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Silverback Speaker Wire by Sewell, 12 AWG, with Silverback Banana Plugs, OFC, 259 Strand Count, 3 ft

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Connector Type Banana Male a
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Recommended Uses For Product Connecting speakers to audio amplifiers or receivers
Color Gold

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  • 12 AWG, for higher amperage and lower impedance than 14 or 16 AWG
  • Pure oxygen-free copper for greater durability, flexibility, and conductivity than CCA
  • 259 strand count (over 2.5 times that of most 12 AWG wires), for superior reliability and flexibility
  • Silverback banana plugs with 24K gold plating, for lasting use and a crystal-clear signal
  • Double screws for highly secure connection to cable

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 2 x 7 inches; 6.74 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ SW-30012-3
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sewell Development Corp. dba Sewell Direct
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009RT90MY
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,801 ratings

Product Description

While high performance speakers are one of the most important elements in your home theater or music system, to get the most out of your speakers, high quality speaker wire is essential. Thanks to Silverback Speaker Wire, audiophile sound quality is now easier than ever to achieve.

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Silverback Pre-Terminated Speaker Wire

Silverback Pre-Terminated Speaker Wire

  • Pure copper conductors
  • High strand count
  • Oxygen free
  • Premium banana plugs
  • Precision 24k gold conductors

Audiophile Quality. Instant Install

Audiophile Quality. Instant Install

To get the most out of your high performance speaker system, you need high quality speaker wire. With a strand count that is over 2.5 times greater than most 12 AWG speaker wire and built in premium banana plugs, Silverback Speaker wire makes audiophile sound quality easier than ever to achieve.

Pure Copper

Oxygen Free

Premium Banana Plugs

High Strand Count

Pure Copper

Pure copper conductors give you the best possible sound quality.

Oxygen Free

Silverback cable is 99.99% oxygen free. Cheaper cables sometimes have oxygen pockets in their copper conductors, which can reduce sound quality and ruin the cable over time.

Premium Banana Plugs

Silverback cables come pre-terminated with premium banana plugs to give you the cleanest, easiest install and the best possible connection.

High Strand Count

Instead of 90 – 100 threads of copper, like most 12 AWG wire, we use 259 strands in each conductor.

The higher strand count allows for less distortion, deeper bass, better sound imaging, and cleaner highs from your sound system.

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Price $16.42 $17.60 $23.98 $27.86 $42.77
Length 3 ft. 6 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 25 ft.

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  • Speaker wire terminated with silverback banana plugs

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    1,801 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, value, and sound quality of the electronic cable. They mention that it's a heavy duty cable, with excellent insulation and that the sound quality was noticeably improved. They are also satisfied with appearance, and ease of assembly. However, some customers dislike the smell. Opinions are mixed on fit and banana plugs.

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    561 customers mention532 positive29 negative

    Customers are happy with the quality of the cable. They say it's high quality, heavy duty, and built with attention to detail. They also mention that the plugs fit nicely and that the cable and insulation quality is excellent. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and durability of the product.

    "...The Sewell Silverback 12 AWG cables fit perfectly and work great with my Sony STR-ZA3000ES AV receiver and Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers on 31-inch..." Read more

    "...Besides the NEW ITEM smell. Nice heavy wire, well marked +&- wires besides different color of the two wires. Decent banana plugs, could be better...." Read more

    "...highly recommend these cables for the value the represent--the quality is very good and this is overall a very worthwhile overall purchase!" Read more

    "...of compromises regarding the connectors these have so far been perfectly serviceable.These are sold as singles so double the price for a pair...." Read more

    235 customers mention229 positive6 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the speaker cables. They mention that they are a worthwhile upgrade on a budget, and that the high quality of the cables makes them a great value.

    "...The best part is that you can get this great quality at an equally great affordable price. I hope this helps. Cheers!" Read more

    "...represent--the quality is very good and this is overall a very worthwhile overall purchase!" Read more

    "...Even then they seem reasonably priced. Other than being 12 gauge with metal connectors these are not all that fancy but they don't need to be...." Read more

    "...The price is outstanding, especially for the quality or the product...." Read more

    194 customers mention181 positive13 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the cable. They mention that it improves the sound of their system, making the music clearer. They also appreciate the solid build quality and the expansion of the soundstage. Overall, customers are happy with the performance of the product.

