Audio T Verdict
Naim Super Lumina is the reference loudspeaker cable developed from the Statement amplification programme. It is intended for systems in which the amplifier, loudspeakers and installation are revealing enough to justify a factory-terminated cable upgrade.
Every option on this Audio T page is an equal-length stereo pair with 4 mm connectors at both ends. The selector covers 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m and 9m pairs; spade-terminated versions should be discussed with an Audio T store before ordering.
Cable length is part of a Naim amplifier installation, not merely a room measurement. Naim's current general guidance specifies at least 3.5m per channel and identifies 5m to 10m per channel as the optimum range, so the listed 3m pair must be checked against the exact amplifier before purchase.
Naim Super Lumina Loudspeaker Cable Pair
Super Lumina loudspeaker cable was created while Naim was developing its Statement amplification system. The design was subsequently made available for other high-performance Naim systems, including compatible 500 Series and Classic Series combinations.
The cable uses individually insulated silver-plated copper conductors of varying diameters and a flexible outer covering. Each pair is assembled and terminated at Naim's Salisbury factory rather than cut from a reel at the point of sale.
Check Length Before Ordering
Measure the complete route from amplifier to each loudspeaker, including bends, furniture and access to the terminals. Both channels are supplied at the selected equal length, even when one loudspeaker is physically closer to the amplifier.
Do not choose the 3m pair solely because it reaches. Confirm that this length is approved for the exact Naim amplifier, as current Naim guidance gives 3.5m per channel as the general minimum.
Lengths Offered on This Page
3m and 4m Pairs
- Two equal-length loudspeaker cables
- 4 mm connectors at both ends
- 3m pair requires amplifier-specific approval
- 4m pair exceeds Naim's current 3.5m general minimum
- Measure for relaxed routing without tension
5m and 6m Pairs
- Two equal-length loudspeaker cables
- 4 mm connectors at both ends
- Within Naim's stated 5m to 10m optimum range
- Suitable for many conventional room layouts
- Allow for cable dressing and terminal access
7m and 9m Pairs
- Two equal-length loudspeaker cables
- 4 mm connectors at both ends
- Within Naim's stated 5m to 10m optimum range
- Useful where the amplifier sits away from the speakers
- Plan a safe route before selecting the length
Developed for Statement
Naim developed a new family of interconnects and loudspeaker cables so its Statement amplification system could be installed with cables created to the same performance brief. Super Lumina loudspeaker cable is the speaker-level part of that range.
Although the original development centred on Statement, Naim also positions the cable for its 500 Series and Classic Series systems. Compatibility still depends on the amplifier's connection requirements and the loudspeaker terminals, so system details should be confirmed rather than inferred from the product family alone.
Factory-Terminated Stereo Pair
The selected length is supplied as a pair: one finished cable for the left loudspeaker and one for the right. Both runs are the same length and are ready terminated, avoiding variation introduced by cutting or terminating the cable at the installation site.
The current Audio T selector identifies every listed version as 4 mm to 4 mm. This means each cable has 4 mm connectors at the amplifier end and at the loudspeaker end. Check that the loudspeaker binding posts accept this connector type and have adequate clearance around the terminal panel.
4 mm and Spade Terminations
Naim lists both 4 mm and spade terminations for Super Lumina loudspeaker cable. This page currently offers only the 4 mm-to-4 mm configuration, so a required spade termination must not be assumed to be included.
If the loudspeaker accepts spades only, or if its terminal layout makes a spade preferable, contact Audio T with the amplifier model, loudspeaker model, required length and connector choice. Availability and the correct direction of a mixed-termination assembly can then be checked before an order is placed.
Single-Wire Cable
One cable run feeds each loudspeaker. Loudspeakers with split high-frequency and low-frequency terminals normally require their own terminal links when used in a single-wire arrangement.
Suitable links depend on the loudspeaker terminal design and the chosen cable termination. Do not assume that links or jumpers are included with the Super Lumina cable pair.
Choosing the Correct Length
Naim advises a general minimum of 3.5m of loudspeaker cable per channel and describes 5m to 10m per channel as the optimum range. These recommendations form part of the electrical loading presented to compatible Naim amplifiers.
The current page includes a 3m factory pair despite that general guidance. Some products or installations may have different approved requirements, but the exact amplifier manual or current Naim advice should take priority. Audio T can confirm suitability before the 3m version is ordered.
Choose the shortest listed pair that both follows the amplifier guidance and allows a practical route. Excess cable should be laid in a loose path rather than tightly coiled, sharply folded or bundled against mains leads.
Amplifier and Loudspeaker Matching
Super Lumina is designed as a Naim-compatible loudspeaker cable, but the terminations must also fit the loudspeakers. Check the amplifier output sockets, loudspeaker binding posts, polarity markings and required cable length before ordering.
Red and black channel polarity must remain consistent from amplifier to loudspeaker. A reversed connection on either channel places the loudspeakers out of phase and should be corrected before listening.
Turn the amplifier off before connecting or disconnecting loudspeaker cables. Insert each connector fully without levering it against the socket, and make sure no conductive part can short the positive and negative outputs.
