Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable

Description

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable

The Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable takes the natural, smooth and coherent character of the Black Family to a considerably higher level of resolution, timing and musical involvement.

Developed as the successor to the award-winning original Ultra Black, the Ultra Black II delivers greater detail, improved clarity and a more organic presentation while remaining unmistakably part of Tellurium Q’s Black Family.

Positioned above the Black II Speaker Cable and below Black Diamond, it is designed for high-resolution audio systems where greater transparency, dynamics and spatial definition are required without introducing artificial brightness or hardness.

From the Original Ultra Black to Ultra Black II

The original Ultra Black occupies an important place in Tellurium Q history.

The company recalls that its earliest prototype was unusually thick, stiff and visually crude, yet its performance immediately impressed its UK distributor.

That prototype eventually evolved into a much slimmer and more flexible production cable while maintaining the fundamental performance characteristics that had created the excitement in the first place.

Ultra Black II takes that concept considerably further, using what Tellurium Q learned during the development of later cable generations to improve resolution, timing and musical realism.

Timing and Musical Drive

Timing is one of the qualities most frequently associated with Tellurium Q cables, and it is particularly important to the Ultra Black II.

The cable is designed to preserve the relationship between individual musical events rather than simply emphasising frequency extremes.

A more precise sense of timing can improve rhythm, transient definition and the way individual instruments interact within the performance.

The result can be a presentation that feels faster and more involving without sounding artificially sharpened.

Bass Weight with Greater Control

Ultra Black II is capable of producing substantial low-frequency weight while maintaining excellent definition.

Bass notes are intended to remain clearly separated, allowing pitch, texture and rhythmic information to remain audible even during complex passages.

This combination of extension and control is particularly useful with full-range loudspeakers and high-current amplification.

Soundstage Depth and Image Focus

A resolving speaker cable can influence how clearly spatial information within a recording is perceived.

The Ultra Black II is designed to improve separation and image stability without making performers sound artificially isolated from one another.

In a capable system, this can produce greater depth, more precise positioning and a stronger impression of the acoustic environment surrounding the performers.

Designed for High-End Systems

The Ultra Black II makes most sense in systems capable of exposing small changes in timing, resolution and tonal balance.

It is particularly suitable for high-quality integrated amplifiers, pre/power combinations and revealing loudspeakers where cable performance can become an audible part of the overall system balance.

Its Black Family character also makes it useful in systems that are highly transparent but should not become unnecessarily forward or aggressive.

Mark of Authenticity

Tellurium Q prints identifying foil text directly onto the flexible insulation of its cables.

The manufacturer explains that this process requires specialised machinery and is considerably more difficult than applying a conventional label.

The unusual production process also makes the cables harder to counterfeit, helping owners identify genuine Tellurium Q products.

Reviews & Awards

The Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable has received extensive international recognition for its timing, clarity, dynamics, spatial performance and musical engagement.

Awarded and Recommended by…

HiFi Club

“The sound of the analog feel is definitely full of charm.”

HiFi Club highlighted the cable’s smooth high-frequency behaviour and its ability to combine control with an analogue-like musical character.

HiFi & Music Source

“There have been just three ‘Night and Day’ moments over this period.”

HiFi & Music Source considered its experience with the Ultra Black II one of the rare system changes that produced an immediately obvious improvement.

HiFi & Music Source

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The Ear

“I was genuinely taken aback when I first installed the Tellurium Q Ultra Black II speaker cables.”

The Ear selected the Ultra Black II for recognition in its 2019 Awards Edition after finding the difference unusually easy to identify.

The Ear Awards Edition 2019

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Hi-Fi+

“The character of the speaker cables is distinctly pacy.”

Hi-Fi+ particularly highlighted the Ultra Black II’s rhythmic ability and the way its timing contributes to an engaging and powerful musical presentation.

Hi-Fi+

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HiFi Knights

“The Ultra Black II may be the end of their search for a still reasonably priced, high quality speaker cable.”

HiFi Knights praised the cable for recreating venue acoustics and audience information convincingly, contributing to a stronger feeling of involvement in live recordings.

HiFi Knights

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HiFi Pig

“The differences were stunning.”

HiFi Pig highlighted a substantial increase in perceived information and low-level detail, describing the Ultra Black II as the best speaker cable the reviewer had heard in that particular system.

