Audiolund™ – Multicore Cable Designs Featuring Duelund and OCC Silver Conductors

Audiolund cables are designed to deliver a natural, balanced, realistic, and lively listening experience. By preserving the integrity of the original recording and minimizing signal loss during transmission, Audiolund cables allow music to be reproduced with exceptional accuracy and engagement.

Our design philosophy focuses on maximizing signal fidelity rather than altering sonic characteristics. Audiolund cables are engineered to reveal the full potential of an audio system while offering outstanding value for discerning audiophiles.

 
**Important Note: A cable is not a sound-processing device. Audiolund cables are not designed to artificially add warmth, bass, treble, or other tonal coloration. A high-quality cable faithfully transmits all signals, including the strengths and weaknesses present in the source equipment. Audiolund cables are designed to reproduce music with authenticity, realism, and musical engagement.

Western Electric Sounds – Duelund Tinned Copper Wires

* Exceptional Vintage Western Electric sounds, reproduced by Duelund Tinned Copper cables 

The Western Electric sound is often described as:

  • Balanced, powerful, and refined
  • Rich and authoritative throughout the bass region
  • Beautifully textured and natural in the midrange
  • Seductive and lifelike in vocal presentation
  • Spacious, immersive, and emotionally engaging

High frequencies are transparent, sweet, and refined, while soundstage width and depth are reproduced with remarkable realism. The result is an elegant and highly musical listening experience.

According to industry reviews, Duelund Tinned Copper cables are praised for:

  • Vivid tonal colours
  • Excellent dynamic contrast
  • Harmonic richness
  • Natural timbre
  • Exceptional soundstage reproduction
  • Strong emotional involvement with music

Audiolund cables are handcrafted using carefully optimized combinations of Duelund 12GA, 16GA, and 20GA conductors. Our goal is to reproduce the desirable qualities of classic Western Electric sound while setting a new benchmark for performance-to-price value within the audiophile cable market.

Pure Silver Sounds – 5N OCC Silver/Duelund Silver Foil Wires

* Exceptional Modern Pure Silver sounds, reproduced by 5N OCC Silver or Duelund Silver Foil cables

A common misconception within the audio industry is that silver cables sound bright. In many cases, this perception originates from silver-plated copper conductors rather than genuine pure silver conductors.

High-purity silver conductors are known for:

  • Outstanding transparency
  • Exceptional clarity
  • Superior ambience retrieval
  • Enhanced instrument separation
  • Excellent resolution throughout the frequency spectrum

Why Silver Is Sometimes Perceived as Bright

Many so-called silver cables actually use silver-plated copper conductors. Due to differing conductivity characteristics between the outer silver plating and the copper core, these designs may impart a brighter tonal balance.

Additionally, some silver cable manufacturers reduce conductor size to control costs, often resulting in reduced bass weight and foundation.

By contrast, properly designed pure silver cables can deliver:

  • Fast transient response
  • Excellent dynamics
  • Full-spectrum extension
  • High levels of detail retrieval
  • Superior instrumental definition

Audiolund utilizes seven different solid-core conductor sizes:

  • 15GA, 18GA, 24GA, 26GA, 28GA, 29GA, 32GA

Only ultra-high-purity 99.999% (5N) OCC silver conductors are utilized. Selected models also incorporate Duelund Silver Foil V1 conductors for further refinement.

Audiolund Design Principles

Audiolund combines Duelund copper conductors and pure silver conductors to achieve maximum signal integrity and minimize transmission losses.

Rather than relying on complex theories or marketing concepts, our design approach is grounded in fundamental electrical and mechanical principles, enhanced through proprietary multicore architecture.

Audiolund cables are developed around four key engineering principles:

  1. Design/Construction – Unique Audiolund multicore conductor architecture combines OCC Silver and Duelund Tinned Copper conductors using proprietary construction techniques.
  2. Conductors/Materials – Optimized combinations of Duelund copper and 5N OCC Silver conductors are selected to maximize overall sonic performance.
  3. Shielding/Reduction – Multiple layers of shielding materials are employed to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio-frequency interference (RFI), and external electrical noise.
  4. Vibration/Isolation – Specialized damping and vibration-control materials help preserve signal integrity while minimizing energy loss caused by mechanical resonance.

