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Chord Epic X Speaker Cable - Custom Length
£80.00 Special Price £70.00 £58.33
SKU
Epic X
10 Years
New
24 hours
EpicX has been part of Chord's speaker cable range for many years – it’s a shielded cable that works with pretty much every style of speaker. From mid-price to high end, EpicX brings detail, dynamics, resolution and coherence to every speaker it’s used with. It’s particularly good at bringing control and definition across the bass frequencies and is the ideal cable solution for floor-standing speakers.
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Chord Epic X Speaker Cable - Custom Length
EpicX has been part of Chord's speaker cable range for many years – it’s a shielded cable that works with pretty much every style of speaker. From mid-price to high end, EpicX brings detail, dynamics, resolution and coherence to every speaker it’s used with. It’s particularly good at bringing control and definition across the bass frequencies and is the ideal cable solution for floor-standing speakers.
EpicX is based on Chord's multi-award-winning Chord OdysseyX speaker cable. Both cables use 12 AWG oxygen free copper negative and positive conductors, silver-plated and insulated with XLPE before an outer PVC jacket is applied. The key difference (and performance leap) is due to the effective high frequency combination shield and translucent PVC jacket that is added to EpicX.
ChordOhmic Silver-Plated Banana & Spade Plugs
Chords ChordOhmic silver-plated loudspeaker plugs are designed to bring both the electrical and sonic benefits of silver to speaker cables.
Silver-plating not only makes sense from an electrical point of view, it can give an audibly superior result during listening tests, when compared with gold plated connectors. Plugs will also benefit from a major clean, using a good contact cleaner or enhancer.
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"Replacing the Chord Company’s PTFE-based Epic speaker-cable after a decadeis the EpicX, a midrange propositionharnessing XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene)insulation technology. A while back, Chordcame up with ‘Taylon’ but it is expensive;XLPE is a practical alternative with similarbenefits, for its cheaper products.The EpicX is, like the original, a shieldeddesign that can “integrate with virtuallyevery type of speaker...improving detail, dynamics, resolution and coherence”. It employs silver-plated I2AWG OFC conductors, coated with “layers of XLPE”." (Read More) What Hi-Fi? Announcement - Chord Company EpicX Speaker Cable
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Specification:
- Please note, you need to enter a quantity of 2 for a pair
- Conductor: Silver-plated OFC
- Insulation: XLPE
- Configuration: Twisted pair
- Shielding: High density foil and 93% coverage metal braid. Translucent PVC outer jacket
- AWG: 12
- mm2: 3.31
- Diameter: 11mm
Termination
This cable is custom-made according to customers specific requirements as selected by the various drop-down options above. Future Shop’s highly experienced engineers professionally terminate Chord Cable’s using their superb silver-plated ChordOhmic plugs.
ChordOhmic is Chord’s new silver-plated termination option designed to bring both the electrical and sonic benefits of silver to your speaker cable. Future Shop terminates Chord speaker cables using Chord’s special HEXGUN. An airtight crimp is applied to the plug creating a secure and protected termination. This is a solder-free, airtight fusion between the cable and plug offering optimum signal transfer, excellent signal quality and perfect long-term performance. Furthermore, the banana plug itself is in contact with the binding post again at 360 degrees. The net effect of this is it maximises the signal transfer from the plug into your equipment and hence a superior performance. When a bare wire is used not all the conductors are in contact with the binding post and as a result, some loss occurs.
Future Shop also offer gold-plated banana and spade plugs which are soldered as an alternative to the ChordOhmic plugs.
How to Order
From the dropdown menus' above, simply select the length of cable, the type of plugs required at the ‘Amplifier end’ and ‘Speaker end’ and click on the 'Add to Basket' button to add the item to your basket. Your cable will be dispatched as soon as it has been made by Future Shop's or the manufacturer’s engineers and has completed the specified burn-in process (if any), subject to Future Shop’s Terms & Conditions and stock availability.
About The Chord Company 
The Chord Company is dedicated to offering excellence in audio and audio visual cable design. Chord products have earned numerous accolades in the audio and recording industries over the past two decades. Based in Salisbury UK, The Chord Company continues to drive cable design and technology to its limits with the majority of its spectacular array of performance products designed and made in the UK.
Specification:
- Conductor: Silver-plated OFC
- Insulation: XLPE
- Configuration: Twisted pair
- Shielding: High density foil and 93% coverage metal braid. Translucent PVC outer jacket
- AWG: 12
- mm2: 3.31
- Diameter: 11mm
UK Delivery
1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option
Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.
