Takshaka Speaker Cables

$4,132.00

Configuration Straight-wire Speaker Cables Bi-wire Speaker Cables

Length

Amplifier End

Do you prefer bananas or spades on the amplifier end of your cables?

Bananas Spades

Speaker End

Which connectors do you want on the speaker end of your cables?

Bananas Spades

Curing

Professional cable curing is included at no additional charge. Yes = please cure my cable for the recommended 200 hours before shipping. No = please send my cable as soon as it is built.

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I’ll apologize in advance for the length of this post, but I hope you’ll understand. I’m absolutely thrilled with the new Takshaka speaker cables I recently purchased from Jonny at Snake River Audio, and with the outstanding experience I’ve enjoyed while working with him.

Some background: about a year ago, I decided it was finally time to upgrade the last remaining “non-upgraded” component in my system – the cabling. I wasn’t unhappy with my existing setup, which consisted of a mix of solid, mid-level cables that have served me well for years. Still, I knew there was untapped sound quality potential in my system that better cables could reveal and determined that new / better cables might help me get there. I decided to begin with a search for speaker cables to replace my Thales Precision Speaker Cables (Thales is a Swiss Turntable manufacturer, who also makes good audio cables, but for me it was time for something different!)

Yes, I know many people recommend starting with power cables, but I already have some excellent ones in place — Stage III A.S.P. Reference Kraken and Vertere Pulse HB Mains. I’ll revisit those later if I decide to move toward a unified loom, which is a real option down the road.

Having heard Siltech cables many times at my local dealer, I thought they would be a great place to start. I love the sound these offer but I’ll admit, I wasn’t prepared for how steeply prices increase as you move upward in their range, but my dealer was kind enough to provide demo samples within my budget for in-home listening. I tried the Classic Legend 680L, the Classic Legend 880L, and the Royal Single Crown (this last one was over my budget, but I had to hear it for comparison’s sake).

After several weeks of careful listening, I decided on the 880Ls — they offered exactly the level of improvement I was hoping for – to my mind superior to the 680Ls and while still apart (not too distant) from the Royal Single Crowns, they were what I needed. I even wrote in a few Siltech threads that this was the direction I planned to go. But life, as it often does, right at that same time other priorities came up – helping grandchildren with college tuition and other commitments – and a year slipped by without me making the purchase.

In mid-summer I came across this thread about Snake River Audio and found myself returning to it frequently as new posts appeared. Then, in late August, Tom (at What's Best Forum) mentioned that Snake River was having a Labor Day sale, and that caught my attention. I went straight to the Snake River website, read everything carefully (twice, actually), and decided to reach out.

When I called Jonny, he couldn’t have been more enjoyable to speak with – friendly, attentive, and genuinely focused on understanding my needs, what I was looking for. He spoke thoughtfully about his design philosophy, describing both how his products differ from others and where they share similarities. His clarity and passion for what he does were immediately apparent, and I came away fairly impressed.

So, even though I hadn’t arranged a demo (something I almost never skip, but Snake River does not have a demo program) I went ahead and placed an order for a set of Takshaka speaker cables. Normally, I prefer to hear a component in my own system before committing, but Jonny’s straightforward and generous return policy gave me complete confidence to proceed.

A couple of months later, I was still waiting for my order to be completed (though I knew I was in his build queue); apparently, his Labor Day sale drew lots of orders.) When the targeted delivery date came and went, Jonny reached out proactively to explain the situation, and as he quickly discovered, I’m a patient customer. He was completely transparent about the delays, detailing the difficulties he was having obtaining the essential required materials (spools of the precious metal wire strands he uses) from his supplier. Tariffs, supply chain issues, and related price pressures were affecting availability, but his honest disclosure was reassuring about the delay.

Knowing how eager I was to hear what his products could do, Jonny went above and beyond: he sent me the only returned set of speaker cables he had on hand (a pair of his Signature Series speaker cables) so that I could enjoy an immediate sonic upgrade while waiting for my Takshaka’s. That, in my book, is outstanding customer service. (To be fair, I need to state the only reason this set of speaker cables had been returned was because the customer had upgraded his entire loom from the Signature Series to Takshaka.)

It gets even better. Earlier this month Jonny called to let me know that my cables were nearly finished with their curing phase but wouldn’t be completed before he had to leave for this month’s Capital Audiofest. I told him that wasn’t a problem and I asked if he could extend the burn-in process on my Takshaka’s while he was away. He readily agr...

