Chord Company - Leyline2XL speaker cable (2 core)
This is an excellent cable which performs very well. Paired with the Chord Z-plugs, it makes a high quality pair of speaker cables for a modest cost.
The new Leyline2XL speaker cable has been designed to bring out the best performance from any system, providing consistent and reliable service over short and long runs and in all environments – particularly useful for commercial or custom install applications where cables may be non-removable.
- Advanced XLPE insulation/dielectric
- Fire safety CPR rated : Dca -s1, d1, a1
- 6.5mm dia cable
- Robust 14 AWG tin-plated copper conductors prevent oxidisation and improve HF performance
Product history
The original Chord Leyline speaker cable came into being during the first wave of home A/V set-ups. Amplifiers for all rooms were often fitted in one place. This meant long (and sometimes very long) runs of speaker cable throughout the structure. It also meant that the cable had to be discreet and affordable. There were already a lot of cheap cables available, so we needed to develop something better. Size restrictions meant using 16 or 14 AWG conductors. Long runs meant using a twisted pair design – which was handy because we we were already using twisted pair geometry for speaker cables.
The problem came with longer runs and potential signal issues. We solved this by tin-plating the conductors. It produced a cable that didn’t suffer over-brightness and could carry high-frequency detail over longer runs.
Price is per meter