AudioQuest YIQ-G Component Video Cable 3m (9.8 ft)

The AudioQuest CinemaQuest YIQ-G is a high-performance component video cable designed to deliver accurate, detailed analog video signals between compatible home theatre components. Featuring three individually shielded 75-ohm coaxial cables, the YIQ-G maintains separate signal paths for the Y, Pb and Pr components of a component-video connection, helping preserve picture clarity, colour accuracy and signal integrity.

Constructed using AudioQuest's solid silver-plated Long-Grain Copper (SP-LGC) conductors, nitrogen-injected Hard-Cell Foam insulation and comprehensive foil and braid shielding, the YIQ-G is engineered to minimize signal degradation and unwanted interference. Gold-plated RCA connectors provide reliable connections, while its distinctive black nylon braid with blue, red and green accents offers a durable, premium finish.

Measuring 3 metres (9.8 feet), this CinemaQuest cable provides convenient connectivity between compatible DVD players, AV receivers, televisions, projectors and other component-video equipment. The cable's three matched coaxial channels help preserve the separation of luminance and colour-difference information for accurate analog video reproduction.

Dedicated Three-Channel Component Video Design

The YIQ-G incorporates three identical coaxial cables, each designed to transmit one component of an analog YPbPr video signal.

The Y channel carries luminance information, which determines brightness and fine picture detail. The Pb and Pr channels carry colour-difference information, allowing compatible displays to reconstruct the complete colour image.

Unlike composite video or S-Video connections, component video keeps these signals separate. This avoids the combining and separation processes associated with those formats, helping preserve picture detail and colour accuracy when used with compatible equipment.

Solid Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper Conductors

Each YIQ-G coaxial cable features a 26 AWG solid Long-Grain Copper (LGC) centre conductor with a silver-plated surface.

The silver plating represents approximately 1.25% of the conductor material, providing enhanced high-frequency conductivity while retaining the benefits of a solid copper conductor.

AudioQuest's Long-Grain Copper construction is designed to reduce unwanted signal distortion associated with conductor material characteristics, supporting accurate transmission of high-frequency analog video information.

Nitrogen-Injected Hard-Cell Foam Insulation

The YIQ-G uses nitrogen-injected Hard-Cell Foam (HCF) insulation surrounding each centre conductor.

This specialized dielectric contains microscopic gas-filled cells that reduce the amount of solid insulation material interacting with the signal.

The construction helps minimize dielectric-related distortion while maintaining the stable 75-ohm characteristic impedance required for accurate analog video transmission.

Comprehensive Double Shielding

Each coaxial channel incorporates a combination of Foil/Mylar/Foil shielding and a tinned copper braid.

The layered shielding design provides 100% combined coverage, helping protect sensitive analog video signals against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI).

This protection is particularly beneficial when video cables are routed near power cords, amplifiers and other electronic components.

Precision 75-Ohm Coaxial Construction

Accurate component-video transmission requires cables with a consistent 75-ohm characteristic impedance.

The YIQ-G's matched coaxial construction, solid conductors and Hard-Cell Foam dielectric work together to maintain appropriate electrical characteristics along each signal path.

Keeping the three video channels electrically consistent helps minimize unwanted signal reflections and maintain picture quality between compatible source and display equipment.

Gold-Plated RCA Connectors

The YIQ-G features six RCA male connectors, with three connections at each end of the cable assembly.

Gold-plated contacts provide corrosion resistance and dependable electrical contact with compatible RCA component-video sockets.

The connectors are professionally attached using AudioQuest solder, providing secure terminations designed for long-term signal reliability.

Colour-Coded Component Video Connections

The cable uses green, blue and red connector identification to simplify installation and ensure that each component-video signal is connected to its corresponding input or output.

The green connector carries the Y luminance signal, the blue connector carries the Pb colour-difference signal, and the red connector carries the Pr colour-difference signal.

Premium Braided Cable Jacket

The CinemaQuest YIQ-G features a distinctive black nylon braided exterior with blue, red and green accents that reflect its three-channel component-video configuration.

The protective jacket helps provide durability during installation and handling while maintaining a recognizable premium AudioQuest appearance.