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Takshaka speaker cable really impressed me. With its true bi-wire design, Gryphon D333 seems to breath more freely and can make the big PSA FR 30 speakers really sing. I briefly turned up to volume to 90+ db. (20 above my normal), the music is still delivered in a very relaxed manner. but the music became so dynamic and energetic, and the bass is abundant without any strain. I heard more detail, texture, better defined layers, and better soundstage structure. But the real beauty lays with its midrange, the vocals are richer and more complex. But there is more, the vocals and instruments sound more neutral yet sweeter. The music becomes more additive. Takshaka brought not just beautiful music but has found the soul of my system. I am done on searching speaker cables.

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My relationship with Snake River Audio began with a pair of Signature speaker cables to replace then current Audience FrontRow speaker cables. The Signature cables completely transformed my system. The soundstage opened up along with increased definition.
When Jonny finished developing the Takshaka speaker cables, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them. The wait was well worth it. I must admit, the jump from the FrontRows was huge with the Signatures. For me, the Takshaka continued that journey. The first thing I noticed was the bass hitting me in the face. All in a very good way. Then I noticed the depth and height of the soundstage increased. One of the most noticeable improvements was the beautiful clarity and definition of the highs and midrange. That was as sweet as could be. This is a purchase I’ll never regret. Thank you, Jonny.
Greg P.
Ventura, CA

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No more Magnum Opus. I have one word to say,Takshaka. The entire loom is amazing,and at these price points they are a money saving bargain. Stop here and look no farther. The service and craftmanship are A 1 . By hand means something special. Do give them a try, with your trial period.

Takshaka Speaker Cables

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Takshaka Speaker Cables

The Takshaka speaker cables are built around a simple idea. Use the best pure precious metals available. Combine them deliberately. Keep the signal surrounded by air. Control noise without choking dynamics.

Pure silver, pure 24k gold, and high-purity OFHC copper each bring different strengths. Silver favors speed, articulation, and low-level detail. Gold adds density, body, and tonal richness. Copper provides weight, drive, and foundation. Used without intent, those traits can fight each other. Used correctly, they work together.

Takshaka uses multiple strand sizes and carefully chosen metal ratios to balance these characteristics without forcing a particular sound. Nothing is exaggerated. Nothing is softened to hide problems. The goal is clarity, scale, and natural musical flow.

The conductors are arranged using our proprietary Eddie Twist® geometry. This maximizes the air dielectric while maintaining mechanical stability along the entire length of the cable. Air is the best dielectric available. Preserving it around the conductors reduces energy storage and allows transients to rise and decay naturally.

The Hanging Faraday® shielding protects the signal and helps create an exceptionally black background.

The goal is not to impress in the first thirty seconds, though it quite often does. But as you'll find out, the longer you listen, the more you hear. More resolution. More space. More breath. Just ... more.

The result is immediate engagement, natural dynamics, and a presentation that feels powerful, unforced, musical, and crystal clear. In short, it’s “D: All the Above.”

The Takshaka in One Word? .. "More"

More resolution.
More space.
More punch.
More breath.
More soul.
Just ... more.

Eddie Twist® Construction

All of our high-current speaker and power cables are built using our proprietary Eddie Twist® geometry. It’s a method I developed to maximize air around the conductors while maintaining mechanical stability along the entire length of the cable.

The result is immediacy without aggression, weight without thickness, and a midrange so dimensional it feels physically present. Dynamics breathe. Transients snap. Music moves effortlessly from silence into life.

Below is a photo of an actual Takshaka conductor strand. You can clearly see the multiple wire sizes working together, along with the intentional air gaps that are central to the Eddie Twist design.

Takshaka conductor strand showing multiple wire sizes and intentional air gaps

Photo: Takshaka conductor strand

If you’d like a deeper look at how the Eddie Twist works and why it matters, you can read the full explanation here.

Read the Eddie Twist® article

Bi-Wire Design

Optimized, Not Duplicated

If a loudspeaker manufacturer designs a speaker to be bi-wireable, it is because the speaker is designed to benefit from being fed that way. The high-frequency and low-frequency sections of the speaker benefit from being fed independently. Those sections do not have the same electrical or mechanical demands.

Tweeters favor speed, low noise, and fine detail. Woofers demand current, control, and grip. Feeding both with the same wire recipe is functional, but it leaves performance on the table.

Many bi-wire speaker cables on the market today are simply two identical cables joined at the amplifier end. That defeats the whole point of bi-wiring.

Our bi-wire designs are different.

