Audioquest THUNDERBIRD eARC Priortity Ultra High Speed 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 Cable
ThunderBird eARC features 10% Silver eARC conductors and Ground-Reference conductors with Level-5 Noise-Dissipation.
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Key Technologies
For systems that use a TV’s eARC/ARC output as the audio source, AudioQuest’s eARC-Priority models offer world-class performance at the friendliest possible prices.
AudioQuest eARC-Priority cables are full-on 48-Series HDMI cables with the 48Gbps bandwidth required for 8K-10K video and all the latest video features. While the main A/V data pairs have Cinnamon-level performance (Forest 48’s solid 0.5% Silver + Carbon & Vodka 48’s Level-3 Noise-Dissipation), the eARC data pair and Ground-Reference drain in eARC-Priority cables use all the same advanced design ingredients as their “48” siblings.
- Performance and Value: For systems that use a TV’s eARC/ARC output as the audio source, AudioQuest’s eARC-Priority models offer world-class performance at the friendliest possible prices.
- 48Gbps Bandwidth: AudioQuest “48” HDMI cables can transfer up to professional 10K Ultra-HD video. The 48Gbps bandwidth is made possible by 4 balanced audio/video pairs capable of 12Gbps each. The precision and tighter manufacturing tolerances required to produce HDMI cables that transfer up to 48Gbps bandwidth mean many of AudioQuest’s tried-and-true ingredients and techniques are more important than ever before.
- 8K/10K: AudioQuest 48Gbps HDMI cables have the bandwidth required for video with resolutions up to 10K and resolutions/refresh rates up to 8K/60 and 4K/120. All AudioQuest HDMI cables are completely backwards compatible with existing 4K displays.
- Stunning Visuals and Sound: Elevate your home theater experience with improved clarity and detail. ThunderBird’s state-of-the-art video transmission ensures vivid images and Level-5 Noise-Dissipation delivers cleaner, clearer, and more naturally dynamic sound.
- Gaming Unleashed: Experience exceptional gaming with support for the latest HDMI features such as 8K/60 and 4K/120. The eARC Priority design reduces latency and boosts performance, making it ideal for competitive gamers.
- 10% Silver eARC Conductors / 10% Silver Ground-Reference: In AudioQuest's eARC-Priority HDMI cables, the eARC data-pair conductors and Ground-Reference drain use the same advanced design ingredients as their 48-Series counterparts, enabling world-class sonic performance at more affordable prices.
- 0.5% Silver-Plated Copper A/V Conductors (HDMI): In AudioQuest HDMI cables, increasingly thick layers of silver plating are applied to AudioQuest’s Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors to improve Noise-Dissipation. Placing the superior metal on the outside of the conductor produces the greatest benefit on overall performance—a superbly cost-effective way to maximize a digital cable.
Materials & Design
| Ground Reference | 10% Silver eARC |
|---|---|
| A/V Conductor | 0.5% Silver |
| eARC Conductor | 10% Silver |
| Jacket | Black with Blue Stripes Nylon |
Features & Performance
| Noise-Dissipation | Graphene + Global Carbon + Direction |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K@120Hz / 8K@60Hz / 10K@30Hz |
Q What is the Audioquest Thunderbird eARC Priority cable and what is it used for?
It's a full 48-Series HDMI 2.1 cable engineered for home theater systems that use a TV's eARC/ARC audio output, offering premium performance at a more accessible tier than AudioQuest's flagship models.
Q What resolutions and data rates does it support?
It supports 48Gbps bandwidth, handling 4K@120Hz, 8K@60Hz, and 10K@30Hz, and is fully backward compatible with existing 4K displays.
Q What are the conductors made of?
10% silver eARC conductors and 0.5% silver-plated copper A/V conductors, with a ground-reference drain using AudioQuest's 48-Series design.
Q What noise-reduction technology does it use?
Level-5 noise-dissipation technology combining graphene, global carbon, and directional design elements.
Q What lengths are available?
0.75 meter, 1.5 meter, or 2.25 meter.
