AudioQuest 7.5 Meter (25 Feet) Forest 18 8K HDMI Cable - HDMIFOREST7/5

AudioQuest HDMIFOREST7/5 7.5 Meter (25 Feet) Forest 18 8K HDMI Cable

AudioQuest Forest 18 HDMIFOREST7/5 is a Long-Length High Speed 18Gbps HDMI 2.0b cable built for home theater and audio/video systems that require a premium long-run connection. The active design supports video up to 8K/30¹, HDR imagery and eARC, bringing advanced picture and audio capabilities together in one cable. It gives home entertainment users and installers an in-wall-rated option designed to maintain the stated 18Gbps feature set across an extended HDMI run.

At the center of Forest 18 is a combination of solid Long-Grain Copper conductors, 0.5% silver plating and Level 1 Noise-Dissipation. Rather than treating noise control as an isolated detail, AudioQuest direction-controls all 19 HDMI conductors - from audio/video and eARC signal conductors to Ground-Reference drains, control conductors and power conductors. This comprehensive orientation is designed to improve RF-noise dissipation throughout the cable. The resulting construction joins premium conductor metal with the active architecture needed for demanding long-distance entertainment connections.

Beyond bandwidth, the cable's materials and design are chosen to support clean signal transmission. Carefully selected insulation and sophisticated shielding complement the high-purity conductor metal, helping minimize interference and distortion as audio and video move through the connection. Active frequency equalization enables the cable to deliver its 18Gbps performance over long distances, while the durable design is built for consistent everyday use. The result is a thoughtfully engineered AudioQuest solution for planned systems where HDR, enhanced audio return and high-resolution video all need to travel over the same extended path.

Key Features

eARC: 0.5% Silver + Level-1 Noise-Dissipation

The enhanced audio return channel is not left to a generic conductor arrangement. Forest 18 assigns the eARC pair solid 0.5% silver conductors and Level 1 Noise-Dissipation, a combination AudioQuest uses to improve audio performance on the return path.

4K-8K

At its maximum stated video format, Forest 18 carries 7680 x 4320 resolution at up to 30 fps using 8-bit, 4:2:0 video. The supported 24 and 30 fps rates align with common frame rates for movies and television programming.

Active Frequency Equalization

Built-in frequency equalization makes the cable's full 18Gbps performance possible at lengths up to 50 ft (15 m). This active approach equips Forest 18 for extended installations while retaining its specified HDR, eARC and high-resolution video capabilities.

Direction-Controlled Conductors

Conductor direction is managed across every signal and support path, not only the primary audio/video channels. The orientation covers A/V and eARC signal conductors, Ground-Reference drains, control lines and power conductors to address radio-frequency noise throughout the HDMI connection.

Features

• Solid Conductors
  Avoids the strand interactions that can introduce dynamic cable distortion.
• 0.5% Silver Metal
  Plates Long-Grain Copper with 0.5% silver to improve Noise-Dissipation.
• Direction-Controlled Conductors
  Controls orientation across all 19 HDMI paths to reduce RF noise.
• eARC: 0.5% Silver + Level-1 Noise-Dissipation
  Applies upgraded conductor metal and noise control to the enhanced audio return path.
• 18Gbps Bandwidth
  Carries the throughput required for HDR imagery, eARC and supported high-resolution video.
• 4K-8K
  Accommodates movie and television formats up to the cable's stated 8K/30 maximum.
• Long-Distance 18Gbps Entertainment Experience
  Keeps the specified 18Gbps feature set available across extended HDMI runs.
• Active Frequency Equalization
  Enables full-bandwidth operation at cable lengths up to 50 ft (15 m).
• Clear Signal Transmission
  Reduces interference and distortion for clean audio and video transfer.
• High-Quality Materials and Design
  Combines high-purity metal with selected insulation and shielding to minimize distortion.
• Durable and Reliable Design
  Delivers consistent performance for everyday home entertainment use.
• In-Wall Rated
  Rated for in-wall installation.

Footnotes:

¹ The 8K/30 claim is specified as 8-bit, 4:2:0, at 7680 x 4320 resolution and up to 30 fps.