2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
Enhance Your Experience: Free Cable Burn-In Service with Nordost VIDAR Machine
Please take note of the following details regarding our cable burn-in service:
- Cable Compatibility: We regret to inform you that we cannot burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA plugs. In order for cables to undergo the burn-in process, they should be terminated or have connectors.
- Timing: Cables will be burnt in for the selected period after processing your order. For custom-length cables, the burn-in process will occur after they have been terminated by the manufacturer or our engineers unless specified otherwise in the product description.
- Availability: Future Shop provides our cable burn-in service free of charge, but its availability is at our discretion. While we strive to fulfil all burn-in requests for the specified time periods, please understand that during exceptionally busy periods, we may be unable to meet the demand due to limited connections on the Nordost Vidar cable conditioning machines.
The Nordost VIDAR cable burn-in machine integrates three key functions into one operation:
- Charge Neutralisation: It eliminates charges that accumulate around the cables and their insulation, ensuring a more balanced electrical environment.
- Deep Conditioning: The machine provides a wide band and deep conditioning process that affects the conductor core, resulting in changes to the signal transmission through the metal. This deep conditioning enhances the cable's performance.
- Ultrasonic Surface Conditioning: The VIDAR machine utilizes ultrasonic waves to condition the surface of the conductors, optimizing their contact and overall conductivity.
The VIDAR employs a proprietary combination of composite and complex signals to condition the cables. These signals comprise ultra-low and ultra-high frequencies, extending beyond the range of video frequencies. The signal moves back and forth along the cable, penetrating deep into the core with ultra-low frequencies and traversing the surface with ultra-high frequencies. This transmission method generates beat harmonics between the two complex waveforms, which permeate all layers of the cable. The circuitry of the VIDAR also drives electrons from the conductor into the insulation area, neutralizing electrical charges.
So, what does this all mean for you?
The ultimate outcome of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation in your audio system.
Now, you may wonder why cable burn-in is necessary. During cable manufacturing, gasses become trapped as insulation is applied over the conductors. Additionally, new cables often possess high electrical charges, resulting in a brittle and bright sound that lacks the desired detail and depth for music production.
When cables undergo burn-in, the trapped gasses are dissipated, and small impurities in the conductor metals begin to exhibit diode-like behaviour, favouring current flow in a specific direction.
Here are the physical effects of the burn-in process:
- Charge Neutralisation: The burn-in process neutralizes charges in the conductors and insulation, promoting a more balanced electrical environment.
- Wide Bandwidth Frequencies: The conditioning affects how signals pass through the metal, enabling a wider range of frequencies to penetrate all cable layers.
- Signal Transmission: The burn-in process establishes the directionality of the cable, optimizing signal transmission from one end to the other.
When cables are properly burnt in, you can expect the following audible changes in your audio system:
- Fuller and Natural Sound: Your system should be capable of producing a more immersive and realistic performance with a fuller and more natural sound.
- Increased Detail: You may notice enhanced details and nuances in the music, allowing you to perceive subtle elements that were previously hidden.
- Improved Soundstage: The dimensionality of your system's soundstage can be greatly improved, creating a more spacious and immersive listening experience.
At Future Shop, our goal is to maximise your satisfaction. That's why we offer a free burn-in service on all our cables before they arrive at your door, enabling you to sit back and enjoy the benefits of properly conditioned cables in your audio system.
READ MORE ABOUT THE NORDOST VIDAR CABLE TREATMENT
Customer Reviews
5 /5.0 of 24 Reviews
Voodoo and Superstition
DrDar
4 Sep 2024
Reading a review about speaker cables used to seem somewhere between voodoo and superstition to me until a few years ago. In my opinion, there shouldn't be any significant differences as long as you use reasonably decent cables and connectors.
However, since I've been using a much better amplifier (Cyrus) and speakers (Spendor), this opinion has changed. Cables can indeed improve the performance of a system if they have a neutral sound, meaning they don't unnecessarily boost highs or lows. Conversely, they can degrade performance if they aren't neutral.
The Chord Epic X definitely enhances the sound, especially compared to the cables I was using before (QED Reference). In my view, this is a clear recommendation, especially if you use Cyrus amplifiers that require BFA connectors.
However, since I've been using a much better amplifier (Cyrus) and speakers (Spendor), this opinion has changed. Cables can indeed improve the performance of a system if they have a neutral sound, meaning they don't unnecessarily boost highs or lows. Conversely, they can degrade performance if they aren't neutral.