Audiolund cables are designed to reproduce music with naturalness, balance, realism, and musical vitality.

Because Audiolund cables accurately transmit source information, overall performance remains dependent on system quality. High-quality systems benefit significantly, while limitations in source components may become more apparent.

Due to the extensive multicore architecture utilized, longer burn-in periods may be required before optimum performance is achieved.

Audiolund cables are engineered to deliver exceptional sound quality while maintaining outstanding value for money.

Comparison of Duelund Tinned Copper, Duelund Silver Foil and 5N OCC Silver

When comparing high-end audio cable materials such as Duelund Tinned Copper, Duelund Silver Foil, and 5N OCC Silver, each conductor offers distinct sonic characteristics that cater to different system requirements and listening preferences.

1. Duelund Tinned Copper

Sound Signature

Warm, smooth, natural, and highly musical.

Bass Performance

  • Full-bodied and rich with excellent weight and texture.
  • Strong low-frequency presence while maintaining natural musical flow.
  • Delivers satisfying bass without sounding overly analytical. [Cables | Word]

Midrange Performance

  • Lush, expressive, and engaging.
  • Outstanding reproduction of vocals and acoustic instruments.
  • Often described as fluid, natural, and emotionally involving. [Cables | Word]

Treble Performance

  • Smooth and fatigue-free.
  • Slightly forgiving in nature without sacrificing important detail.
  • Reduces harshness and sibilance in brighter systems or recordings. [Cables | Word]

Overall Character

Duelund Tinned Copper is frequently praised for its analog-like presentation, delivering a relaxed, organic, and immersive listening experience. It is particularly suitable for systems that benefit from additional warmth and musicality. [Cables | Word]

2. Duelund Silver Foil

Sound Signature

Transparent, highly detailed, and exceptionally resolving.

Bass Performance

  • Tight, controlled, and highly articulate.
  • Excellent speed and transient precision.
  • Prioritizes accuracy and definition over warmth and weight. [Cables | Word]

Midrange Performance

  • Neutral and highly transparent.
  • Excellent retrieval of musical nuance and low-level detail.
  • Vocals and instruments are reproduced with outstanding clarity and realism. [Cables | Word]

Treble Performance

  • Extended, airy, and highly refined.
  • Exceptional detail retrieval and openness.
  • May be less forgiving in systems that are inherently bright or with poor-quality recordings. [Cables | Word]

Overall Character

Duelund Silver Foil is often regarded as a highly revealing conductor, offering superior clarity, transparency, and precision. It is particularly well suited to listeners who prioritize maximum resolution and accuracy. [Cables | Word]

3. 5N OCC Silver

Sound Signature

Transparent, lucid, dynamic, and highly resolving.

Bass Performance

  • Fast, precise, and exceptionally well-controlled.
  • Excellent articulation and definition.
  • Bass presentation may appear leaner compared to Duelund Tinned Copper. [Cables | Word]

Midrange Performance

  • Clear, focused, and articulate.
  • Excellent vocal definition and instrumental separation.
  • Often perceived as more vivid and immediate in presentation. [Cables | Word]

Treble Performance

  • Extended, transparent, and highly expressive.
  • Outstanding air, openness, and micro-detail retrieval.
  • Capable of revealing fine ambient information within recordings. [Cables | Word]

Overall Character

5N OCC Silver is widely appreciated for its speed, transparency, dynamics, and low distortion characteristics. It delivers a clean, highly resolving presentation and is particularly suitable for systems that benefit from additional energy and detail retrieval.

Key Differentiators:

Warmth vs. Resolution

  • Duelund Tinned Copper offers greater warmth and musicality.
  • Duelund Silver Foil and OCC Silver prioritize transparency and detail.

System Forgiveness

  • Duelund Tinned Copper is the most forgiving.
  • Silver-based conductors are more revealing of source and system characteristics.

 

System Matching

Duelund Tinned Copper

  • Ideal for systems requiring additional warmth, body, and musicality.

Duelund Silver Foil

  • Ideal for neutral or slightly warm systems seeking improved transparency and resolution.

5N OCC Silver

  • Ideal for systems requiring additional speed, detail, transparency, and dynamic performance.