Each individual coaxial cable has an approximate diameter of 5.31 mm (0.209 inches).

Versatile 3-Metre Installation Length

The 3-metre (9.8-foot) length provides flexibility for connecting compatible home theatre equipment without requiring source and display components to be positioned immediately beside each other.

This makes the cable suitable for traditional entertainment cabinets, AV equipment racks and component-video installations where moderate cable reach is required.

The YIQ-G transmits analog component video only. It does not carry audio signals and does not directly support HDMI or DisplayPort equipment without appropriate signal conversion.

Features:

• High-performance component-video cable from the AudioQuest CinemaQuest series
• 3 m (9.8 ft) cable length
• Three individually constructed 75-ohm coaxial video channels
• Designed for analog YPbPr component-video transmission
• 26 AWG solid silver-plated Long-Grain Copper (SP-LGC) centre conductors
• 1.25% silver-plated conductor material
• Nitrogen-injected Hard-Cell Foam insulation
• Stable 75-ohm characteristic impedance
• Foil/Mylar/Foil inner shielding
• Tinned copper braid outer shielding
• 100% combined shielding coverage
• Designed to minimize electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference
• Six gold-plated RCA male connectors
• AudioQuest soldered connector terminations
• Green, blue and red colour-coded component-video connections
• Distinctive black nylon braided jacket with coloured accents
• Suitable for compatible DVD players, AV receivers, televisions and projectors

Specifications:

General

• Brand: AudioQuest
• Series: CinemaQuest
• Model: YIQ-G 3.0M
• UPC: 092592021471
• Product Type: Component Video Cable
• Signal Type: Analog Component Video
• Signal Format: YPbPr
• Number of Video Channels: 3
• Quantity: 1 Three-Channel Cable Assembly

Video Signal Configuration

• Video Format: Analog YPbPr Component Video
• Y Channel: Luminance
• Pb Channel: Blue Colour-Difference
• Pr Channel: Red Colour-Difference
• Channel Construction: Three Identical Coaxial Cables
• Characteristic Impedance: 75 Ohms Per Channel
• Audio Transmission: Not Supported

Conductor Construction

• Conductor Material: Solid Silver-Plated Long-Grain Copper (SP-LGC)
• Conductor Gauge: 26 AWG (Approximately 0.13 mm²)
• Silver Content: 1.25% of Conductor Material
• Conductor Geometry: Solid Centre Conductor
• Cable Configuration: Three 75-Ohm Coaxial Channels

Dielectric and Insulation

• Insulation Material: Nitrogen-Injected Hard-Cell Foam (HCF)
• Dielectric Design: Gas-Filled Cellular Insulation
• Impedance Control: Designed to Maintain 75-Ohm Characteristic Impedance

Shielding

• Inner Shielding: Foil/Mylar/Foil
• Outer Shielding: Tinned Copper Braid
• Combined Shielding Coverage: 100%
• Interference Protection: EMI and RFI Shielding

Connectors

• Connector A: 3 x RCA Male
• Connector B: 3 x RCA Male
• Total Connectors: 6 RCA Male
• Connector Contact Finish: Gold-Plated
• Termination Method: AudioQuest Solder
• Connector Identification: Green (Y), Blue (Pb), Red (Pr)
• Connection Type: Analog Component Video RCA

Cable Construction and Dimensions

• Cable Length: 3 m (9.8 ft)
• Individual Coaxial Cable Diameter: 5.31 mm (0.209 in)
• Outer Jacket: Braided Nylon
• Jacket Colour: Black with Blue, Red and Green Accents

Compatibility

• Compatible Connections: Analog Y/Pb/Pr Component Video
• Typical Source Equipment: DVD Players, Compatible AV Receivers and Component-Video Sources
• Typical Display Equipment: Televisions and Projectors with Component-Video Inputs
• HDMI Compatibility: Requires Separate Signal Conversion
• DisplayPort Compatibility: Requires Separate Signal Conversion
• Audio Signal Support: No

What's in the Box:

• 1 x AudioQuest CinemaQuest YIQ-G Component Video Cable, 3 m (9.8 ft), with Three RCA Male Connectors at Each End