    "...Jaw-dropping sound nearing my standard of perfection that I am thoroughly convinced can be attributed to thorough and tedious homework, purchasing..." Read more

    "...Highly recommend these wires to anyone who wants a BETTER sounding stereo system or home theater system. Thanks for reading my review...." Read more

    "...Sound quality was noticeably improved from some older Monster cable that I had been using previously...." Read more

    "...wires (which were not in themselves inexpensive), my system immediately sounded better. I was really quite surprised. In fact, QUITE surprised...." Read more

    78 customers mention78 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the electronic cable. They mention that it looks good, has a good design, and is not unsightly. Some appreciate the subtle black and grey jacket and the color-coded jacketing.

    "...Verdict: Success! Phenomenally beautiful, powerful, and dynamic sound from all Sony Core Series speakers, Sony STR-ZA3000ES receiver, and Sewell..." Read more

    "...The plugs look good, but the screw-on sleeves appear to be aluminum and the banana plugs are not very secure as moving either speakers or amplifier..." Read more

    "...thick cables that are well constructed and easy to work with and look great...." Read more

    "...I ended up buying a 10 foot pair of these and they arrived today, these are nice!.......and heavy at ~2.25lbs!..." Read more

    68 customers mention63 positive5 negative

    Customers find the electronic cable easy to assemble. They mention that the banana plugs are easy to work with and the hook up was a cinch. Customers also say that the cables are elegant and simple.

    "...I was pleased to find that the banana plugs were so easy to work with. Just the 2 screws then the cover piece...." Read more

    "...Silverbacks are heavy thick cables that are well constructed and easy to work with and look great...." Read more

    "...Banana plugs were all securely attached and needed no reworking...." Read more

    "...I love the connectors, the cable works and looks great, easy to work with, flexible design. Would I buy it again if needed? yes...." Read more

    99 customers mention51 positive48 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the cables. Some mention that the cables fit perfectly and work great with their Sony STR-, the banana plugs fit nice and snug, and the connectors fit correctly. Others however, say that the plugs have lost their tightness, are not very secure, and are not a great place to tighten by hand.

    "...The Sewell Silverback 12 AWG cables fit perfectly and work great with my Sony STR-ZA3000ES AV receiver and Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers on 31-inch..." Read more

    "...Additionally, the plug tips were larger in diameter than I expected—this lended well to the fit after I managed to shove them in, but weaker posts..." Read more

    "...were easy to get to lay pretty flat once uncoiled, and the banana plugs fit very securely in both my speaker posts..." Read more

    "...that tightens to the banana plug loosens very easily, and is hard to tighten by hand without collapsing the arched tips of the connector...." Read more

    90 customers mention57 positive33 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the banana plugs. Some mention that the plugs are securely attached and great, while others say that they are loose and not meant to connect to banana plug.

    "...Decent banana plugs, could be better. Bought to use with my Magnepan speakers...." Read more

    "...experience to other reviewers with respect to some the banana plugs being randomly loose when I received them...." Read more

    "...Banana plugs were firmly screwed to the wires...." Read more

    "...The banana plugs are great...." Read more

    83 customers mention20 positive63 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the smell of the electronic cable. They mention that it smells pretty bad.

    "I will give them a day or two and see if the strong nasty smell goes away but from the looks of other reviews, it most likely won't so these will be..." Read more

    "...The outer cable sheathing does emit a strong polypropylene odor out of the packaging for a few days, but dissipates quickly...." Read more

    "...They seem high quality, and they are well put together. But man, that smell. It has not only not gone away, my entire finished basement now smells...." Read more

    "First off, NO SMELL whatsoever !!!! Besides the NEW ITEM smell. Nice heavy wire, well marked +&- wires besides different color of the two wires...." Read more

    Allan an Audiophile
    4 Stars
    Allan an Audiophile
    I wanted to upgrade from speaker wire to speaker cable for some time, after pouring over the many reviews of many cable makers I decided to pull the trigger for a pair of Silverbacks. The wire I replaced was fairly standard 14G Monster Cable that worked well but I felt I might benefit from a different cable. The Silverbacks are heavy thick cables that are well constructed and easy to work with and look great. Like some other reviewers have noted they do have a bit of a bandaid oder but only if you place them right up to your nose, I have not noticed any offensive odor in my room after installation and am quite happy with the quality. I can't truly say they made a huge difference in sound however I feel they just seemed to dial everything in on my rig. I have a modest set up Marantz 7007 receiver, pair of Adcom GFA 555 amps, Carver A400 amp and Polk SDA 1c in the front, Polk LSIC in the center and Polk LSI FX bringing up the rears. I am quite impressed with the quality these cables delivered and even happier over the price vs performance. I highly recommend auditioning for the price, if they don't work for your set up you didn't rape your bank account to find out. Happy listening!
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    Jonathan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Update 11-22-2018: Very high quality! Helps my Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers sing!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018
    Size: 6-FeetVerified Purchase
    Update 11-22-2018 re: additional Silverback wire purchased for Sony SSCS5 surround speakers also from Amazon/World Wide Stereo in our newly expanded 5.1 set up:

