aesthetic signature and a functional material. Connectors are designed in-house with solid single-piece conductors, hand-terminated by skilled technicians using temperature-controlled soldering and cold-welding processes that preserve the crystalline structure of the metal at the contact point. The Manuka MR Reference HiFi Rack takes the vibration control philosophy further still: solid walnut and birch plywood shelves incorporating the proprietary Montaudio Vibration Isolation Pillar (MVIP) — a machined stepped-honeycomb pattern that forces vibrational energy downward and dissipates it through the material boundary layers, rather than allowing it to reach the equipment above. Every element of the Montaudio range is designed to do one thing: get out of the way of the music