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QED Golden Anniversary XT Speaker Cable Pair
"The Golden Anniversary XT helps our reference system deliver greater clarity and dynamic subtlety...There’s no doubt that the QED Golden Anniversary XT is a superb performer. If your system warrants this level of speaker cable, put this on your shopping list." What Hi-Fi? 12-2023 - 5 starsThe Golden Anniversary XT speaker cable celebrates QED's 50 years of success. The Golden Anniversary XT speaker cable represents the culmination of five decades of dedicated and extensive research, design, and expertise. It is an ideal upgrade for any hi-fi enthusiast looking to experience the sonic benefits of a high-end speaker cable at a very affordable price.
Quality Electronic Design (QED) was founded in 1973 by hi-fi enthusiasts Bob Abraham and Ian Vine - a duo united by an interest in developing new technologies. The company is widely regarded as a pioneer of higher quality cables, having released the QED 79 Strand speaker cable, widely recognised as the world's first "specialised" speaker cable. This product demonstrated how cables can have a tangible effect on sound quality.
QED's Genesis Report on speaker cable design is one of the most significant publications in the field. This research scientifically confirmed principles that are as valid today as they were 28 years ago and that influence all QED's development projects, including the pioneering X-Tube™ technology, which enables precise and consistent signal transmission across the entire frequency range.
"Their rich balance should work brilliantly in a wide range of systems... In terms of performance, these cables represent excellent value for money... cables that enhance musical enjoyment without breaking the bank." The Ear 07-2023 - Best Buy Award
- New X-Tube™ Plus technology combines X-Tube™ and Aircore™ for consistent performance across the audible frequency range.
- High purity Ohno Continuous Cast 99.999% oxygen-free copper conductor blend helps to improve the signal path and keep the signal pristine.
- Low Loss Ultra-Uniform dielectric insulation increases efficiency and reduces signal loss.
- Airloc™ Forte banana plugs use a cold-welding system for permanent cable termination, improving contact surface area and reducing resistance.
Technical specifications:
- Outer diameter: 11.5 mm
- Conductor diameter: 2.5 mm2
- Resistance: 14.8 mΩ/m
- Capacitance: 42.0 pF/m
- Inductance: 0.58 μH/m
- Dissipation factor @ 10 kHz: 0.0090
- Conductors 9 x 19/0.13 mm OFC + 1 x 19/0.13 mm UP-OCC
- Insulation LDPE jacket with 100% gold/mylar tape wrap
- Connectors: QED Airloc™ Forte banana plugs (contrary to the picture, the connectors of the factory-terminated cable are not metal-shelled but finished with sturdy heat shrink tubing)