DH Labs Air Matrix Cryo
The Air Matrix Interconnect is renowned for delivering uncolored / neutral sound with extraordinary resolution.  It has been the cable of choice for the world’s finest pro-audio and mastering engineers for over a decade.  This cable delivers powerful, tight bottom end, engaging mid-range bloom, and clean extended highs.

The NEW Air Matrix Cryo is different from other treated offerings.   Most manufacturers cryo-treat bulk rolls of cable before assembly.   We cryo-freeze the entire assembly (taking advantage of the benefits of treating the solder joints and connector itself).  The result is a cable that delivers deeper spatial cues, a wider sound-stage, and more vivid imaging.

Fully shielded and low in capacitance, Air Matrix is ideal when long cable runs are required. Each cable is carefully terminated in custom machined rca plugs, or with DH Labs’ high performance ofc/gold XLR connectors. The Air Matrix represents the culmination of everything we have accomplished in cable design, while maintaining our goal of affordability in the often high priced world of audiophile cables.

About Continuous Crystal™ Long-Grain Copper

Our proprietary copper technology (available only in the USA) features higher purity and lower electrical resistance than OFHC, OFC, and OHNO Copper offerings, sonically outperforming competing manufacturers.

Understanding Copper Grain Structure in Audio Cables

The term grain refers to the microscopic fractures or boundaries within the surface of copper. This matters because audio signals primarily travel along the surface of the conductor, and each grain boundary can introduce resistance and signal distortion.

Standard OFHC (Oxygen-Free High Conductivity) Copper – Commonly used in many audiophile-grade cables, this copper contains approximately 1,500 grains per foot.

Linear-Crystal or LC-OFC Copper – A higher grade of copper that has been carefully drawn to reduce grain boundaries, resulting in about 70 grains per foot. This refinement enhances conductivity and signal clarity.

Typical OHNO Copper (Offshore) – Produced using heated mold continuous casting, this process yields ultra-long, single-crystal copper grains—often up to 200 feet in length. It’s a step above in terms of signal purity and performance.

DH Labs Continuous Crystal™ Long-Grain Copper (Made in USA) – Our proprietary copper technology (available only in the USA) pushes performance even further, producing single copper crystals that extend well over 700 feet. With no grain boundaries, extremely low electrical resistance, and a high level of purity, this material represents the pinnacle of copper performance for high-end audio applications.

Specifications

Geometry     Shielded twisted pair
Conductors     DH Labs proprietary surface treated, silver-coated OFC copper, 22 gauge stranded
Dielectric     Low density Air-PFTE Matrix
Shield     Heavy braided shield with 95% coverage
Termination     Ultimate RCA, Ultimate XLR