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First owner , 2-3 years old 10m length happy to ship interstates https://www.spacehifi.com.au/cables-and-connectors/hdmi-cables/audioquest-forest-18-hdmi-cable?option=6481&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=871096004&gbraid=0AAAAADm-I2HPCc_rxBHkX2C2DTT7QseGB&gclid=CjwKCAjw0sfHBhB6EiwAQtv...
This A$300 asking price for the AudioQuest FOREST interconnect is fair, sitting just above the median of A$298 from three recent AUD comps and well within the typical used range of A$287 to A$354. The Forest remains a respected entry-level cable that outperforms its price, delivering clean signal transmission with effective noise dissipation thanks to its high-purity conductors and Metal-Layer Noise-Dissipation system. Since the price isn’t ambitious and the model is still relevant (not obsolete or replaced by a superior successor), this listing represents a solid buying opportunity for anyone upgrading from basic stock cables.
The Forest’s value lies in its ability to minimize distortion across a wide bandwidth without the cost of premium AudioQuest lines like Black Beauty. If this is original-owner stock with intact shielding and no connector wear, it’s especially worthwhile—no caveats apply at this fair price. Timing matters less here than condition: a clean pair with RCA plugs intact is worth the A$300 ask, especially compared to new retail prices that often exceed A$60–A$100 depending on length.
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Founded in 1980 by Bill Low in Irvine, California, AudioQuest traces its roots to 1978, when Low, a hi-fi store manager and avid enthusiast, began crafting superior audio cables to overcome the signal degradation he observed in existing products. Dissatisfied with subpar materials and construction, he prioritized advanced conductors like 6N copper, innovative insulation, and precise geometries, quickly earning acclaim after demos at events like the 1979 Summer CES. This passion-driven origin propelled AudioQuest from a cable innovator—first U.S. company to advance signal transmission in 1985—to a global force in high-performance audio.
While renowned for its expansive lineup of analog, digital, and AC power cables, including HDMI for video, AudioQuest has broadened into USB DACs and headphone amps, highlighted by the multi-award-winning DragonFly series launched in 2012. The brand also offers Niagara and PowerQuest power conditioners, alongside custom-install solutions, all engineered to maximize system fidelity without venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or turntables.
AudioQuest commands a premium position in the high-end market, supplying thousands of specialist retailers across 60 countries as the dominant cable provider for discerning audiophiles. Its relentless innovation, from conductor purity to dielectric design, delivers tangible performance gains, cementing a reputation for value and musicality that serious hi-fi buyers trust.
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