While all conductors maintain our combination of the highest-quality precious metals of pure gold, silver, and copper, each leg of a Takshaka bi-wire speaker cable is engineered specifically for the section of the speaker it feeds. The conductors, strand sizes, and metal ratios are chosen intentionally, not just doubled up into two pairs of the same thing.

The high-frequency leg leans a little heavier on the gold and uses a conductor recipe biased toward refinement and tonal density, supporting clarity and harmonic richness without edge or glare. The low-frequency leg leans more on the silver and emphasizes current delivery and control, helping bass notes start and stop cleanly with weight and authority, without bloat.

The Takshaka applies this design philosophy with greater conductor mass, four distinct strand sizes, a newly developed Eddie Twist® geometry, and Hanging Faraday® shielding. These choices allow the cable to remain stable and composed as system demands increase.

Meanwhile, for those who cannot bi-wire, the straight-wire Takshaka delivers the full design intent of the cable and performs exceptionally well in single-input speakers.

Shielded Without Sacrifice

The Hanging Faraday® Design

Every Takshaka speaker cable incorporates our exclusive Hanging Faraday® shielding concept. A design that protects the signal without affecting the signal.

By floating the shield and grounding it only at the source end, interference is safely shunted away without adding capacitance or contaminating the return path. The result is a quieter background, greater contrast, and preserved transient integrity.

This is shielding designed specifically for high-resolution audio systems. Think of it as a Faraday cage: the shield protects without interfering, preserving pristine signal flow and preventing noise leakage into other nearby components.

Direct Comparison: Shielding Effectiveness

Real-world oscilloscope results clearly demonstrate the power of our proprietary
Hanging Faraday® shielding. Test performed in front of a live audience at a trade show,
using a random cable brought up by an audience member:

Noise comparison showing Hanging Faraday shielding performance

Left: Competitor’s “shielded” power cable

Right: Snake River Audio Takshaka with Hanging Faraday®

Result: Over 10dB noise reduction achieved using Hanging Faraday shielding — delivering cleaner power, lower noise floor, and enhanced audio resolution.

What’s in a Name? The Legend of Takshaka

In ancient Indian mythology, Takshaka was the king of the serpent deities... a powerful and revered naga known for wisdom, strength, and protection. As the ultimate Snake God, he embodied the perfect symbolism for what this cable represents: unrivaled performance, elegant power, and elite craftsmanship. Among all our creations, this one sits at the top, so it was only fitting to give it a name worthy of that legacy.

Built by Hand, One at a Time

At Snake River Audio, nothing is mass-produced. Every Takshaka cable is custom-built from the bare wire, raw materials per order. No shortcuts. No outsourcing. Just real craftsmanship, by me and my team, one cable at a time.

Want a specific length or connector not listed? Shoot me an email, we’ll make it happen.

Lead Time & Curing

Once your order is in, we’ll hand-craft your cable and, unless you opt out, run it through a 200-hour curing process before shipping. That means it’s almost fully cured, or "burned in" and ready to perform the moment it hits your system. A little bit of settling time is always suggested, but for the most part, they're ready to go!

Build queue is typically about 8–10 business days, and including curing, most orders ship in about three weeks.

You’ll get automatic email updates from the website throughout the process, including tracking once it ships. If you don't see them, check your "spam" folder. Be sure to mark these emails as "not spam" to ensure future updates.

30-Day Trial. In Your System, On Your Terms

I get it, you need (and should) hear it in your room, not some showroom or hotel suite at an audio show. That’s why we offer a 30-day risk-free trial. If you're not blown away, return the cable in like-new condition and get a full refund, minus shipping and processing fees. Read more details about our return policy here.

Less than 3% of our cables are ever returned. In fact, over 40% of our customers come back for more. That says more than I ever could.

Trade-In Program

Got a Snake River Audio cable you want to upgrade from? Let’s make it easy.

We can accept genuine Snake River Audio cables for trade-in. Just contact us first at SnakeRiverAudio@gmail.com. Once received, we’ll evaluate it based on condition, age, and type, and assign a fair trade-in value, usually 50–75% of original retail.

We list used cables at near break-even, so your trade-in value will reflect actual resale (minus payment and shipping fees.)

I am currently working on a process/partnership to be able to accept non-SRA cables as trade-ins. If you have cables that you don't need any more, even other brands, email and let me know what you've got. I'll need make, model, brand, length, terminations, age (if known), and a couple of pictures to be able to give you a close estimated trade-in value.

Please note: During sale periods, trade-ins are discretionary and handled case-by-case.