Forest 18

AudioQuest Forest 18 is an active HDMI cable that provides outstanding audio/video performance at distances up to 50ft (15m). Featuring Solid 0.5% Silver-Plated conductors with AudioQuest’s Level-1 Noise Dissipation, Forest is meticulously designed for enhanced sound quality and outstanding overall performance. Of course, AudioQuest’s Forest 18Gbps HDMI cable is guaranteed to have the 18Gbps bandwidth required for compelling features like 8K/30 video, and HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagery. Taking performance even further, all 19 conductors, comprising A/V and eARC signals, all Ground-Reference drains, and control and power conductors, are properly controlled for the most efficient dissipation of Radio-Frequency Noise.

Solid Conductors: Solid conductors prevent strand-interaction, a major source of dynamic distortion in cables.
0.5% Silver Metal: 0.5% Silver-Plating is applied to AudioQuest’s Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors to improve Noise-Dissipation.
eARC: 0.5% Silver + Level-1 Noise Dissipation: This eARC conductor pair features Solid 0.5% Silver conductors and Level 1 Noise-Dissipation to ensure superior audio performance.
18Gbps Bandwidth: AudioQuest’s 18Gbps HDMI cables are guaranteed to have the 18Gbps bandwidth required for compelling features like 8K/30 video, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagery, and eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel).
4K-8K: AudioQuest 18Gbps High Speed HDMI cables have the bandwidth required for video up to 8K/30 (8-bit, 4:2:0), which is 7680 x 4320 resolution (over 33 million pixels) at up to 30 frames-per-second (fps). 24 and 30 fps are the frame rates for almost all movies and many TV shows.
Long-Distance 18Gbps Entertainment Experience: Guaranteed to have the 18Gbps bandwidth required for compelling features like 8K/30 video, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagery, and eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel).
Active Frequency Equalization: Enables 18Gbps performance for lengths up to 50ft (15m).
Clear Signal Transmission: Minimizes interference and reduces distortion to provide clean, clear, naturally beautiful sound.
High-Quality Materials and Design: High-purity conductor metal, carefully selected insulation, and sophisticated shielding ensure minimal distortion.
Durable and Reliable Design: Built to withstand everyday use, ensuring consistent performance.

Key Features & Technology Explained


Solid conductors prevent strand-interaction, a major source of dynamic distortion in cables.	0.5% Silver-Plating is applied to AudioQuest’s Long-Grain Copper (LGC) conductors to improve Noise-Dissipation.	All 19 HDMI conductors are Direction-Controlled to reduce RF noise.	This eARC conductor pair features Solid 0.5% Silver conductors and Level 1 Noise-Dissipation to ensure superior audio performance.	AudioQuest’s 18Gbps HDMI cables are guaranteed to have the 18Gbps bandwidth required for compelling features like 8K/30 video, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imagery, and eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel).

AudioQuest 18Gbps High Speed HDMI cables have the bandwidth required for video up to 8K/30 (8-bit, 4:2:0), which is 7680 x 4320 resolution (over 33 million pixels) at up to 30 frames-per-second (fps). 24 and 30 fps are the frame rates for almost all movies and many TV shows.

Specifications

Specifications for product Forest 18

Ground Reference	Tinned Copper
A/V Conductor	0.5% Silver
eARC Conductor	0.5% Silver
Jacket	Black with Green Stripes CMG (CL3/FT4) PVC
Noise-Dissipation	All 19 Conductors Direction-Controlled
Resolution	4K@60Hz / 8K@30Hz
Cable Length	7.5 m = 24.75 ft