Not Chinese Fakes But Not big $$$ Either
Tired and bored after reading 11 pages of posts about Chinese Counterfeit Cables (guilty of a couple entries myself), and looking for a DYI project, I decided to split the difference between Cheap Fakes and outrageous prices for name brand American made cables. After doing lots of research and reading I selected bulk "CHELA" speaker cable from VHAudio https://www.vhaudio.com/speakercables.html and connectors, shrink tube etc, from AV Outlet https://www.avoutlet.com/av-cables-connectors/av-connectors/speaker/furez-sp8-wp38xlnp/
This has been a fun project and a first for me. The total cost was +/- $400 per 8 foot cable. Given the quality of materials, such as 48 strand OCC copper wires, which translates to 10 AWG, I think the cost is very reasonable. I try to build as much as I can but mostly it has been woodworking in the past. I encourge everyone to try their hand at projects. It's always more rewarding than shoveling cash at retailers. If you're interested, here's the project in detail.
Cheers
I didn't mean to imply I think you should use the BFAs. banana vs lug is always a matter of opinion. I do like your choice of lug. I agree with the solid copper lug. Solid copper is soft but that works with a lug. I do like that you extended the shrink wrap down onto the lug so that you can't twist one lug into the other while tightening. I've seen amps blown that way. Jerry |
@carlsbad No worries Jerry. We're just two guys having a conversation about cables. I enjoy hearing other opinions and try to learn something new every day. That part is easier than i like to admit. 😂 Eric |
@curiousjim Ha Ha. New speakers don't arrive until next May. But I will post at that time. |
@bigtwin : no speakers until May? That’s like six months. I don’t know how you do it. I couldn’t wait that long with no speakers. Life is short. I don’t want to waste months of it |
