Cables-how can you be sure of authenticity?


I hope I don't step on anybody's toes with this post however I was just wondering if it is possible to copy expensive cables accurately and pass them off as originals?

I had an experience with a good friend who bought a very high ranked interconnect without packaging-it looked very good and whilst it sounded good we were not blown away with it's performance and I must say I've always had a doubt as to if it was the real thing.

Does this type of thing go on or do some sellers just have access to a good supply of highly rated cables without packaging?
ben_campbell
Indeed I would say I have a biased opinion of interconnects because I think now I was exposed to a fake Cardas Golden Reference.
I think I would chose to not know;because it would confirm I ain't to bright,and now my money is gone.
I am sure they exist, but I agree with other respondents, whats the point. It would be expensive to set up production of a convincing fake, the market for high end cable is small and most of all, how do you distribute them To justify production costs, you are going to have to shift a few thousand units. how are you going to do that? E-bay, you would die of old age before you made a profit. There are easier ways to make a dishonest living.
I would also say, I am definely impressed by decent cable. I use all Acoustic Zen, that seems to give an improvement at least equivelant to a major equipment upgrade. Once you've got it, a loom can last many years.