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QED QX16/2 2 Core Speaker Cable White PVC - Custom Length

£1.92 Special Price £1.35 £1.12
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QED QX16/2 White
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If you want Future Shop to terminate your speaker cable with our special range of plugs, select Banana/BFA/Z-Plug or Spade plugs from the drop-down menu. We offer a wide range of options on how our highly trained and experienced engineers can fit the plugs to your selected cable. If an option is not available for your requirements, please call us on 0800 772 3688 or 0208 905 1555. All cables are tested for signal integrity before shipping.

what's this?

If you want Future Shop to terminate your speaker cable with our special range of plugs, select Banana/BFA/Z-Plug or Spade plugs from the drop-down menu. We offer a wide range of options on how our highly trained and experienced engineers can fit the plugs to your selected cable. If an option is not available for your requirements, please call us on 0800 772 3688 or 0208 905 1555. All cables are tested for signal integrity before shipping

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Select the desired length for your cable from the drop-down menu.

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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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Need help? Call us on 0800 772 3688 or 0208 905 1555

Prefer email? Contact us via sales@futureshop.co.uk

The QX16/2 PVC speaker cable is an affordable and durable cable, built with a flame-retardant PVC outer sheath that does not compromise on sound quality, recommended for multi-room and outdoor use.

QED QX16/2 2 Core Speaker Cable White PVC - Custom Length

 

The QX16/2 PVC speaker cable is an affordable and durable cable, built with a flame-retardant PVC outer sheath that does not compromise on sound quality, recommended for multi-room and outdoor use.

What QED say

QX16/2 and QX16/4 PVC are high performance and exceptional quality installation speaker cables with a flame retardant PVC outer sheath. They are designed to deliver excellent levels of performance vs cost in all multi-room and home cinema installations where low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) cables are not specified.

 

Features :

  • Large cross-sectional area of high purity copper conductors
  • Ensures good performance levels are maintained even on longer runs
  • Sequentially metre marked - counting down so you always know what you have left on the reel or in the box
  • PVC Flame retardant high performance outer jacket
  • Colour-coded conductor sheaths
  • Fully tested flame retardant design meets and exceeds IEC60332-1
  • Full test report available on request
  • RoHS2 Compliant
  • Supplied in 100m (328ft) PRObox & on 300m (984ft) reel

 

QED QX16/2 Conductor Construction Diagram

 

 

Specifications :

  • Conductor Size : 16 AWG
  • Conductor Construction : 30/0.26
  • Conductor Resistance : 13.3 Ω/km
  • Conductor Cross-sectional Area : 1.5 mm2
  • Insulation Colour : Red, Black
  • Dielectric Strength : 600 kV AC
  • Jacket Material : PVC
  • Outside Diameter : 6.20 mm
  • Jacket Colour : White
  • Weight : 58 kg/km
  • Lifetime Warranty

 

Termination

This cable is professionally terminated by Futureshop's expert engineers using QED's superb 24 Carat gold plated AIRLOC termination plugs.

AIRLOC is QED's specialised loudspeaker termination method and offers the very best termination with QED speaker cables. This is a solder-free, airtight fusion between the cable and plug offering optimum signal transfer, excellent signal quality and perfect long-term performance.

QED’s AIRLOC FORTE metal banana and spade plugs deliver a superior performance over many plugs offered by rival manufacturers for the following reasons. Firstly, the plug is crimped around the conductors under high pressure using a special tool supplied by QED. No soldering is used and as a result the conductors are in contact with the plug 360 degrees which maximises the surface area contact. 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 bare wire is used not all the conductors are in contact with the binding post and as a result some loss occurs.

Unfortunately the metal barrels for the AIRLOC spades were discontinued in 2012 however we still use genuine QED’s AIRLOC spade plugs with genuine QED heat shrinks over the spade plugs. This ensures every QED speaker cable comes fully terminated with the best of QED's engineering.

