Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable

Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable

The Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable represents a remarkable achievement in high-end loudspeaker cable design, combining exceptional transparency, extraordinary resolution and an effortlessly natural musical presentation.

Developed as the successor to the acclaimed original Ultra Silver, this second-generation cable takes the distinctive qualities of the Tellurium Q Silver Family to a substantially higher level of performance.

While the Black Family has earned its reputation for natural tonal balance, smoothness and organic musical coherence, the Ultra Silver II places greater emphasis on transparency, fine detail and the ability to reveal subtle information within complex recordings.

Its greatest achievement is not simply providing more detail. It is the ability to deliver exceptional resolution without introducing artificial brightness, tonal imbalance or listening fatigue.

A New Level of Silver Family Performance

The Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable was developed to extend the resolution, clarity and musical realism of its predecessor.

Independent reviewers have highlighted improvements in low-level detail, timing, tonal precision and the reproduction of recorded acoustic space.

Despite its highly revealing character, the cable maintains a natural tonal balance and avoids the exaggerated upper-frequency emphasis sometimes associated with high-resolution audio cables.

The result is a refined and involving presentation suitable for demanding high-end audio systems.

Engineered for Signal Integrity and Musical Timing

Tellurium Q develops its cable range with particular attention to phase behaviour, electrical characteristics and signal timing.

Rather than concentrating exclusively on conductor materials, the company considers the interaction between cable geometry, dielectric properties, damping, inductance, capacitance and resistance.

The manufacturer’s objective is to minimise unwanted phase-related distortion and preserve musical information as accurately as possible.

These design priorities are particularly important in revealing audio systems, where small variations in timing and tonal relationships can influence the perceived coherence of the performance.

Tellurium Q does not publish every proprietary construction detail, preferring to protect the research and engineering behind its designs.

Exceptional Resolution Without Artificial Brightness

Every Musical Detail in Its Natural Place

The Ultra Silver II is designed for listeners who want to discover more information within their favourite recordings without compromising musical coherence.

Fine instrumental textures, subtle reverberation and delicate changes in dynamics can become easier to distinguish in suitably resolving systems.

Importantly, the additional detail is intended to remain part of a natural musical presentation rather than being pushed artificially forward.

Voices retain their expressive character, acoustic instruments their tonal colours and complex orchestral passages their sense of scale and organisation.

This combination of openness and naturalness makes the Ultra Silver II particularly attractive for high-resolution loudspeakers.

Sound Quality and Musical Performance

Extraordinary Transparency and Detail Retrieval

The Ultra Silver II is designed to reveal low-level musical information that may be less apparent with more modest loudspeaker cables.

Subtle instrumental textures, ambient information and fine harmonic structures become easier to follow without unnecessary emphasis.

Its transparent presentation allows capable amplification and loudspeakers to communicate the differences between recordings with greater clarity.

Natural Midrange and Vocal Expression

A truly resolving loudspeaker cable should preserve the relationship between detail and tonal accuracy.

The Ultra Silver II aims to reproduce vocals with natural body, texture and expressive detail.

Acoustic instruments benefit from improved separation while retaining the harmonic richness that makes their sound immediately recognisable.

This combination of resolution and tonal balance is one of the qualities repeatedly highlighted in independent reviews.

Extended High Frequencies Without Harshness

High-frequency performance is one of the defining characteristics of the Tellurium Q Silver Family.

The Ultra Silver II is designed to communicate delicate upper-frequency information without introducing excessive sharpness or brightness.

Cymbals, strings and fine acoustic reflections can be reproduced with clarity and extension while preserving their natural character.

Precise Timing and Dynamic Expression

Musical timing is fundamental to the Tellurium Q design philosophy.

The Ultra Silver II aims to preserve the relationship between transients, harmonic information and the natural decay of instruments.

Greater precision can contribute to a stronger impression of rhythmic organisation, dynamic contrast and musical involvement.

Bass Extension, Weight and Definition

Powerful Bass with Outstanding Control

The Ultra Silver II is designed to combine substantial low-frequency extension with excellent definition and tonal accuracy.

Bass instruments should retain their individual pitch, texture and rhythmic characteristics rather than merging into an indistinct mass.

Independent reviewers have reported improved bass extension and clarity compared with the original Ultra Silver generation.

With capable amplification and loudspeakers, the cable can help communicate the scale and dynamic structure of demanding musical recordings.

Soundstage Depth and Three-Dimensional Imaging

The ability to reproduce spatial information is an important part of the Ultra Silver II’s character.

Carefully recorded music contains information about instrument placement, acoustic reflections and the relationship between performers and their recording environment.

The Ultra Silver II aims to preserve these details, helping suitably resolving systems communicate soundstage width, depth and image focus.

The result can be a convincing three-dimensional presentation where instruments remain individually identifiable without losing their relationship to the musical whole.