The Chord Epic X definitely enhances the sound, especially compared to the cables I was using before (QED Reference). In my view, this is a clear recommendation, especially if you use Cyrus amplifiers that require BFA connectors.
Excellent cable
Ian
10 Mar 2024
Verified Buyer
I ordered a 5 m. pair of Epix X speaker cables to replace the Shawline cables I've been using.
The current components the Epics are connected to are: Rega Appollo CD transport into a Merason Frero DAC, Origin Live Aurora Mk4 turntable with an Encounter Tone Arm and Ortofon Quintet Black/ Gold Note Phono into a Rega Aethos amp.
The Epics have a tighter Bass and appear to have a sharper overall sound. My only problem is that they are about a foot too short. My bad!
The current components the Epics are connected to are: Rega Appollo CD transport into a Merason Frero DAC, Origin Live Aurora Mk4 turntable with an Encounter Tone Arm and Ortofon Quintet Black/ Gold Note Phono into a Rega Aethos amp.
The Epics have a tighter Bass and appear to have a sharper overall sound. My only problem is that they are about a foot too short. My bad!
Causing massive lack of sleep
Vik
3 Nov 2023
Verified Buyer
I ordered a length pair after some remodelling in our living room. The sound is amazing - the only downside is that the change is so apparent that I haven’t slept much since I got these.
The ordering, and shipping process was seamless.
The ordering, and shipping process was seamless.
Can be too good in some circumstances
Daniel reagan
7 Aug 2023
Verified Buyer
Equipment used, Roksan Blak CD player, Exposure 5010 pre and 5010 monoblocks, Q Acoustics Concept 50 speakers, NVA and Ecosse XLR interconnects.
My previous speaker cable was QED Silver Anniversary XT. Although the Q Acoustics speakers are the weak link in this system, they do scale up, and the Chord Epic X was bought specifically to do just that, which for the vast majority of my CD collection, achieves this.
I don’t think I have managed to get to bed before 3 am since I hooked them up. However, they do show up quite brutally any poor or badly produced recordings, and sometimes I feel like hooking up my old cables ( including all the other cables, which are also new) because some of my collection now sounds awful.
Sometimes less is more. Would I do it again? Absolutely, put the right stuff in and be prepared for your jaw to drop and your eyes to water, but isn’t that how music is supposed to be?
My previous speaker cable was QED Silver Anniversary XT. Although the Q Acoustics speakers are the weak link in this system, they do scale up, and the Chord Epic X was bought specifically to do just that, which for the vast majority of my CD collection, achieves this.
I don’t think I have managed to get to bed before 3 am since I hooked them up. However, they do show up quite brutally any poor or badly produced recordings, and sometimes I feel like hooking up my old cables ( including all the other cables, which are also new) because some of my collection now sounds awful.
Sometimes less is more. Would I do it again? Absolutely, put the right stuff in and be prepared for your jaw to drop and your eyes to water, but isn’t that how music is supposed to be?
Very good customer service and very good products
Kats
11 Jul 2023
Verified Buyer
This is the first time I have bought a cable from Future Shop. I am very satisfied with everything about it, including the free burn-in service and the fast shipping.
I am also very satisfied with the quality of the products. With this new cable, the low, mid and high ranges are all very clear. I have also noticed an improvement in sound resolution.
I am also very satisfied with the quality of the products. With this new cable, the low, mid and high ranges are all very clear. I have also noticed an improvement in sound resolution.
First buy from Future Shop
S.Kim
9 May 2023
Verified Buyer
My companions are B&W 702 S3 + NAD M33 + bundle speaker cable by Norstone + Tidal. With the system, classical music recorded the 60s/70s was not clear enough. The rock guitar riff was like a midi sound. Except for those, I was very satisfied with the system.
By changing the cable to Epic X, the hi opened like a lily top, the rock guitar riff is getting stickier, and the low was tight as it used to be with Norstone. Most satisfying is for Twitter as it gets more airy and ambient with a wider and higher sound stage
With help from Future Shop, I could make a faster decision to Epic X, and the result was 100% satisfaction to my taste.
Also, I would like to thank all the reviewers. They helped me to take the right direction.
I recommend this cable to those with issues like me, especially for D-class.
By changing the cable to Epic X, the hi opened like a lily top, the rock guitar riff is getting stickier, and the low was tight as it used to be with Norstone. Most satisfying is for Twitter as it gets more airy and ambient with a wider and higher sound stage
With help from Future Shop, I could make a faster decision to Epic X, and the result was 100% satisfaction to my taste.
