Viard Audio Design Silver HD12
Amplifier-to-speaker cable from Viard Audio Design, with pure copper conductors under a 12 mm silicone sheath, supplied with gold-plated banana plugs. For demanding hi-fi installations with restricted cable routing.
Description
The Silver HD12 from Viard Audio Design is a speaker cable designed to connect an amplifier to its speakers. The manufacturer places it at the top of its range and has designed it as a slimmer-gauge version of its Silver HD20 model, retaining the same metallurgical formulation without the same bulk.
The conductors are made of pure copper and undergo a specific internal braiding process. This braiding architecture, unique to the manufacturer, is paired with an outer white silicone sheath whose composition is similar to that of the Silver HD20. The stated sheath diameter is 12 mm, which remains modest for a cable of this category and makes it easier to route behind a piece of furniture or along a skirting board.
This silicone sheath also determines the cable's mechanical behaviour: Viard Audio Design highlights its great flexibility and high compliance, two qualities that limit the strain placed on terminals and allow for tight bend radii. The silicone is also presented as resistant to ultraviolet light and chemical agents, which supports the insulation's longevity over time, including in less protected environments.
As for connections, the standard configuration is banana to banana, with gold-plated plugs. The manufacturer states that spade connectors can be fitted instead on request, at no extra cost: useful if the speaker or amplifier terminals are not suited to banana plugs.
This cable is aimed at listeners building an accomplished stereo hi-fi system who want a high-end speaker cable without inheriting the bulk and rigidity of some large-gauge cables. This is typically the choice for an installation where the speakers are positioned some distance from the amplifier and where the cable routing needs to remain discreet.
Technical specifications
| Connector type | Gold-plated banana plugs (spade connectors available on request) |
| Conductors | Pure copper, specific internal braiding |
| Sheath | White silicone, resistant to UV and chemical agents |
| Sheath diameter | 12 mm |
What to check before buying used
Check the condition of the silicone sheath along its entire length, particularly at bend points near the banana plugs, where micro-cracks can appear after prolonged use behind furniture. Check the condition of the connectors' gold plating and ensure there is no oxidation or looseness at the crimp point, a common fault on cables that have been plugged in and out frequently. Test the continuity of both conductors before purchase, as the specific internal braiding makes a hidden break difficult to spot with the naked eye.
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