The new Golden Anniversary XT speaker cable represents the culmination of five decades of dedicated and extensive research, engineering and audio knowledge, making this speaker cable a fantastic upgrade for any hi-fi lover who wants to experience the acoustic benefits of a high-end speaker cable, but without the high end price tag. QED has been designing and engineering award-winning, class-leading analogue and digital cables for five decades. The Golden Anniversary XT is the latest demonstration of the company's design and engineering expertise. Quality Electronic Design (QED) was formed in 1973 by hi-fi enthusiasts, Bob Abraham and Ian Vine.
The company QED is now considered the original cable brand, having released QED 79 Strand, widely recognised as the world's first "specialist" loudspeaker cable. The 79 strand demonstrated that speaker cables can have a very real and tangible affect on audio performance. NEW X-TubeT Plus technology combines X-TubeT with AircoreT to ensure an even, & consistent performance across the entire audible frequency range. Ultra-pure Ohno Continuous Cast Copper and 99.999% 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. AirlocT 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. Jacket outside diameter 11.5 mm.Loop inductance 0.58 µH/m. Loop resistance 14.8 mO/m. Conductors 9 x 19/0.13 mm OFC + 1 x 19/0.13 mm UP-OCC. Insulation LDPE jacket with 100% coverage of golden/mylar tape wrap. Plugs and spades QED AirlocT Forte banana plugs.
The Golden Anniversary XT helps our reference system deliver high levels of clarity and dynamic subtlety... There is no doubt that the QED Golden Anniversary XT is an excellent performer. If your system merits a speaker cable at this level, put this one on your shortlist.(In conclusion) the Golden Anniversary XT cable delivers outstanding performances at a very reasonable cost. Hi-Fi Choice, 5 Stars, Recommended Award.
The QED Golden Anniversary XT Loudspeaker Cables are a fantastic bargain for their asking price; the build quality, termination, and overall sound quality are very hard to fault. Ecoustics, Editor's Choice Award. They will grab as much detail from the music as the price point of these cables will allow. They will lower the noise and allow your hi-fi to shine. They also try their best to get out of the way, while giving the music itself a sense freedom but also a firm framework to work within. Again, it's a trust thing.You can rely on the QED Golden Anniversary XT cables. The Audiophile Man, Deeply Groovy Award. I barely need to say that, compared to high-end cables costing 10x more, QED's Golden Anniversary XT represents stunning value.
It's equally refreshing to discover a cable whose technical specification precisely matches that found in our independent testing. All of which contributes to the reassurance of a brand, and cable, offering no-nonsense sound and build quality at a great price.
In the sparsely populated world of hi-fi bargains, this one is Golden! - Hi-Fi News, Editor's Choice Award. Orders placed on a Friday morning will be delivered on the Monday. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will be dispatched on the following Monday. Which is highly recommended for its costs and efficiency.
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