Counterfeit Chinese Cables
I thought that I would write this for those who are curious about one of the many counterfeit Chinese interconnect cables that are available these days. I know that there have been threads about the subject before, and I was always curious because they seem to be such a bargain. I don't really recall much about what any members actually said about the performance of these counterfeit cables, and I didn't look back and do any research, but a couple of months ago there was a thread that came around to discussing the quality of Chinese made components, and oldhvymec said something that made sense to me.
He said that people that say that what they are making is junk should consider that much of what is in our gear, and a lot of our American brands are actually manufactured there. I decided shortly after that that I would take the chance on a set of interconnects, because I suspected that the interconnects going from my pre to my amp were the weak link and needed upgrading. The interconnects going from my DAC to my pre were Kimber Select which are very good, but the other set were LAT International (now defunct) which had cost $500.00 when new, but I had reason to believe they were lacking because I have one of their digital cables that turned out to be very poor sounding in comparison to others I own.
I decided on a one meter pair of counterfeit Nordost Odin interconnects for a total of $104.00 from Aliexpress. I received them a couple of weeks later. They appeared to be well made, and the locking fake WBT rca's were very impressive and are very tight.
First impressions after installing them were light, thin sound, lacking bass. Each couple of days brought improvements, but from the beginning I noticed that they were quieter. Now, weeks later, I can say that they are drastically better that the LAT's in every way. Detail and ambience are much better, but it's the focus and separation of instruments that is most noticeable.
I have no way of knowing if they are really a copy of the Nordost design, but I am impressed enough that I am going to try a counterfeit Nordost digital cable.
Obviously, this isn't a comparison that is useful to most, because there probably isn't anyone here using the LAT's, and everything is system dependent. I just wanted to relay my positive experience.
@evank , Every. Single. Time. He trolls, gets angrier, starts cursing and damning people, recites BS talking points and then has the gall to ask the mods to come and close the thread when he doesn't get anywhere. Entirely projection on his part when it comes to "noise". Not even remotely original in his insults too. Like that of a 12 year old. All the best, |
"... All appliances in my home are Bosch, hand tools all Bosch, Snap-On and OTC. All audio equipment is from Europe and North America. ... " Who cares? " ... I will admit I spend $20.00 and bought one of these fake cables and regret it." Regretting it doesn't alter that fact that you are a hypocrite. |
This was not originally a thread about the dangers of counterfeit merch. It was a thread about the unexpectedly high sound quality of certain obviously misbranded cables available on Ali Baba — Neardost, etc. And it was an interesting and informative thread at that. But then …. Well you know the rest. Not a troll, more a toad. Next thing I know, I’m stepping over the junkies in the streets in LA. And I live on the east coast, so that’s no mean feat. I do wonder, though, what is proper etiquette when one encounters junkies on the LA streets. Perhaps different rules apply out west. That would be good info to have prior to my next visit. |
@maxima95 at least I admit it and I only spent $20.00 how about you? Regretting it means I have morals and have remorse. Unlike you. And I do not care a thing about you. |