Cable Dressing and Care
Route each cable in a relaxed curve. Avoid sharp bends, crushing beneath furniture, tension at the connector blocks or repeated flexing close to the terminations. Do not modify or reterminate a finished pair without advice from an authorised Naim retailer.
Keep loudspeaker cable away from mains wiring, power supplies, large transformers and network equipment where the room layout permits. If a speaker cable must cross a mains lead, a right-angle crossing is preferable to a long parallel run.
Dust the outer covering and connector bodies with a clean, dry cloth. Do not apply liquid cleaner to the terminations while the cable is connected, and never work on the cable with the amplifier switched on.
Demonstration Is Recommended
Super Lumina is a substantial system purchase and its value depends on the complete amplifier, loudspeaker and room combination. A comparison with the existing loudspeaker cable is the most reliable way to assess the change in a particular system.
Ask Audio T about an in-store demonstration or home-loan option where available. Take the exact system details and the measured route length so the comparison uses the intended cable configuration.
Key Features
- Reference Naim loudspeaker cable
- Developed from the Statement amplification programme
- Suitable for compatible Statement, 500 Series and Classic Series systems
- Individually insulated silver-plated copper conductors of varying diameters
- Flexible outer covering
- Factory assembled and terminated in Salisbury
- Supplied as two equal-length cables for a stereo system
- 4 mm-to-4 mm termination on every option currently listed by Audio T
- 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m and 9m pairs selectable
- Spade-terminated versions subject to separate confirmation
Technical Specifications
- Product type: Factory-terminated loudspeaker cable pair
- Supplied quantity: Two equal-length cables for left and right channels
- Current Audio T lengths: 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m and 9m per channel
- Current Audio T termination: 4 mm connector to 4 mm connector
- Alternative manufacturer termination: Spade versions available subject to configuration and current availability
- Conductor material: Silver-plated copper
- Conductor construction: Individually insulated conductors of varying diameters
- Assembly: Factory assembled and terminated
- Manufacturing location: Salisbury, United Kingdom
- Recommended application: Compatible Naim Statement, 500 Series and Classic Series systems
- Naim general minimum length: 3.5m per channel
- Naim stated optimum length: 5m to 10m per channel
- Current selector caution: Confirm the listed 3m pair against the exact amplifier before ordering
- Signal type: Amplified loudspeaker-level audio
- Finish: Dark grey cable with metal termination blocks
Specifications describe the configurations currently shown by Audio T together with Naim's current general installation guidance. Confirm the amplifier, loudspeakers, terminations and required route length before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the selected price for one cable or a pair?
It is for a stereo pair: two loudspeaker cables of the selected equal length, one for each channel.
Which lengths are listed on this page?
The current selector offers 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, 7m and 9m pairs, all terminated with 4 mm connectors at both ends.
Can I use the 3m pair with a Naim amplifier?
Check first. Naim's current general guidance specifies at least 3.5m per channel, so suitability of the 3m factory pair must be confirmed for the exact amplifier model.
What length does Naim recommend?
Current general guidance gives 3.5m per channel as the minimum and 5m to 10m per channel as the optimum range. Product-specific instructions take priority where they differ.
Do both channels need to be the same length?
Yes. The product is supplied as an equal-length pair even if one loudspeaker is closer to the amplifier.
Are spade connectors available?
Naim identifies spade termination as available for Super Lumina, but the current Audio T selector shows only 4 mm-to-4 mm pairs. Ask Audio T to confirm the required mixed or spade configuration.
Are loudspeaker terminal links included?
They should not be assumed to be included. Loudspeakers with split terminals require suitable links or jumpers for single-wire use, chosen to match the terminal layout and cable termination.
Can the cable be shortened after purchase?
It is a finished factory-terminated cable pair. Do not cut, shorten or reterminate it without first consulting Audio T or Naim, as this changes the approved assembly and may affect suitability.
How should excess cable be arranged?
Use a loose, open route without tight coils, sharp folds or tension at the connectors. Keep it sensibly separated from mains cables and power supplies.
Is Super Lumina only for Naim loudspeakers?
No. It can be used with compatible passive loudspeakers, provided their terminals accept the selected connectors and they are suitable for the connected Naim amplifier.
Is this the same product as a Super Lumina interconnect?
No. This cable carries amplified loudspeaker-level audio between an amplifier and passive speakers. Super Lumina component interconnects are separate, low-level signal cables with different connectors and construction requirements.
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Checks for the exact Naim amplifier and loudspeaker combination
- Guidance on minimum, optimum and practical cable length
- Confirmation of 4 mm or spade termination requirements
- Advice for single-wire loudspeakers and terminal links
- Help planning equal-length cable routes
- In-store demonstration and home-loan guidance where available
- Installation advice for connector polarity and cable dressing
- Ongoing Naim system and servicing support
Contact your local Audio T store
with the amplifier model, loudspeaker model, connector requirements and measured route so the correct Super Lumina cable pair can be confirmed.
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