Recommendations:

For listeners seeking the best combination of vintage Western Electric character and modern silver-cable performance, Audiolund recommends:

  • Xtreme Silver Series
  • Ultimate Silver Series
  • Flagship Series

These series combine:

  • Natural tonal balance
  • Quiet background performance
  • Excellent musicality
  • Fast and dynamic pure-silver characteristics
  • Broad system compatibility

These models are particularly well suited to high-end audio systems.

Ranking of Audio Cable Influence on System Performance 

The following ranking serves as a general reference regarding the relative influence of different cable categories within an audio system. 

1. Highest Impact

  • RCA Interconnect Cables
  • XLR Balanced Interconnect Cables
  • Speaker Cables
  • AC Power Cords

2. High Impact

  • I2S Cables
  • DC Power Cords
  • SPDIF Digital Cables
  • AES/EBU Digital Cables 

3. Moderate Impact

  • Ethernet LAN Cables
  • USB Cables
  • Speaker Jumpers

4. Specialized Applications

  • Super Tweeter Cables
  • Subwoofer Cables
  • Auxiliary Audio Cables
  • Grounding Wires
  • Other Specialty Cables

Disclaimer: This ranking is provided solely as a general reference and should not be interpreted as an absolute rule. Results may vary depending on system configuration and listening environment.

Cable Burn-In Guide**  

A compiled burn-in guide specifically for audiophiles, covering key points to avoid pitfalls, step-by-step instructions, and specific timeframes. Beginners can follow along without making mistakes, while experienced audiophiles can fill in any gaps and easily unlock the true sound of their equipment!

1) Burn-in is not some mystical art, but a physical process of breaking in the sound.

  • New speakers and headphones have diaphragms and drivers that are stiff and rigid at the factory, resulting in harsh highs, flat mids, and weak bass. Ampifiers and digital devices require to burn-in many of the EE compoenets. Burn-in uses gentle vibrations to allow the diaphragms to stretch and the components to break in.
  • Cables will require to make the flow of material properies, to syncionize it, to setle down, with the matarieal particulars flow in the same direction to break in, restoring the cable properties to its natural sound quality. It’s not a waste of time and money.

Remember: Good equipment and cables won’t reach its full potential without burn-in; improper burn-in can ruin the hardware.

2) Five Common Mistakes That Damage Your Device

  • Aggressive High-Volume Burn-in: Volume exceeding 70% can easily tear the diaphragm and burn out the voice coil; this is the most fatal mistake.
  • 24-Hour Continuous Burn-in Without Rest: Continuous high-temperature aging of the driver unit damages the hardware and is ineffective.
  • Using Only White Noise/Pink Noise: A single signal leads to uneven break-in and severely unbalanced sound.
  • Applying a One-Size-Fits-All Approach: In-ear, headphone, and speaker parameters differ, so the method cannot be universally applied.
  • Blindly Extending the Burn-in Time: Exceeding the optimal time leads to over-break-in of the driver unit, which is counterproductive.

3) Streamlined 3-Stage Burn-in Steps for Zero Failure
Following the principle of gradual increase from low to medium to normal volume, the burn-in process is divided into three gentle stages for safety and efficiency:

Stage 1: Gentle Awakening (1/3 of Total Time)

  • Adjust the volume to 20%-30%, play soothing vocals and light music, burn-in for 4-6 hours daily, with a 1-hour break every 2 hours, to initially relax the diaphragm.

Stage 2: Full Activation (1/2 of Total Time)

  • Increase the volume to 40%-50%, play pink noise, audiophile vocals, and classical music, and burn in the entire frequency range for 6-8 hours daily, with a 1-hour break every 4 hours.

Stage 3: Stabilization (1/6 of Total Time)

  • Adjust to your usual listening volume and play frequently listened-to tracks for 2-3 hours daily to stabilize the sound quality. Then it’s ready for normal use.

Cable Run-In: Audiolund cables are mostly multi-core design with various combinations of wires. Thus, all Audiolund cables will require a long time to run in.  OCC Silver wires are thick solid core wires, will take even longer time to run in than Duelund tinned copper multi-strands of parallel thin core wires. The general guideline for run-in time, estimated 100 – 200 hours. 

