The first generation "EXPLORER" features flexible polyethylene, geometric design, and air damper that have both electrical properties and flexibility.Since its debut in 2008, the first-generation EXPLORER has met a wide range of needs from pure audio to home theaters with outstanding performance that is hard to imagine from its simple appearance.
However, in 2013, the supply of the PCOCC-A conductor used in the first-generation EXPLORER was discontinued, and the first-generation EXPLORER was unfortunately discontinued.In 2014, this lifeblood was passed on to “EXPLORER V2” with the precision conductor “102SSC”.
In order to inherit the concept of the first model, which has been thoroughly examined, the structure of "EXPLORER V2" is inherited from the first model.Please enjoy Oyaide's proud work, which has been thoroughly polished using the precision conductor "102SSC" and has a new taste.
What is 3E conductor structure?
The 3E stranded structure is a concentric stranded conductor with a concentric strand arrangement, and the stranded wire arrangement is made denser by arranging three different wire diameters. This makes it possible to reduce the diameter of the conductor configuration and improve conductor characteristic values.
These three wires with different conductor diameters are arranged geometrically to minimize the gaps between the wires and improve the wire density. Furthermore, by downsizing the outer diameter of the stranded wire, it maintains a stable and highly accurate outer diameter, and the cross section after twisting is a perfect circle, making it a unique conductor structure in the world.
What is precision conductor “102 SSC”?
- As a result of advanced manufacturing control, the conductivity is 102.3% IACS (at the end of copper elongation)
- To avoid contamination with impurities as much as possible, we use only virgin copper, which does not contain any recycled copper, even among JIS C1011 compliant copper.
- A natural diamond die is used to improve the surface smoothness of the wire.
- Peeling process removes 100% of impurities attached to rolled copper.
- World's first high-density conductor with different diameter 3E twist structure (patented)
- Two-time annealing process eliminates mechanical stress and distortion of the wire
- The wire was created with a processing accuracy of ±1μm, which far exceeds the standard error tolerance of ±8μm.
- Thorough product management including manufacturing control numbers, maintenance, and shipping days
What is the peeling process for precision conductor “102 SSC”?
Normally, impurities that are floating on the surface are removed by cleaning, but "102 SSC" removes 100% of the impurities that are floating on the surface by mechanical peeling, which scrapes the surface down to the μ level.The use of this peeling process on electrical copper wire is unprecedented in the world, and Japan's proud processing technology is also evident here.
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Product features
- The new speaker cable “EXPLORER V2” uses precision conductor “102SSC”.
- A speaker cable with excellent cost performance that is formed in the simplest form, consisting of an insulator and a conductor.
- While inheriting the basic structure of the first generation "EXPLORER", the world's first introduction of patented technology "3E twist" for twisting conductors (Mishu Electric Wire 2007-317477, 2009-266670)
- "3E twisting" is a patented technology that geometrically twists three types of wires with different diameters to create a denser conductor, eliminating deterioration in sound quality due to distortion between the wires.
- The insulator is made of flex polyethylene, which has both electrical properties and flexibility.
- Geometric design minimizes contact with the floor, suppressing vibration propagation from the floor.
- An air damper (hollow layer) is placed between the conductors to dampen vibrations and suppress increases in dielectric constant.
- “EXPLORER V2” and “102SSC” are marked on the sheath to clearly identify the V2 model.
- Available in three thicknesses: 0.75SQ/1.25SQ/2.0SQ, meeting a wide variety of needs such as pure audio, home theater, bi-wire connection, usage distance, and cost.
| EXPLORER 0.75 V2 | EXPLORER 1.25 V2 | EXPLORER 2.0 V2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 2 cores parallel (VFF) | ||
| conductor | 102SSC | ||
| Wire diameter | 0.75SQ (19 strands/3E twist) | 1.25SQ (37 strands/3E twist) | 2.0SQ (37 strands/3E twist) |
| insulator | flex polyethylene | ||
| Outer diameter | 3.3mmx7.3mm | 3.5mmx8.0mm | 3.7mmx8.6mm |
| Sheath engraving color | black | blue | money |
Oyaide staff review
EXPLORER 0.75sq The high resolution is gentle, clear, and rhythmic, but it gives the impression that it is easy to listen to without being harsh on the ears. Although the low range is a little thick, it is also tight, and the mid and high ranges are vivid and the granularity of the sound is expressed clearly and finely.This is sufficient for small systems. EXPLORER 1.25sq The sound tends to be the same as the 0.75sq model, but the low range is thicker and the band balance is excellent. The resolution seems to have increased dramatically from the 0.75sq model, but the sound is a little calmer, and the low-mid range is added, making the overall sound thicker. EXPLORER 2.0sq The resolution is high, the range is wide, and the sound has just the right amount of flesh, dynamism, and stability. Although the sharpness of the high range is slightly reduced, the vocals are felt more clearly, the volume of the low range is moderate, and the band balance is good. This is a high-fidelity model that clearly shows the goodness of 102 SSC.Specifications
| EXPLORER 0.75 V2 | EXPLORER 1.25 V2 | EXPLORER 2.0 V2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 2 cores parallel (VFF) | ||
| conductor | 102SSC | ||
| Wire diameter | 0.75SQ (19 strands/3E twist) | 1.25SQ (37 strands/3E twist) | 2.0SQ (37 strands/3E twist) |
| insulator | flex polyethylene | ||
| Outer diameter | 3.3mmx7.3mm | 3.5mmx8.0mm | 3.7mmx8.6mm |
| Sheath engraving color | black | blue | money |