HiFi Pig

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Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable Specifications

• Type: High-performance loudspeaker cable
• Series: Ultra Black II
• Family: Black Family
• Official product code: UB-SC
• Application: Stereo loudspeaker connection
• Configuration: Supplied according to required cable length
• Pricing structure: Manufacturer pricing calculated per single metre
• Factory terminated: Yes
• Matching jumper links: Available

Ultra Black II vs Black II Speaker Cable

The

Tellurium Q Black II Speaker Cable

offers many of the fundamental qualities of the Black Family at a more accessible price.

The Ultra Black II moves substantially further in low-level resolution, transient precision, bass control, spatial definition and overall scale.

Both retain a smooth and coherent tonal philosophy, but Ultra Black II is designed for systems capable of exploiting considerably greater resolution.

Ultra Black II vs Black Diamond Speaker Cable

Black Diamond sits above Ultra Black II within Tellurium Q’s Black Family.

It pushes further into transparency, micro-dynamic information, spatial precision and overall refinement.

Ultra Black II nevertheless occupies an important position in the range because it offers a significant amount of Black Family performance without requiring the investment of the Diamond level.

Ultra Black II vs Ultra Silver Speaker Cable

Ultra Black II and Ultra Silver belong to different Tellurium Q performance families.

Ultra Black II focuses on natural tonal balance, smoothness, timing and organic musical coherence.

Ultra Silver moves further toward neutrality, openness, extension and transparency.

The better choice depends on the complete system. A highly revealing or slightly forward system may benefit from Ultra Black II, while a neutral or slightly warm system may respond well to the more open presentation of the Silver Family.

Matching Ultra Black II Cables

For loudspeakers using separate high-frequency and low-frequency terminals, explore the matching

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Jumper / Link
.

For single-ended analogue connections, discover the

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA
.

For balanced analogue connections, explore the

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR
.

Who Is the Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable For?

The Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable is designed for listeners who want substantially greater resolution and musical involvement without making their system unnecessarily bright or analytical.

It is particularly well suited to high-resolution loudspeakers, powerful integrated amplifiers and pre/power systems capable of revealing improvements in timing, dynamics and spatial information.

It is also a natural upgrade for Black II owners who want to remain within the Black Family while moving to a clearly higher performance level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official product code?

The official Tellurium Q product code for the Ultra Black II Speaker Cable is UB-SC.

Where does Ultra Black II sit in the Tellurium Q range?

Within the Black Family speaker cable range, Ultra Black II sits above Black II and below Black Diamond.

Is Ultra Black II brighter than Black II?

Not necessarily. Ultra Black II is more resolving and transparent, but it remains firmly within Tellurium Q’s Black Family philosophy of smoothness, natural tonal balance and reduced apparent harshness.

Is it suitable for highly revealing loudspeakers?

Yes. Its combination of resolution and tonal smoothness makes it particularly suitable for high-resolution loudspeaker systems.

Are matching jumper links available?

Yes. Tellurium Q produces dedicated Ultra Black II jumper links for loudspeakers equipped with multiple binding posts.

Tellurium Q Cable Families

Blue Family

Warm and forgiving for systems with a slight edge or for listeners who prefer a smoother and more relaxed presentation.

Blue and Ultra Blue are especially suitable for AV and home cinema systems.

Black Family

Smooth, finely detailed and highly resolving while reducing apparent harshness.

Music is presented as a coherent and organic whole with strong realism, natural tone and excellent image focus.

Silver Family

The Silver Family is designed as a highly open and uncoloured signal path with exceptional transparency, extension, dynamic freedom and natural tonal colours.

Explore More Tellurium Q

For a more accessible Black Family speaker cable, explore the

Tellurium Q Black II Speaker Cable
.

For matching loudspeaker jumper links, discover the

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Jumper / Link
.

For matching balanced analogue connections, explore the

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II XLR
.

For matching single-ended analogue connections, explore the

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II RCA
.

Browse the complete

Tellurium Q collection at Chameleon Audio
.

Official Product Information

For current manufacturer information, product hierarchy and reviews, visit the

Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable official product page
.

Price & Availability

The Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable is available from Chameleon Audio.

Please contact us for the required length, termination configuration, current availability, system matching advice and international shipping options.