{"product_id":"chord-epicx-speaker-cable-pair","title":"Chord EpicX Speaker Cable Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serious shielded speaker cable for systems that are ready to sound more textured, stable, and complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen the Speaker Cable Starts to Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChosen as the Serious Step Above Shawline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Specs Won't Tell You\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Has More Texture and Shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The silver-plated OFC conductors and XLPE insulation help preserve fine detail without making the system feel sharp or forced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Lines Stay Easier to Follow.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 12 AWG conductor size gives the amplifier a more substantial path to the speaker, helping rhythm and weight feel more controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Background Feels Cleaner.\u003c\/strong\u003e High-density foil and 93% braid shielding help reduce high-frequency interference, so quiet details and spatial cues are easier to hear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Termination Completes the Cable.\u003c\/strong\u003e ChordOhmic banana or spade connectors keep the final contact point consistent with the quality of the cable itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Two Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpicX 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTech You Can Hear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat You Hear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore texture from voices and instruments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-plated OFC conductors with XLPE insulation preserve fine detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTighter rhythm and bass shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 AWG conductors give the amplifier a more substantial path to the speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA cleaner space around the music\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density foil and 93% coverage metal braid reduce high-frequency interference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter coherence through complex passages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwisted-pair configuration supports stable signal behaviour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA stronger final connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChordOhmic banana or spade terminations complete the cable path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpicX shielded speaker cable pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 AWG silver-plated oxygen-free copper conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLPE insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwisted-pair configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-density foil and 93% coverage metal braid shielding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslucent PVC outer jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChordOhmic banana or spade terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished stereo pairs available here in 3m, 4m, and 5m lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Audio Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAudio 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chord Company","offers":[{"title":"Banana to Banana \/ 3m Pair","offer_id":49110173352188,"sku":"EPI3002.030.1","price":1267.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Banana to Banana \/ 4m Pair","offer_id":49110173384956,"sku":"EPI3002.040.1","price":1612.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Banana to Banana \/ 5m Pair","offer_id":49110173417724,"sku":"EPI3002.050.1","price":1958.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spade to Spade \/ 3m Pair","offer_id":49110173450492,"sku":"EPI3006.030.1","price":1332.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spade to Spade \/ 4m Pair","offer_id":49110173483260,"sku":"EPI3006.040.1","price":1677.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spade to Spade \/ 5m Pair","offer_id":49110173516028,"sku":"EPI3006.050.1","price":2023.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7597\/3809\/files\/Image54.jpg?v=1778958150","url":"https:\/\/audiotwo.com\/products\/chord-epicx-speaker-cable-pair","provider":"Audio Two","version":"1.0","type":"link"}