QED XT40i 2m Terminated Pair (Grey) is rated
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QED XT40i 2m Terminated Pair (Grey)
Terminated 2m Pair of Speaker Cables
£109
”At this price, you’ll struggle to get your system sounding cleaner.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ – 5 Star review.
Terminated 2m lengths – ready to go
At 2 metres each, these terminated cables are ideal for desktop and smaller rooms and when your hi-fi is between the speakers. With the plugs already fitted, simply plug in and go.
Airloc Forte plugs for the best quality termination
QED’s Airloc cold weld system ensures a high contact, long-lasting join between the plugs and cable. This not only gives the best sound possible but also excellent durability, with no chance of a dry solder break or lose connection screw. The Forte plugs use a spring loaded connection pin for a tight connection with all 4mm speaker terminals.
An award-winner, improved
Building on the award-winning original, the XT40i adds new tech to make the best, better still. The new Air Gap dielectric improves the sound’s precision, while improved X-Tube technology enhances the stereo imagining and realism.
Air Gap dielectric
For the improved XT40i, QED has increased the separation between conductors, creating a low-loss Air Gap dielectric. This improves the dissipation and capacitance characteristics, resulting in many sonic improvements. In terms of carrying a rhythm and timing, the XT40i is better than ever.
X-tube technology
Conventional cables can fail to conduct high frequencies uniformly across the entire conductor area. QED's X-Tube cable technology allows a near-linear signal transfer at treble frequencies for greater detail and realism of sound - especially at higher frequencies.
Very low resistance – ideal for longer runs
A further benefit with the QED XT40i cable is the large 4mm squared cross sectional cable area. Combined with the use of 99.999% oxygen-free copper cable, there's very low resistance, which makes it easier for your amplifier to drive your speakers, no matter what its power rating. It also makes the cable suitable for longer cable runs, with less signal loss over longer lengths.
Whatever you taste in music, hear it at its best, with the QED XT40i.
Terminated 2m lengths – ready to go
At 2 metres each, these terminated cables are ideal for desktop and smaller rooms and when your hi-fi is between the speakers. With the plugs already fitted, simply plug in and go.
Airloc Forte plugs for the best quality termination
QED’s Airloc cold weld system ensures a high contact, long-lasting join between the plugs and cable. This not only gives the best sound possible but also excellent durability, with no chance of a dry solder break or lose connection screw. The Forte plugs use a spring loaded connection pin for a tight connection with all 4mm speaker terminals.
An award-winner, improved
Building on the award-winning original, the XT40i adds new tech to make the best, better still. The new Air Gap dielectric improves the sound’s precision, while improved X-Tube technology enhances the stereo imagining and realism.
Air Gap dielectric
For the improved XT40i, QED has increased the separation between conductors, creating a low-loss Air Gap dielectric. This improves the dissipation and capacitance characteristics, resulting in many sonic improvements. In terms of carrying a rhythm and timing, the XT40i is better than ever.
X-tube technology
Conventional cables can fail to conduct high frequencies uniformly across the entire conductor area. QED's X-Tube cable technology allows a near-linear signal transfer at treble frequencies for greater detail and realism of sound - especially at higher frequencies.
Very low resistance – ideal for longer runs
A further benefit with the QED XT40i cable is the large 4mm squared cross sectional cable area. Combined with the use of 99.999% oxygen-free copper cable, there's very low resistance, which makes it easier for your amplifier to drive your speakers, no matter what its power rating. It also makes the cable suitable for longer cable runs, with less signal loss over longer lengths.
Whatever you taste in music, hear it at its best, with the QED XT40i.
Overview
Length of cable
2m
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year
Features
Terminated
Yes
Picture approximate. Actual plug design differs.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rono from
It made a real difference
Replaced aging gayle speaker cable with the QEDXT40I. The difference is noticeable right through the sound spectrum. The result is a clearer sound and was a much cheaper upgrade than replacing my monitor audio bronze speakers which now have a new lease of life.
Date published: 2023-04-24
Rated 5 out of
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Steve326 from
Clearer sound
Bought with new speakers and believe they helped but the speakers themselves were a significant improvement (ATC SCM19)
Date published: 2023-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kane1968 from
Fantastic cable
I never thought that expensive speaker cable would make a difference to cheap cable but this cable has changed my mind .the sound from my klipsch speakers is now full of base and treble .I would recommend this cable to anyone. Really think well made with banana plugs
Date published: 2022-11-28
Rated 5 out of
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Ivybridge Mark from
Great cables!
What can I say, the guys in RS recommended these as I hade just bought a top end amp and speakers, they sound great, nice and heavy cable, lays flat, good plus on either end. would recommend. got the 5 meter pack so I had flexibility to move my speakers about.
Date published: 2022-10-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Christian V from
Solid build
The cables look and feel solid, terminated with some quality Airloc banana plugs.
For my Hi-Fi setup (Marantz PM7000N amp + Dali Oberon 5 speakers) I wouldn't say the improvement in sound is spectacular, but it is noticeable, with improved sound clarity and channel separation.
They are probably not worth double the price compared to the QED XT25 for my Hi-Fi system and perhaps they need a more expensive setup to unleash their full potential, or, maybe just like with speakers they sound better after some burn-in time.
As a bonus compared to the QED25, I like their silver colour better.
All in all I'm quite happy with the product and would recommend for someone wanting the best sound from their Hi-Fi system.
Date published: 2022-10-03
Rated 3 out of
5
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RAYDAD from
HAD TO BUT FAR MORE THAN REQUIRED
AS MY SPEAKERS NEED TO FACE INTO THE ROOM WITH ONE EITHER SIDE OF THE SETTEE, I ONLY NEEDED A 3M AND 5M LENGTH BUT I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO BUY A PACK WITH 2 X 5M LENGTHS WHICH MEANS ONE IS WAY TOO LONG AND THEREFORE THIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE GIVEN THE PRICE OF THE CABLE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THE CABLE SHOULD NOT BE FOLDED/BENT BUT THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE IF I WANT TO KEEP THE OVERLONG CABLE HIDDEN WITH IT BEING MUCH TOO LONG AS THE SPEAKER HAS TO GO WHERE IT IS SITUATED.
Date published: 2022-04-22
Rated 5 out of
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2Fat2Furious from
Excellent cables.......
Pricey but well worth the money, improved the sound from a pair of MA Bronze 200's. Buy wise, buy once.
Date published: 2021-10-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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KevinY from
Outstanding improvement in sound.
I bought a pair of terminated QED XT 40i 5 meter cables.
I was astonished on how speaker cable can improve the sound.
These cables are worth every penny, I am so pleased with them.
A simple upgrade without having to change your equipment.
Date published: 2021-08-21