** With reference to an article from an Audiophile webpage.

Table of Audiolund Cable Series

        Classic Series         

  • Duelund Copper
  • Entry-level Setup
  • Budget and Low Cost

Reference + signature

  • Duelund Copper
  • Moderate Setup
  • Most Value for Money 

Xtreme + Xtreme Silver

  • Duelund Cu/OCC
  • Hi-End Setup* 
  • Natural + Musicality

true + ultimate Silver

  • OCC / Duelund Silver
  • Hi-End Setup*
  • Lively + Organics

Flagship Series -The Flagship Series represents Audiolund’s highest level of cable design, combining carefully balanced proportions of Duelund Copper and 5N OCC Silver conductors to achieve the ultimate expression of Audiolund’s design philosophy.

Audiolund – Selection of various Audiolund cable series

Followings are the tables for various combinations of wires for the 9 types of Audiolund cables:

1. RCA and XLR Cables:

2. USB and Ethernet Cables:

3. SPDIF and AES Digital Cables:

4. HDMI Cables:

5. Speaker Jumpers:

6. Super Tweeter and Surround Speaker Cables:

7. DC Cables:

8. Power Cords:

9. Speaker Cables:

Group A: Duelund Tinned Copper wires from Denmark

1. Classic Series (Duelund)

The Classic Series serves as the entry-level range within the Audiolund portfolio. Despite its accessible price point, it retains the characteristic Western Electric-inspired sonic signature associated with Duelund Tinned Copper conductors.

In addition to premium Duelund conductors, the Classic Series incorporates:

  • Multiple layers of copper and tin-copper shielding
  • Various vibration control materials
  • Enhanced isolation techniques

These features help deliver performance that exceeds many conventional audiophile-grade cables.

Recommendation

If you own an entry-level Hi-Fi system and wish to experience the renowned Western Electric-inspired character of Duelund conductors, the Classic Series represents an excellent starting point and outstanding value.

2. Reference Series (Duelund)

The Reference Series is designed as Audiolund’s performance benchmark and offers an exceptional balance between price and performance.

Key characteristics include:

  • Natural tonal balance
  • Smooth frequency integration
  • Excellent sound density
  • Full-bodied presentation
  • High levels of detail and refinement
  • Strong musical engagement

The overall presentation closely reflects the classic tonal flavour associated with the original Western Electric sound.

Recommendation

The Reference Series is designed to provide balanced performance across low, mid, and high frequencies, making it an ideal choice for most mid-tier Hi-Fi systems.

3. Signature Series (Duelund)

The Signature Series builds upon the strengths of the Reference Series while incorporating additional Duelund conductors, enhanced shielding, and improved isolation techniques.

Benefits include:

  • Greater sonic density
  • Improved body and authority
  • Enhanced overall presentation
  • Lower signal loss
  • Improved resolution and refinement

The Signature Series maintains the musical and relaxing character associated with Western Electric-inspired sound while delivering a more substantial and immersive listening experience.

Recommendation

For owners of high-end systems seeking exceptional value without sacrificing performance, the Signature Series offers a compelling solution.

4. Xtreme Series (Duelund)

The Xtreme Series represents the most advanced pure Duelund-based design within the Audiolund lineup. Building upon the foundations established by the Reference and Signature Series, the Xtreme Series incorporates additional conductor optimization, enhanced shielding, improved damping structures, and premium audiophile-grade connectors.

The result is a cable designed to maximize the performance potential of Duelund Tinned Copper conductors.

Key Characteristics

  • Strong Western Electric-inspired sonic DNA
  • Natural tonal balance
  • Excellent detail retrieval
  • Smooth and refined presentation
  • Exceptionally quiet background
  • Outstanding musicality
  • Comprehensive and well-balanced performance across all frequency ranges

Recommendation

Audiolund believes the Xtreme Series can compete confidently with significantly more expensive audiophile cable products while delivering exceptional musical performance and value.

Group B: OCC 5N Pure Silver wires from Europe

5. True Silver Series (OCC Silver)

The True Silver Series establishes a new benchmark for modern pure silver cable performance, delivering a sonic presentation characterized by sweetness, delicacy, dynamic power, and exceptional speed. This series is specifically engineered using premium 5N OCC Pure Silver conductors sourced from Europe and assembled with high-grade audiophile connectors.

