Chord EpicX Speaker Cable Pair
A serious shielded speaker cable for systems that are ready to sound more textured, stable, and complete.
When the Speaker Cable Starts to Matter
As the amplifier and speakers improve, the cable between them has more work to do. It has to carry current, timing, and low-level detail while keeping interference and cable behaviour out of the way.
If that connection is not keeping up, the system can still sound powerful but lose the finer parts of the performance: texture in voices, shape in bass lines, and the sense that instruments are placed with purpose.
Chosen as the Serious Step Above Shawline
We chose Chord EpicX because it is a long-standing shielded speaker cable that works across a wide range of speakers, from better mid-price systems to higher-end setups. It is based on Chord's OdysseyX design, then adds a high-frequency combination shield and translucent PVC outer jacket.
The construction is the reason it earns its place here: 12 AWG silver-plated oxygen-free copper conductors, XLPE insulation, twisted-pair configuration, high-density foil shielding, 93% coverage metal braid, and proper ChordOhmic banana or spade terminations.
What the Specs Won't Tell You
Music Has More Texture and Shape. The silver-plated OFC conductors and XLPE insulation help preserve fine detail without making the system feel sharp or forced.
Bass Lines Stay Easier to Follow. The 12 AWG conductor size gives the amplifier a more substantial path to the speaker, helping rhythm and weight feel more controlled.
The Background Feels Cleaner. High-density foil and 93% braid shielding help reduce high-frequency interference, so quiet details and spatial cues are easier to hear.
The Termination Completes the Cable. ChordOhmic banana or spade connectors keep the final contact point consistent with the quality of the cable itself.
The Audio Two Verdict
EpicX is the speaker cable we would use when ShawlineX has done its job but the system is ready for a more substantial connection. It is a strong match for serious integrated amplifiers, better floorstanders, and systems where timing, tone, and control are all easy to hear.
It does not push the system into Chord's reference-level pricing, but it brings a more complete construction story than the lower lines. For many systems, EpicX is the point where the speaker cable stops feeling like an accessory and starts behaving like part of the system.
Tech You Can Hear
| What You Hear | Why It Happens |
|---|---|
| More texture from voices and instruments | Silver-plated OFC conductors with XLPE insulation preserve fine detail |
| Tighter rhythm and bass shape | 12 AWG conductors give the amplifier a more substantial path to the speaker |
| A cleaner space around the music | High-density foil and 93% coverage metal braid reduce high-frequency interference |
| Better coherence through complex passages | Twisted-pair configuration supports stable signal behaviour |
| A stronger final connection | ChordOhmic banana or spade terminations complete the cable path |
Technical Highlights
- EpicX shielded speaker cable pair
- 12 AWG silver-plated oxygen-free copper conductors
- XLPE insulation
- Twisted-pair configuration
- High-density foil and 93% coverage metal braid shielding
- Translucent PVC outer jacket
- ChordOhmic banana or spade terminations
- Finished stereo pairs available here in 3m, 4m, and 5m lengths
Why Choose Audio Two
Audio Two ships across Canada. That said, a system at this level is worth a conversation before you commit — we can make sure it's the right fit for your room, your source, and how you actually listen. Reach out and we'll help you get it right.