Also, I would like to thank all the reviewers. They helped me to take the right direction.
I recommend this cable to those with issues like me, especially for D-class.
Significant Difference
Ian
17 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
Dear Futureshop,
Cables delivered on time. Thanks.
They made a significant difference from the first minute of listening, and after a week, I'm delighted with the investment. I bought them to sweeten the top-end performance of my Neat Explorers -which they do. However, the improved bass has surprised me; which is tighter and more natural sounding than I've experienced in a living room set-up.
Hi-res streamed classical music (Qobuz) is particularly enhanced to my ears. I'd unhesitatingly recommend the Chord EpicX cable to lovers of orchestral music seeking an instant upgrade to their home hifi.
Cables delivered on time. Thanks.
They made a significant difference from the first minute of listening, and after a week, I'm delighted with the investment. I bought them to sweeten the top-end performance of my Neat Explorers -which they do. However, the improved bass has surprised me; which is tighter and more natural sounding than I've experienced in a living room set-up.
Hi-res streamed classical music (Qobuz) is particularly enhanced to my ears. I'd unhesitatingly recommend the Chord EpicX cable to lovers of orchestral music seeking an instant upgrade to their home hifi.
The Epic X Provides Epic Eerformance..
Sanjay Marathe
8 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
Epic X speaker cable, as the name suggests, exhibits epic performance. It is specially designed for floor standing speakers.
My Dynaudio contour 30 speakers delivered stellar, balanced sound. The bass is tighter, and overall there was a great improvement in sound quality.
Highly recommended
My Dynaudio contour 30 speakers delivered stellar, balanced sound. The bass is tighter, and overall there was a great improvement in sound quality.
Highly recommended
Upgrade to speaker cables
Mark Jenkins
1 Apr 2022
Verified Buyer
I decided to upgrade my speaker cables, and Futureshop was my preferred supplier. I went with the Chord Epic X, and I haven't been disappointed.
I took advantage of the free burn-in, and straight out the box, they sound great. Hopefully, after a few more hours of listening, they will get even better!
I took advantage of the free burn-in, and straight out the box, they sound great. Hopefully, after a few more hours of listening, they will get even better!
Stunning upgrade
Paul
21 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
I upgraded my speaker cable from the QED Genesis Silver Spiral due to a hifi move & one cable being 10cm short just my luck, lol, but wow, so glad I did.
The difference is phenomenal omg. More grip, actually more bass too & stereo imaging that I actually thought was impossible on 2 channel audio. Everything is completely updated. Mega difference
Also brilliant quick delivery & service again from Future Shop.
The difference is phenomenal omg. More grip, actually more bass too & stereo imaging that I actually thought was impossible on 2 channel audio. Everything is completely updated. Mega difference
Also brilliant quick delivery & service again from Future Shop.
Chord Epic X speaker cable is top notch
Eddie
25 Dec 2021
Verified Buyer
The speaker cables purchased were made by positive reviews, and I also enquired about a HiFi guru enjoying a high-end HiFi system for over 35 years.
Initially, I had two options from The Chord company, where Epic X speaker cables are at a lower price. The guru knows my Amp, Speakers...and he recommended Epic X.
We started to enjoy more clearer human voices, more details on music. I am not a professional, but it is noticeable that more enjoyable sound/music than I have ever had with the same HiFi system.
We have run them for about two weeks, and the sound is gradually getting better and better.
It's worth investing in this cable since I feel the singer voice more closer to me, hard to describe about the feeling with the same speakers, amp, CD player and CDs.
Initially, I had two options from The Chord company, where Epic X speaker cables are at a lower price. The guru knows my Amp, Speakers...and he recommended Epic X.
We started to enjoy more clearer human voices, more details on music. I am not a professional, but it is noticeable that more enjoyable sound/music than I have ever had with the same HiFi system.
We have run them for about two weeks, and the sound is gradually getting better and better.
It's worth investing in this cable since I feel the singer voice more closer to me, hard to describe about the feeling with the same speakers, amp, CD player and CDs.
Wow
Shayne
15 Aug 2021
Verified Buyer
Short version… the room sounds twice as big as it is, clean, controlled and wide open. This is a wonderful product worth every penny (even before fully burned in).
A house move necessitated replacing some rather good (or so I thought) Kimber Kable. Man alive, the Chord Epic is so much better I checked Future Shop hadn’t sent the wrong stuff… it has made a good Linn/Roksan/b&w system sound so clean and rhythmic nothing will need changing again for another 20 years.