    I recently purchased a 100-foot spool of Sewell Silverback 12 AWG speaker wire to install our two new Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers as the surround speakers on 36-inch Pangea stands in our nearly all-Sony home theater with STR-ZA3000ES receiver, SSCS5's also at front L and R, SSCS8 for center, and SACS9 for subwoofer. To run the farthest surround speaker required 50 feet of wire that I routed along the baseboards. The SSCS5 is rated at 6 Ohms, so with such a long run of wire, I felt 12 AWG was a safe bet to ensure great sound. For the nearer speaker, I used the remaining 50 feet of Silverback wire. I measured and confirmed 100 feet of wire on the spool, as advertised. Verdict: Success! Phenomenally beautiful, powerful, and dynamic sound from all Sony Core Series speakers, Sony STR-ZA3000ES receiver, and Sewell Silverback 12 AWG wire in 5.1 set up that just keeps getting better and better. Jaw-dropping sound nearing my standard of perfection that I am thoroughly convinced can be attributed to thorough and tedious homework, purchasing the right quality components, and ensuring their best placement in our home theater/den space. Details do matter, as far as I can tell. One of those details, Sewell Silverback wire, is excellent wire in our home theater set up. At minimum, I know that it is of very high quality, and I am certainly confident that the stunning sound we are hearing is the best that we can possibly get from our extremely capable Sony and Sony ES components. No doubt about it.

    Original review re: 6-foot lengths of Silverback wire with banana plugs:

    Great product of high quality that I highly recommend. The Sewell Silverback 12 AWG cables fit perfectly and work great with my Sony STR-ZA3000ES AV receiver and Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers on 31-inch stands. The highly-regarded and renowned Core Series speakers sound great anyway, but with these excellent speaker cables in the audio chain, they just sing and sing again like there is no tomorrow! I believe it only stands to reason that the true quality of these interconnects, including quantity and quality of pure oxygen-free copper strands helps make for true quality in the delivery of the intended sound from the source. The best part is that you can get this great quality at an equally great affordable price. I hope this helps. Cheers!
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    Gerald Batiste
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Speaker Wire
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
    Size: 10-FeetVerified Purchase
    I really like these speaker wires, they bring out a warm crystal clear sound that I’ve never been able to get out of my system,Thanks
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    Royce D. K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars NICE for the $$$
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2023
    Size: 10-FeetVerified Purchase
    First off, NO SMELL whatsoever !!!! Besides the NEW ITEM smell. Nice heavy wire, well marked +&- wires besides different color of the two wires. Decent banana plugs, could be better. Bought to use with my Magnepan speakers. I was still using the old Polk Audio Cobra cables that I bought in 1978 with the speakers. Immediately heard a big difference in overall sound quality coming out of the speakers, more clear Bass, midrange, and highs. Should have Bought these a long time ago, didn't know what I was missing. Highly recommend these wires to anyone who wants a BETTER sounding stereo system or home theater system. Thanks for reading my review. Get them, you won't regret it !!!
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    Tony M.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A reasonable value.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
    Size: 15-FeetVerified Purchase
    With a couple of compromises regarding the connectors these have so far been perfectly serviceable.
    These are sold as singles so double the price for a pair. Even then they seem reasonably priced. Other than being 12 gauge with metal connectors these are not all that fancy but they don't need to be. Cable flexibility is OK for a thicker cable.
    There is some compromise with the banana plugs. So far for me they hold tight and I've been using them for testing speakers so they've been plugged and unplugged multiple times. The cable is held to the plug with set screws and that seems to work OK. I would not try to pull the plug out by pulling on the cable but that's usually not the best idea anyway. If something does happen to the plug it should be an easy fix. The screw on sleeves that cover up the cable connection will unscrew themselves with enough handling.
    A word of warning, the connector cases are made of metal and screwed directly to the plugs. If for some reason they touch each other they will short your amplifier output. A lot of speaker cables are built that way but it's something to keep in mind if the cables are allowed to dangle free.
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    jtstrick
    5.0 out of 5 stars The qaulity is there....
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
    Size: 10-FeetVerified Purchase
    I was very pleased with the quality of the cables. I ordered 4 10' cables, and I had a similar experience to other reviewers with respect to some the banana plugs being randomly loose when I received them. Can't say I can figure out why this is, as it is simply a matter of just finishing screwing them tight with your hand. I did fully unscrew and remove the banana plug outer casing on several of the plugs to examine how the plug is attached to the cable, and to check out the raw cable itself. I was impressed to find that the banana plug itself is attached to the cable by two separate threaded screws on opposites sides and ends of the shaft, and held approximately 1/3 to 1/2 inch of the exposed cable wire. All of the banana plugs that I opened up were very well clamped down on the wire by these two screws despite some of the outer casings simply not being hand screwed all the way to not rattle, etc. Also, having handled a fair amount of wire and cable in my day, this wire does appear to indeed by 12 AWG as advertised (I've noted reviews of some other cables here were purchasers were skeptical that their product was really the advertised gauge, so figured I'd offer that observation that these seem to be).

