QED XT40i 5m X-Tube Technology Reference Speaker Cable Terminated with Airloc Banana Plugs

• As befits a company rapidly closing in on its fifth decades at the forefront of speaker cable design, QED’s brand new XT40i speaker cable builds on the formidable reputation of the XT40 cable it replaces and offers a decisive step up in sound quality.
• Air Gap dielectric increases the separation of the conductors inside the cable, and therefore the amount of air between them, QED has created a low-loss Air Gap dielectric. This technology halves the dissipation and capacitance characteristics of the cable, and results in numerous audible improvements - particularly where timing and rhythmic accuracy are concerned. Despite this increased separation, though, XT40i retains the sort of cross-sectional area that makes it ideal for long cable runs.
• X-Tube technology Forming the cable conductors into a tube-like shape around a hollow insulating rod in the centre of the cable equalises current densities, delivers very low inductance and presents a consistent, even load to an amplifier. The result is a cable that retains more of the finest musical details, that handles rhythms and tempos in the most natural and musically satisfying way.
• Technical Specifications:- Outside diameter: 6 x 14 mm, Conductor area: 4 mm², Dielectric properties: Air Gap (εr = 2.4), Conductor chemistry: 99.999% oxygen-free copper, Dielectric properties: Air Gap, Loop resistance: 8.0 mΩ/m, Parallel capacitance: 35 pF/m, Dissipation factor @ 10kHz: 0.0295, Self-inductance: 0.57 μH/m

As a company approaching five decades of expertise in speaker cable design, QED presents the XT40i, a next-generation speaker cable that enhances the legacy of the acclaimed XT40. Engineered with pure oxygen-free copper and QED’s evolved X-Tube™ technology, it delivers precise stereo imaging and superior timing. The addition of the innovative Air Gap dielectric ensures an exceptional level of rhythmic accuracy and musicality at a competitive price point. Low DC resistance allows for unmatched frequency response, setting new standards for audio clarity. Ideal for long cable runs, the XT40i maintains high-quality sound across its length. When factory pre-terminated, it comes equipped with Airloc Heat Shrink 4mm Banana Plugs for optimal connection. Whether connecting your AV receiver or home cinema amplifier to your speakers, the XT40i is designed to elevate your listening experience—offering clarity, balance, and natural musical presentation that outperforms competitors many times its price.