QED GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY XT

Speaker cable

QED celebrates its 50th anniversary in style, with the introduction of its Golden Anniversary XT speaker cable. Representing the culmination of five decades of dedicated and extensive research, engineering and audio expertise, Golden Anniversary XT speaker cable is the ideal upgrade for any hi-fi enthusiast who wants to experience the sonic benefits of a high-end speaker cable - but at a real-world price.

QED has been designing and engineering class-leading and award-winning analogue and digital cables for five decades - and the Golden Anniversary XT is the latest demonstration of the company’s expertise.

• NEW X-Tube™ Plus technology combines X-Tube™ with Aircore™ to deliver an even, consistent performance across the entire audible frequency range.
• Ultra-pure Ohno Continuous Cast Copper and 99.99% oxygen-free copper conductor blend helps improve the signal path and signal retention.
• Low Loss Ultra-Uniform Dielectric insulation boosts efficiency and reduces signal loss.
• Airloc™ Forte banana plugs use a cold weld system for permanent attachment to the cable for improved contact area and reduced resistance.
• Cross-sectional area: 2.5 mm²
• Wire gauge: 14 AWG
• Jacket outside diameter: 11.5 mm
• Loop inductance: 0.58 μH/m
• Loop resistance: 14.8 mΩ/m
• Capacitance: 42.0 pF/m
• Dissipation factor @ 10 kHz: 0.0090
• Conductors: 9x 19/0.13 mm OFC + 1x 19/0.13 UP-OPCC
• Insulation: LDPE jacket with 100% coverage of golden / mylar tape wrap
• Plugs and spades: QED Airloc™ Forte banana plugs