    As for working with the cables themselves, they were easy to get to lay pretty flat once uncoiled, and the banana plugs fit very securely in both my speaker posts (Fluance XL7F tower speakers and Fluance XLC7 center channel) as well as my receiver (Onkyo TX-NR3009). Sound quality was noticeably improved from some older Monster cable that I had been using previously. I highly recommend these cables for the value the represent--the quality is very good and this is overall a very worthwhile overall purchase!
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    Prateek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning
    Reviewed in India on January 18, 2024
    Size: 15-FeetVerified Purchase
    Moving from normal cable to this has removed all harshness from sound, improved fine details and also bass. Excellent
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunning
    Reviewed in India on January 18, 2024
    Moving from normal cable to this has removed all harshness from sound, improved fine details and also bass. Excellent
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    Sascha Guenther
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great low cost cables if you need a longer run and flexibility
    Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2021
    Size: 25-FeetVerified Purchase
    These are probably the cheapest cables I've bought in a long time. That is not meant to be showing off but just to give you an idea how far down the rabbit hole I am in the audiophile hobby.
    That being said, I just needed a longer cable run for my rear speakers in my home theater room and these seemed to fil the bill. Buying longer runs of really high-end cables is rather cost prohibitive and let's be honest, rather wasted on a set of rear speakers in a 7.1 setup.

    The gauge seems accurate and despite that, the cables are rather flexible and not to stiff. That makes them great to work with and get into place. The 25ft length worked out very well and was exactly what I needed.
    As others have said, the cover for the banana plugs needs a little bit of tightening when you take them out of the bag but that's literally 2 seconds of twisting them to make sure they're tight.
    Other than that, the material seems to be decent quality and will work nicely for me for the rear speakers.
    They are color-coded in black and grey, making it easier to tell them apart and connect them with the correct polarity.

    I would not use them for my front speakers for critical stereo (music) listening but then again, I have been spoiled by cables easily costing 10x as much.

    For less critical applications where you also need longer cables, these are great though.
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    Chris Xia
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love Bananas now...
    Reviewed in Australia on April 12, 2023
    Size: 15-FeetVerified Purchase
    I always hated this banana heads, because i think if you are an enthusiast and you can't do your own cable you might as well go buy a wireless speaker as your main.
    But one day I needed some cables quick and my wife bought me these from Amazon.
    I tried Banana heads, and tested if they actually connect fine, the conclusion is: Banana heads are very good.
    They connect well and they are easy to use, you just insert it in, and when you done, pull it out.
    simple as that, you all know how that works.

    Anyways, I love banana heads now.
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    Dennis Seah
    4.0 out of 5 stars As my speakers are a bit bright. I need this cable to balance it.
    Reviewed in Singapore on May 29, 2021
    Size: 15-FeetVerified Purchase
    Good cable. Give more body and bass to music. However due to the bodily warm sound treble seems to roll off. Very good for bright sounding speakers or amplifiers as this cable can balance off.
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    Cliente
    5.0 out of 5 stars Calidad y precio.
    Reviewed in Spain on February 23, 2017
    Size: 6-FeetVerified Purchase
    Todo perfecto. El cable es de muy buena calidad y la entrega según lo esperado. He notado una mejora apreciable en los matices.
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