Ultra Silver II vs Original Ultra Silver Speaker Cable

The transition from the original Ultra Silver to the Ultra Silver II represents a substantial development in the Tellurium Q range.

Independent comparisons describe improvements in clarity, bass resolution, timing, instrumental separation and overall musical coherence.

The second-generation design is intended to provide greater insight into the recording while maintaining the original cable’s natural tonal philosophy.

For existing Ultra Silver owners, the Ultra Silver II represents an important upgrade option, particularly in systems capable of resolving fine musical differences.

Designed for High-End Audio Systems

The Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable is intended for discerning listeners using high-quality amplification and revealing loudspeakers.

Its combination of transparency, dynamics and natural tonal balance makes it appropriate for a broad range of carefully assembled high-fidelity systems.

Potential applications include:

• Reference integrated amplifiers and high-resolution loudspeakers
• Separate preamplifier and power amplifier combinations
• High-performance valve amplification
• High-current solid-state power amplifiers
• Full-range floorstanding loudspeakers
• Premium standmount loudspeakers
• Reference stereo listening systems

Construction and Factory Termination

Carefully Finished for Reliable Connections

Tellurium Q supplies its loudspeaker cables with factory termination options designed for compatible amplifier and loudspeaker binding posts.

The Ultra Silver II is available with banana or spade terminations, depending on the installation requirements.

Its distinctive flat cable construction and protective sleeving form part of the manufacturer’s overall design approach.

Bi-wire configurations can also be produced during manufacture by incorporating the necessary additional cable arrangement.

For optimum installation, choose the appropriate cable length and termination type for the amplifier and loudspeakers.

Reviews and International Awards

The Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II has received international recognition from specialist audio publications for its transparency, musical detail, tonal neutrality and outstanding performance in high-end audio systems.

Awarded and Recommended by…

Note: The awards illustration includes recognition associated with the Ultra Silver product family. The reviews below identify the second-generation Ultra Silver II where applicable.

Stereolife – Highly Recommended

“Tellurium Q is a real phenomenon.”

Stereolife praised the Ultra Silver II for its exceptional clarity, ability to reveal previously unnoticed musical information and its naturally balanced presentation.

The reviewer particularly appreciated how the cables improved perceived detail and stereo organisation without thinning the bass or introducing excessive high-frequency emphasis.

Tomasz Karasiński – Stereolife

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Paul Rigby – The Audiophile Man

“They sound like a range hike above the Ultra Silver Is.”

Paul Rigby compared the original Ultra Silver generation with Ultra Silver II and reported significant improvements in soundstage width, musical detail, bass depth and upper-frequency delicacy.

His review described a level of improvement substantially greater than a typical second-generation revision might suggest.

Paul Rigby – The Audiophile Man

Read the full Ultra Silver II review

HiFi Pig – Janine Elliot

“The music was clean and precise yet still very musical.”

Former BBC sound engineer Janine Elliot praised the Ultra Silver II for its natural presentation, improved timing and impressive ability to extract additional detail from familiar recordings.

Using equipment that included Chartwell LS3/5a loudspeakers and valve amplification, the reviewer reported greater resolution and convincing low-frequency information.

Janine Elliot – HiFi Pig

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Hi-Fi+ – Alan Sircom

“You could spend twice as much and not get as good sound.”

Hi-Fi+ praised the substantial improvement over the original Ultra Silver, particularly the natural midrange, deep bass and delicate high-frequency reproduction.

The review emphasised the cable’s ability to preserve instrumental expression and the natural decay of recorded reverberation.

Alan Sircom – Hi-Fi+

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The Ear – Chris Kelly

Chris Kelly described the Ultra Silver II as the best loudspeaker cable he had encountered in his own system at the time of reviewing.

He particularly appreciated the way the cables allowed additional performance to emerge from familiar components and recordings.

Chris Kelly – The Ear

Read the review reference at Tellurium Q

HiFi World – Original Ultra Silver

The original Ultra Silver also received recognition from HiFi World for its midrange detail, high-frequency extension and coherent musical timing.

This earlier review provides useful historical context for the development of the Ultra Silver range, rather than being a direct review of Ultra Silver II.

Read the original Ultra Silver HiFi World review

Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable Specifications

• Manufacturer: Tellurium Q
• Model: Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable
• Official product code: US-SC
• Product type: High-performance loudspeaker cable
• Performance family: Silver Family
• Application: Amplifier to loudspeaker connection
• Construction: Flat-profile speaker cable
• Termination options: Banana or spade
• Bi-wire configuration: Available by factory arrangement
• Length: Selected according to installation requirements
• Pricing basis: Manufacturer pricing per single metre

Ultra Silver II vs Ultra Black II Speaker Cable

The Tellurium Q Ultra Black II Speaker Cable belongs to the Black Family, with an emphasis on natural tonal balance, smoothness and organic musical coherence.

