The Chord Company has added Ethernet an optimised audio return connection to its award-winning SuperShield HDMI cable.

Chord SuperShield High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet

The new cable is now called the Chord SuperShield High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet, though probably not because it’s an easier name to remember.

Chord has also taken the opportunity to improve the cable’s performance. The new gold-plated plug is a die-cast moulding, engineered for a more secure connection, and all signal conductors are now 26 AWG silver-plated copper for improved conductivity.

The SuperShield supports all HDMI audio formats and 1080p 3D video. Dual layer high-frequency effective internal signal shielding remains, as does the low-loss gas-foamed polyethylene insulation that Chord claims are “a crucial and integral part of the original performance”.

The Chord SuperShield High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet is available now in 1, 2 and 3-metre lengths, costing £50, £60, and £70 respectively.