The design incorporates a carefully optimized combination of solid-core silver conductors in multiple sizes:

  • 15GA, 18GA, 24GA, 26GA, 28GA, 29GA, 32GA

Through extensive conductor selection, material optimization, and construction refinement, the True Silver Series delivers the distinctive characteristics associated with high-performance pure silver audio cables. Newer versions also offer the inclusion of Duelund Silver Foil V1 conductors for additional performance enhancement.

Key Characteristics

  • Sweet and delicate tonal presentation
  • Fast and highly dynamic response
  • Exceptional clarity and transparency
  • Excellent detail retrieval
  • Strong instrument separation
  • Modern pure silver sound signature
  • High levels of resolution and refinement

The Xtreme Series represents a classic vintage Western Electric-inspired presentation, while the True Silver Series showcases the characteristics typically associated with modern premium silver conductors. Both approaches are highly accomplished and equally capable when matched appropriately with the right audio system and listener preferences.

Recommendation

For audiophiles seeking the distinctive qualities of premium pure silver conductors, including enhanced speed, detail, transparency, and dynamic performance, the True Silver Series represents an outstanding choice and establishes a new reference point for modern silver cable design.

Group C: Duelund Tinned Copper wires mixed with 5N OCC Pure Silver wires

6. Xtreme Silver Series (Duelund + OCC Silver)

The Xtreme Silver Series combines the proven strengths of Duelund Tinned Copper conductors with the exceptional performance characteristics of 5N OCC Pure Silver conductors. The design utilizes a carefully optimized combination of Duelund 12GA, 16GA, and 20GA conductors together with OCC Silver conductors ranging from 18GA to 32GA.

The objective of the Xtreme Silver Series is to deliver the desirable qualities of both the Xtreme Series and the True Silver Series within a single cable design. While the individual sonic signatures may not be as pronounced as their respective standalone counterparts, the resulting balance produces an exceptionally complete and versatile listening experience.

Key Characteristics

The Xtreme Silver Series retains the primary strengths of the Xtreme Series, including:

  • Strong Western Electric-inspired sonic character
  • Natural tonal balance
  • Smooth and refined presentation
  • Quiet background performance
  • Excellent musicality

At the same time, it incorporates many of the advantages associated with the True Silver Series:

  • Sweet and delicate silver tonality
  • Fast transient response
  • Strong dynamics
  • Enhanced resolution
  • Improved detail retrieval and openness

Design Philosophy

The Xtreme Silver Series was developed specifically for listeners who appreciate both the musical characteristics of Western Electric-inspired sound and the technical strengths of premium pure silver conductors. The resulting sonic balance offers broad compatibility with a wide range of high-end audio systems.

Recommendation

If you appreciate both the classic Western Electric sound and the performance benefits of modern pure silver conductors, and find it difficult to choose between the Xtreme Series and True Silver Series, the Xtreme Silver Series may provide the ideal solution.

7. Ultimate Silver Series (OCC Silver + Duelund)

The Ultimate Silver Series represents Audiolund’s advanced hybrid approach, combining the strengths of both premium 5N OCC Silver conductors and Duelund Tinned Copper conductors to create a uniquely balanced and highly refined sonic presentation.

Design Philosophy

While the Xtreme Silver Series uses the Xtreme Duelund platform as its primary foundation and incorporates OCC Silver conductors as a complementary element, the Ultimate Silver Series follows the opposite approach. It is built upon the True Silver Series architecture as its primary foundation, with Duelund conductors incorporated to introduce the desirable characteristics of Western Electric-inspired sound.

In simple terms:

Xtreme Silver Series

  • Primarily Duelund-based
  • Enhanced with OCC Silver conductors
  • Delivers a unique(Duelund + Silver) sonic signature

Ultimate Silver Series

  • Primarily Silver-based
  • Enhanced with Duelund conductors
  • Delivers a unique(Silver + Duelund) sonic signature

Key Characteristics

The Ultimate Silver Series combines the strengths of both the Xtreme Series and the True Silver Series, producing a highly comprehensive and well-balanced sound signature.

Key sonic attributes include:

  • Natural and smooth tonal balance
  • Exceptionally quiet background
  • Excellent musicality
  • Sweet and delicate treble presentation
  • Powerful dynamic expression
  • Fast transient response
  • Outstanding clarity and detail retrieval
  • Rich tonal texture and harmonic complexity

Selected newer versions may also incorporate Duelund Silver Foil V1 conductors as an alternative to traditional 5N OCC solid-core silver conductors, providing additional flexibility in system matching and sound tuning.