Ultra Silver II is positioned higher in the manufacturer’s current performance hierarchy and places greater emphasis on transparency, resolution and detail retrieval.

Ultra Black II may be particularly attractive in systems where smoothness and a relaxed tonal presentation are priorities.

Ultra Silver II is intended for listeners who want to explore greater openness and musical information without sacrificing naturalness.

Ultra Silver II vs Silver Diamond Speaker Cable

Silver Diamond occupies a higher position within the Tellurium Q Silver Family.

It is designed for reference-level systems where the highest possible levels of refinement, transparency and musical resolution are the priority.

Ultra Silver II nevertheless represents a compelling high-end alternative, combining many of the qualities associated with the Silver Family at a lower position in the range.

The ideal choice depends on the system’s resolving ability, matching requirements and the listener’s expectations.

Ultra Silver II vs Silver III Speaker Cable

The Silver III Speaker Cable offers an introduction to the highly detailed, transparent and natural presentation of the Silver Family.

Ultra Silver II sits higher in the range and is designed to deliver a greater level of resolution, spatial precision and musical sophistication.

Listeners moving from Silver III to Ultra Silver II should consider the capabilities of their amplification and loudspeakers when evaluating the potential benefits.

Matching Tellurium Q Interconnects

For a complete Silver Family system, the Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable can be combined with the manufacturer’s corresponding analogue interconnects.

Ultra Silver II RCA

The Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II RCA Interconnect is designed for compatible single-ended analogue connections between DACs, preamplifiers and amplifiers.

Ultra Silver II XLR

The Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II XLR provides the corresponding option for compatible balanced analogue connections.

Mixing different Tellurium Q families is also possible, depending on the tonal character of the connected components and the listener’s preferences.

Who Is the Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable For?

The Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable is especially suitable for listeners who own revealing high-end audio systems and want to discover more musical information without introducing exaggerated tonal characteristics.

It is particularly relevant for sophisticated amplification, transparent loudspeakers and systems where resolution, instrumental separation and natural musical flow are important priorities.

It is also a natural upgrade candidate for owners of the original Ultra Silver who want to experience the improvements introduced by the second-generation design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official product code?

The official Tellurium Q product code is US-SC.

Is Ultra Silver II brighter than Ultra Black II?

Not necessarily. Ultra Silver II is designed to provide greater openness and resolution, but the Silver Family philosophy emphasises natural tonal balance rather than artificial brightness.

Is Ultra Silver II suitable for valve amplifiers?

Yes. It can be used with compatible valve amplification and loudspeaker connections, provided the cable termination and system requirements are appropriate.

Is Ultra Silver II better than the original Ultra Silver?

Independent reviewers have reported significant improvements in resolution, timing, bass performance and overall clarity with the second-generation design.

Can Ultra Silver II be supplied with banana connectors?

Yes. Tellurium Q lists banana and spade terminations as available options.

Can the cable be supplied in a bi-wire configuration?

Yes. Tellurium Q states that its speaker cables can be manufactured for bi-wiring by adding the required cable during production.

How is the speaker cable length calculated?

Tellurium Q lists speaker cable pricing per single metre. For example, a stereo pair measuring 2.5 metres per channel requires a total of 5 metres of cable.

Should both speaker cable runs have the same length?

Matching lengths are a common installation choice, but the correct configuration depends on the equipment layout and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Can I combine Ultra Silver II speaker cables with Black Family interconnects?

Yes. Tellurium Q cables from different families can be combined according to the overall system balance and listening preferences.

Tellurium Q Cable Families

Blue Family

Warm and forgiving for systems with a slightly forward tonal balance or for listeners who prefer a smoother and more relaxed presentation.

Blue and Ultra Blue are also particularly 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, organic whole with natural tonal colour and convincing musical realism.

Silver Family

Designed as a highly open and uncoloured signal path, offering exceptional transparency, dynamic freedom and natural tonal accuracy.

The Silver Family aims to combine extended high frequencies, detailed bass and extraordinary musical information with a coherent, analogue-like presentation.

Why Choose Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable?

The Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable combines outstanding detail retrieval, natural tonal balance, controlled bass, exceptional transparency and a highly involving musical presentation.

Its ability to reveal subtle information without unnecessary brightness makes it a particularly attractive choice for demanding high-end audio systems.

Recognised by respected international audio publications, the Ultra Silver II represents an important achievement within the Tellurium Q Silver Family.

Official Manufacturer Information

For further technical information, termination options, manufacturer commentary and independent reviews, visit the official Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable product page.

Price and Availability

The Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II Speaker Cable is available to order from Chameleon Audio.

Please contact us for required cable lengths, termination options, bi-wire configurations, current availability and international delivery.

Discover the exceptional transparency, musical realism and resolution of the Tellurium Q Silver Family.