Features Extended frequency response, wide dynamic range, precise imaging, and greater clarity High strand count (259 strands - over 2. 5 times more than most 12 AWG speaker wire) Pure copper conductors Oxygen free Precision 24k gold plated Deadbolt banana plug connectors for superior signal pass-through Highest strand count Deadbolt speaker wire was developed with the highest quality standards in mind. Most 12 AWG speaker cables use 90 to 100 threads of copper, we've put 259 strands into each conductor of our Deadbolt cable. This allows for less distortion, deeper bass, better imaging, and cleaner highs from your sound system. Pure, oxygen-free copper Not only does Deadbolt speaker wire have a higher strand count, it is also made up of pure, oxygen-free copper. Cheaper speaker cables have other alloys mixed with the copper in the conductors. This makes the cable cheaper, but also reduces the quality of the sound. Air pockets in the copper can also reduce sound quality and can even ruin the cable over time. Deadbolt banana plugs for the best connection Our pre-terminated cables come with Deadbolt banana plugs, giving you the easiest and best possible connection.