Description
Chord SignatureXL Speaker Cable – Factory Terminated
SignatureXL is the latest version of one of our longest running (and universally loved) products. The original Signature was our first high-frequency shielded speaker cable (2004) and marked a massive leap in speaker cable performance.
It was also the biggest, stiffest, brightest cable we’d ever made. The conductors were oxygen free copper, the insulation was gas foamed Polyethylene, Shielding was a three layer braid and foil combination, effective to high frequencies and the outer jacket a flexible polyethylene. It was just flexible enough to fit into a system. It didn’t need a press release or a review, it took off so fast by word of mouth, that for a while there was almost a permanent waiting list.
It remained unchanged for about ten years, until we could apply improved building techniques and materials such as more efficient shielding, silver-plated conductors and PTFE insulation that would produce a more neutral tonal characteristic and a cable better able to carry detail, dynamics and timbre. This became Signature Reference.
Signature Reference, like most of our cables, used PTFE insulation (often referred to as Teflon™) and until the arrival of Taylon®, was our “go to” material. Although expensive, it 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 our Signature range, we were able to find a suitable family of insulation materials known as XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene). One version of this material looked particularly interesting and following listening tests, proved to be clearly better than the PTFE in Signature Reference.
Every set of SignatureXL speaker cable is built to order and terminated at Chord’s UK factory with ChordOhmic 4mm banana plugs or ChordOhmic spade connectors. Available in red/black or all black colour combos.
All of these changes combine to produce a major step forward in musical reproduction at this price point – but don’t take our word for it. Request a demonstration with our trained team and hear for yourself what this cable can bring to your system and favourite recordings.
Sold in terminated Pairs. Custom options available upon request.
Termination
This cable is custom-made according to customers specific requirements as selected by the various drop-down options above. Chord’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.
About The Chord Company
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.