If it had cost twice as much the Epic X would still get 5 stars.
A house move necessitated replacing some rather good (or so I thought) Kimber Kable. Man alive, the Chord Epic is so much better I checked Future Shop hadn’t sent the wrong stuff… it has made a good Linn/Roksan/b&w system sound so clean and rhythmic nothing will need changing again for another 20 years.
If it had cost twice as much the Epic X would still get 5 stars.
Incredible
Russell Parker
7 May 2021
Verified Buyer
I haven't bought these cables from future shop regrettably however these cables are just ridiculous how much sound improvement they bring. Go demo some, seriously. They made more of an upgrade to the sound than buying speakers twice the price of what i already own. If you have any noise in your hifi, lack of dynamics, timing, separation, soundstage or harshness just try these cables cos they do something quite magic. Coupled with clearway rca, just amazing. They are expensive but considering the difference in sound quality they are the cheapest upgrade to the whole system pound for pound ive made.
A huge improvement on my old cables
Kim.n
12 Mar 2021
Verified Buyer
Excellent cables that have made a huge difference to my listening enjoyment. Vocals sound sharper and I'm hearing bass elements previously missed. My old QED cables were self made and the difference between them and these professionally made and burned in chord cables is profound
Great Speaker Cable, would definately recommend these!
Chris T
8 Jan 2021
Verified Buyer
I purchased this speaker cable along with a pair of the Chord Signature Jump cables for my centre speaker as a trial before I purchased cable for the rest of my 7.1 system.
I have the Bowers & Wilkins 702 S2 speaker range and have been using QED XT40 speaker cable (previously purchased from future-shop) connected to my Arcam AVR850. I just wish I had upgraded to the Chord Epic-X speaker cable a long long time ago!!! the difference in clarity is amazing and feel I haven't had the best from my speakers and now feel like I have a completely new upgraded centre stage to my system.
I would highly recommend these speaker cables, in my opinion they are much much better than my outgoing QED cables. I now just need to save up for the rest of the speakers to get the most from my system! Any review discount would be greatly appreciated and speed up my future purchase :)
Great service from Future Shop as always :)
I have the Bowers & Wilkins 702 S2 speaker range and have been using QED XT40 speaker cable (previously purchased from future-shop) connected to my Arcam AVR850. I just wish I had upgraded to the Chord Epic-X speaker cable a long long time ago!!! the difference in clarity is amazing and feel I haven't had the best from my speakers and now feel like I have a completely new upgraded centre stage to my system.
I would highly recommend these speaker cables, in my opinion they are much much better than my outgoing QED cables. I now just need to save up for the rest of the speakers to get the most from my system! Any review discount would be greatly appreciated and speed up my future purchase :)
Great service from Future Shop as always :)
Seriously made me question buying a new amp
Matthew
29 Dec 2019
Verified Buyer
Upgraded chord clearway to these new Epic ‘X’ with the Ohmic bananas and trousers (always get tailored for sartorial elegance right?) as a treat to finish the year, and Future Shop even ran the cable kindly through my Speaker stand piping to ensure a classy finish.
From the get-go these just brought a totally new level of smoothness and depth to the whole listening experience. I have a Yamaha AS501 amp which has long been the weakest link in my setup and I’ve been procrastinating on what to do with it. Now they’ve burnt in for a couple of weeks I’m seriously considering if a new amp is really a priority any more. These cables are THAT good. More bass, but not in a stupid way - this is sophisticated, in that ‘get out the way and let the music flow’ kind of way.
The top end is just lovely and clean, vocals are “in the room” and the cables allow you to get down to some critical listening between sources, of that floats your boat too.
Expensive, not everyone’s priority but I’d recommend a listening test at the very least and it may just upend your perceptions as it did mine.
From the get-go these just brought a totally new level of smoothness and depth to the whole listening experience. I have a Yamaha AS501 amp which has long been the weakest link in my setup and I’ve been procrastinating on what to do with it. Now they’ve burnt in for a couple of weeks I’m seriously considering if a new amp is really a priority any more. These cables are THAT good. More bass, but not in a stupid way - this is sophisticated, in that ‘get out the way and let the music flow’ kind of way.
The top end is just lovely and clean, vocals are “in the room” and the cables allow you to get down to some critical listening between sources, of that floats your boat too.
Expensive, not everyone’s priority but I’d recommend a listening test at the very least and it may just upend your perceptions as it did mine.