QED AIRLOC Forte Banana and Spade Plugs Diagram

How to Order

From the dropdown menus' above, simply select the length of cable, the type of plugs required at the ‘Amplifier end’ and ‘Speaker end’ and click on the 'Add to Basket' button to add the item to your basket. Your cable will be dispatched as soon as it has been made by Future Shop's or the manufacturer’s engineers and has completed the specified burn-in process (if any), subject to Future Shop’s Terms & Conditions and stock availability.

About QED Cables Made in United Kingdom

QED is an award winning British company with over 40 years of experience in the audio-visual connectivity industry.

In 1973 Bob Abraham and Ian Vine founded QED Audio Products and changed the way people think about hi-fi cables. By the time QED 79 strand speaker cable was launched in 1978, it wasn’t looked upon as ‘just another speaker cable’ but was instead regarded as a serious hi-fi component, making a fundamental change in the way people thought about cables.

QED's reputation for innovation and technical excellence is known throughout the world. The latest computer-aided design techniques allow their research and development team to keep pace with technological advances and deliver products that achieve the highest levels of performance and reliability. This is why QED products are recommended by so many of the world’s leading hi-fi and home theatre equipment manufacturers.

QED offer a range of connectivity products spanning from both consumer and installation cables, wireless products and switching devices to satisfy every audio visual need.

QED is Europe's number one award winning connectivity brand and has won more prestigious cable awards from ‘What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision’ magazine than any other brand (Awards 1981–2013).

Specifications :

  • Conductor Size : 16 AWG
  • Conductor Construction : 30/0.26
  • Conductor Resistance : 13.3 Ω/km
  • Conductor Cross-sectional Area : 1.5 mm2
  • Insulation Colour : Red, Black
  • Dielectric Strength : 600 kV AC
  • Jacket Material : PVC
  • Outside Diameter : 6.20 mm
  • Jacket Colour : White
  • Weight : 58 kg/km
  • Lifetime Warranty

