Chord Odyssey X uses the same materials as Rumour X. Odyssey’s heavier gauge conductors bring so much more detail and dynamics to a system, along with a degree of control and definition that can transform the performance of both floor and stand mounted loudspeakers. Odyssey was launched in 1998 and set a new standard of performance. It’s neutrality, its compatibility and consistency of performance from system to system made it very rapidly our most popular speaker cable.
Hi-Fi News magazine liked Chord Odyssey so much because of its performance and price that it won the best speaker cable award for five years in a row.
Over the years, changes have been cosmetic only. The current version has a white PVC outer jacket with a diameter of 8mm, still discrete in speaker cable terms and still good enough to let even the biggest of systems sing like they should.
Previous versions of Odyssey speaker cables used PTFE insulation (often referred to as Teflon™) and until the arrival of Taylon®, this was our “go to” material. Although expensive, PTFE offered the best performance.
Material technology is constantly developing and improving and alternatives to PTFE are now available. While the high cost of Taylon® prevents us from using this in all of our ranges, another insulator – XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) came to our attention. One particular version of this material proved to be clearly better than PTFE, so Odyssey X was born.
The conductors used in Odyssey X are also found in Chord Epic and Epic XL speaker cables.
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.
This cable is custom-made according to customers specific requirements as selected by the various drop-down options above. Revelation Audio’s highly experienced engineers professionally terminate 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. Chord terminates their speaker cables using a specially designed 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.
Chord OdysseyX is available at £30.00 per metre, in any length up to 50.00 metres.
Lengths of 1.00 – 5.00 metres may be ordered directly using the purchase options above, or an entire 50.00 metre drum. For all other lengths please contact us to discuss your requirements.
**Please note, you need to enter a quantity of 2 for a pair**
Established in 1984, the Chord Company has been a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio and video cables in Amesbury, England. With a deep understanding of the importance of cables in audio systems, the company has dedicated itself to creating exceptional products that enhance the music and movie experience. Driven by a team of passionate individuals who are music enthusiasts, creators, movie lovers, and gamers, The Chord Company has grown steadily in both size and reputation. Headquartered near the historic Stonehenge in Wiltshire, their high-performance and value-for-money cables have gained international recognition, catering to systems and budgets of all levels. The Chord Company has evolved into a respected brand committed to delivering top-quality cables and enhancing audio experiences.
| Length | 1M, 1.5M +£15.00, 2M +£30.00, 2.5M +£45.00, 3M +£60.00, 3.5M +£75.00, 4M +£90.00, 4.5M +£105.00, 5M +£120.00 |
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| Plugs Amp End | Stripped Bare Wire, Chord Banana Plug x 2 + £12.00, ChordOhmic Banana Plug x 2 +£18.00, ChordOhmic Spade Plug x 2 + £52.00 |
| Plugs Speaker End | Stripped Bare Wire, Chord Banana Plug x 2 + £12.00, ChordOhmic Banana Plug x 2 +£18.00, ChordOhmic Spade Plug x 2 + £52.00 |
| Technical Specification | Please note, you need to enter a quantity of 2 for a pair |
| Warranty | 10 Year Warranty |
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