System Matching

Similar to the Xtreme Silver Series, the Ultimate Silver Series was specifically developed to combine the desirable sonic characteristics of:

  • Vintage Western Electric-inspired sound
  • Modern high-purity silver performance

Although the design philosophy differs between the two series, both are engineered to deliver a harmonious balance between warmth, musicality, transparency, speed, and resolution. As a result, both series are expected to integrate exceptionally well with a wide variety of high-end audio systems.

Recommendation

If you appreciate both the musical nature of Western Electric-inspired sound and the transparency and dynamics of pure silver conductors, you can confidently select either the Xtreme Silver Series or the Ultimate Silver Series. Both series represent some of the most complete and versatile cable designs within the Audiolund portfolio.

8. Flagship Series (Duelund @ OCC Silver)

The Flagship Series has been specifically developed for the most demanding high-end audio systems and for audiophiles seeking Audiolund’s ultimate cable performance. As the highest-tier offering within the Audiolund range, the Flagship Series represents the culmination of Audiolund’s design philosophy, engineering experience, and conductor optimization expertise.

The Flagship Series carefully balances premium Duelund Tinned Copper conductors and 5N OCC Pure Silver conductors to achieve the highest possible level of overall performance. Every aspect of the design is optimized to deliver a natural, musical, transparent, and highly resolving listening experience.

Designed For

  • Ultimate high-end audio systems
  • Audiophiles seeking maximum performance
  • Advanced reference-level system configurations
  • Listeners who desire the best attributes of both Duelund and Pure Silver conductors

Key Characteristics

  • Exceptional tonal balance
  • Outstanding musicality
  • High transparency and resolution
  • Natural timbre and realism
  • Excellent dynamics and transient response
  • Deep and expansive soundstage
  • Comprehensive performance throughout the entire frequency spectrum

The Flagship Series is designed for listeners who desire equal emphasis on the strengths of both Western Electric-inspired sound and modern pure silver performance without compromising either characteristic.

Audiolund Series Selection Guide

A simple term for the selection of top 5 series:

  1. If you like vintage Duelund Western Electric sound only, can select Xtreme series.
  2. If you like modern 5N pure silver sound only, can select True Silver series.
  3. If you like Duelund Western Electric sound, but would like to add pure silver sound characteristic too, can select Xtreme Silver series.
  4. If you like 5N pure silver sound, but would like to add Duelund vintage WE sound characteristic too, can select Ultimate Silver series.
  5. If you like both the Duelund Western Electric sound and the modern pure silver sound equally, can select Flagship series

For easier product selection, the following general recommendations may be used as a guideline: 

Choose the Xtreme Series If:

  • You primarily enjoy the classic vintage Duelund Western Electric sound.
  • You prefer a warm, natural, smooth, and highly musical presentation. 

Choose the True Silver Series If:

  • You primarily enjoy the sound characteristics of modern 5N OCC Pure Silver conductors.
  • You prefer greater speed, transparency, detail, and dynamic performance. 

Choose the Xtreme Silver Series If:

  • You enjoy the sound characteristics of Duelund Western Electric conductors.
  • You would also like to incorporate additional pure silver characteristics into the overall presentation. 

Choose the Ultimate Silver Series If:

  • You enjoy the sound characteristics of pure silver conductors.
  • You would also like to introduce the musical and natural qualities associated with Duelund Western Electric conductors. 

Choose the Flagship Series If:

  • You value both Duelund Western Electric characteristics and modern pure silver characteristics equally.
  • You desire Audiolund’s highest level of overall performance and refinement.

Disclaimer:

Every Hi-Fi system is unique and may differ significantly in terms of:

  • Source components
  • Amplification equipment
  • Loudspeakers
  • Listening room acoustics
  • Power quality
  • Accessories and system configuration

As a result, sonic performance and listening impressions may vary from one system to another. All recommendations, descriptions, and observations provided above are intended solely as general reference information and should not be interpreted as guaranteed results. Individual experiences may differ depending on system synergy and personal listening preferences.