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Customer Reviews
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5 stars 33 (97%)
4 stars 1 (3%)
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5
Amazing Value
2 Dec 2023
Verified Buyer
I bought these QED speaker cables as part of my plan to revive an old (1986) Technics system that was all original apart from a recently purchase replacement CD player. As you can imagine, the 37-year-old speaker cables were a little crinkly, to say the least. Now, though, all is good. The sound is far better than it has any right to be for the price. Happy customer!
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5
All good delivery was on time and excellent service
30 Nov 2023
Verified Buyer
I would use it again and definitely recommend this company.
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5
Great value speaker cable
17 Aug 2023
Verified Buyer
Great value and well made. Red and black cores make it easy to identify polarity. Good price from Future Shop.
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5
Just the right thickness for rear speakers.
18 Jul 2023
Verified Buyer
Perfect for surround sound rear speakers.
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5
Excellent service and quick delivery. Highly recommended
13 May 2023
Verified Buyer
Excellent service and quick delivery. Highly recommended
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5
Great Choice
12 May 2023
Verified Buyer
Great Choice. Great value!
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5
Top Notch
13 Apr 2023
Verified Buyer
Great speaker cable at a great price. Nice thick copper core for its size. Ordered and delivered in rapid time. Highly recommended. Five stars all around for quality and delivery time. Cheers, and many thanks.
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5
Good quality product
13 Jan 2023
Verified Buyer
The twin speaker cable was very good quality, and the service was excellent. Delivered on time.
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5
Spot on Service and Quality
22 Apr 2022
Verified Buyer
The cable itself is quality and is the second product I have ordered in the space of three to four months. Delivery was exactly as they stated and on time by Royal Mail. I would definitely come back to this company if needing any products, as they are also very good price compared to others.
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5
As expected.
16 Apr 2022
Verified Buyer
As before, this was delivered very quickly, and it was exactly as described. I don't see how the service could be improved.
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5
Great cable for the price
11 Apr 2022
Verified Buyer
I got this for my rear speakers in my surround. Great cable - not wide, so easy to run through the ducting round room. Very impressed with the sound, even with limited use.
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5
Good value.
25 Mar 2022
Verified Buyer
Excellent service and delivery from this company. I would recommend and use them again. The product was a good price and quality and precisely what was needed to replace the old speaker cable.
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5
Quality low cost cable
6 Mar 2022
Verified Buyer
Although I would prefer to use a heavier cable for the front speaker pair, this cable is perfect for long runs to rear surrounds. I managed to get two of these into 20x10mm d-line trunking (just), so it's relatively easy to hide away. Good service from Futureshop, the cable was ready within half an hour of ordering, and it arrived just over a day later, much quicker than I expected.
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5
Took longer than expected but worth it
24 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
I ordered this cable for some speakers I was using for Atmos wonderful sound quality as you would expect from QED. They did, however, take just over a week to arrive which isn’t bad but not as quick as usual from Future Shop. Once here though well worth the wait.
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5
I received the package today and I am delighted.
11 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
The sound sounds good and is much better. Thank you Le son sonne bien et est bien meilleur. Merci.
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5
Working budget cable
8 Jul 2021
Verified Buyer
This cable is working fine. I am using this cable for surround and height speakers. Just please make sure the length is not exceed more than 48ft per speaker.
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5
Good quality cable all as specified
1 Feb 2021
Verified Buyer
Good quality cable all as specified. Very pleased with the final results so would recommend to others...
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5
Value for money.
21 Jan 2021
Verified Buyer
Good quality budget cable,flexible very to work with ,great sound. First purchase from Futureshop,well impressed. Great service ,very fast delivery.
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5
Great service
15 Jan 2021
Verified Buyer
As described, fast delivery, very good quality of product and service! Definitely if need something what they offering then will order from FUTURESHOP!!!
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5
Good Quality
23 Nov 2020
Verified Buyer
Actually, they had sold out of this product but kindly sent me an upgraded cable in replacement! Quick delivery and professional. Well done!
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5
A sound investment
7 Aug 2020
Verified Buyer
I have this cable in my AVR system and just needed another length for the front height speakers, I did have other QED cables a while ago when I was running a 5.1 system but when I moved up to 9.2.2 decided to give this a try as it was on special offer and I must admit it beats the hell out of the other dearer cable, I wouldn't think twice about recommending this cable to anyone
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5
Excellent product
18 Jun 2020
Verified Buyer
Tried this budget qed speaker cable with my hifi as I've rearranged my room and my old cables where to short qed xt40 the new cables are fine if just a little bright but may settle down once burnt in
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5
Value for Money
23 Apr 2020
Verified Buyer
Great Service with Fast Delivery
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5
Excellent cable.
17 Feb 2020
Verified Buyer
This is an excellent inexpensive cable suitable for quality audio equipment. It is easy to handle and make connections.
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5
Really really happy
4 Jan 2020
Verified Buyer
This company is brilliant. There speaker cable is just what I wanted. Its cheaper than other places, and there delivery is so quick. Mega happy! Thanks guys!!!
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5
.Speaker cable.
8 Feb 2019
Verified Buyer
First class service, good product, very quick delivery, a pleasure to deal with
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5
Quality and a great price.
31 Jan 2019
Verified Buyer
Quality and a great price.I was looking for a speaker wire for my 5.1 speakers that don't cost a fortune, yet was still very good quality. I looked about and found this site to give not only the best price but the best information. I ordered 23 meters and it arrived very fast. I was short of wire so ordered more and it arrived even faster. I highly recommend this wire, and to get it from here for best price and service.
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5
Great!
20 Dec 2018
Verified Buyer
Efficient delivery to hk
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5
excellent cables. excellent, timely service. would highly recommend Future Shop.
17 Dec 2018
Verified Buyer
As this is a required field i'll reiterate - excellent cables. excellent, timely service. would highly recommend Future Shop.
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5
Outstanding
19 Nov 2018
Verified Buyer
Bought 2 5 metres cables for my new house, I'm pleased to say that these are better than what I though they were going to be. The sound from my floor standing speakers have never been so good, needless to say I'm over the moon. It's quality at an affordable price, 5 stars
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