Kimber Hero CU
- Condition
- Excellent
- Location
- GB
- Seller
- Ray
- Source
- HiFi Forsale
- Posted
- 3 Aug 2026
- Last seen
- 4h ago
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1.5m length of Hero terminated with RCA plugs(similar to PJB) Excellent condition. Looks like brand new. Photo's on request
What’s the risk here beyond usual cable age, because on the numbers this looks like a strong deal? At £150, it sits below the £168 25th percentile and under the £170 median for recent GBP comparables, so this is priced to move rather than a stretch.
That makes sense for a well-regarded Kimber speaker cable: the HERO line is usually bought for its clean, detailed presentation and very solid build, and a tidy excellent-condition pair can be an easy win if you want a step up without paying top-of-market money. The upside is best when the terminations are original and both channels are clean, but at this price the main question is simply whether the length and connectors suit your system.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Kimber Kable traces its roots to 1979, when Ray Kimber founded the company in the United States after working at a Los Angeles sound and lighting firm in the mid-1970s. Frustrated by noise interference in professional disco installations, Kimber experimented with braided wire designs to counter RFI and EMI without shielding. Hand-braiding his first speaker cables proved transformative, not only rejecting noise but enhancing audio fidelity, prompting him to launch the brand as a pioneer in high-end cabling.
The company specializes exclusively in audiophile cables, including speaker wires, interconnects, and power cords, eschewing amplifiers, speakers, or source components. Its signature technologies—such as Varistrand conductors blending varied strand diameters, GyroQuadratic braiding, and high-purity copper or silver with Teflon insulation—minimize loop area and antenna effects for superior neutrality. Precision terminations and robust builds underscore a commitment to durability and performance.
Kimber Kable holds a venerable position in the high-end audio market, revered for over four decades as a boutique innovator among discerning buyers. While pricing sparks debate, its proven noise-rejection geometry, worldwide dealer networks, and comprehensive warranties affirm its status as a trusted choice for systems demanding transparency and longevity.
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