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Volex cables - No longer belden???

I have purchased a set of Volex cables for a DIY project, but found that the cable itself is no longer Belden as it used to be, now it is named BAOHING (obviously chinese), but nonetheless, looks just the same as the Belden 19634, the specs are the same and the construction seems to be identical to the Belden (for what I´ve seen in pictures).

Does anyone have any experience with this cable? For the cost, I´d rather buy something else if these are not good. I just dont want to invest my DIY time on them if they are not worth it, although I think all cables are mostly the same. (I am not cable believer....)
demianm
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Tvad, So, what's your point? Can you help Demianm Or not?
Rrog (Answers | This Thread)
My point is this. Demianm states in his opening post, "I think all cables are mostly the same." Then he asks for opinions about the differences between BAOHING made $15 Volex power cable, and Belden made $15 Volex cable.

I am reasonably certain that someone who does not believe there is any difference between most cables will very likely not detect any difference between these two, because there probably is none.

How much difference do you suppose there is between them?

Does it matter?

Buy some and proceed with the DIY project.

That's the point.
hifihvn
943 posts
 
Belden cable still seems to believe in good quality control.Buying some strange imported cable might leave you using something of lessor quality.If the copper isn't as good or has contamination in it,down the road it may
corrode into useless wire for any purpose.
bdgregory
1,580 posts
 
I bought a batch of them a couple of years ago, and can't really tell the origin of the cable; however they are different in appearance from some I had bought previously that were obviously Belden. In use I don't notice any difference, except that the outer insulation is a little bit stiffer. Sonically, no difference.

IMO they are still a great deal and worth using for DIY, especially for the price ($12 for a 14/3, 6'7" shielded cord).
mitch2
1,911 posts
 
Considering the end use is to help facilitate a high quality improvement in the sound of your system, and considering the value of your time it will take for DIY, why even mess with a standard copper cable when you can buy this very reasonably priced alternative;
Power Plus Reference Series Power Cable - Three 12 awg conductors, price per foot $6.08 pcX USD Price

DH Labs is proud to introduce the Power Plus Reference Series Power Cord. The Power Plus is constructed with the finest High Purity Copper in the world. The design of this cable combines very low series resistance, inductance, and DH Labs noise canceling geometries for immunity to outside noise.

The Power Plus features two twelve gauge conductors and a twelve gauge ground. The very low resistance of the 12 gauge conductors, combined with the cables low inductance, allows for unrestricted dynamic current delivery, while keeping noise out of your system. The cables design and custom insulation also reduces coloration and improves overall transparency.
or, if you want even higher quality, here are two using PCOCC copper;
NEOTECH - 3 Conductors 11 awg with shield AC Power Cable UP-OCC Copper NEP-3002, price per foot $19.95 pcX USD Price
and
FURUTECH FP-3TS20 Power cable 3x14 AWG PCOCC 2 Type Stranding, price per meter-$78.76 pcX USD Price
BTW - they are currently having a 15 percent off sale.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Tvad, I agree with Bnrlaw. When Demianm said he is not a cable believer I believe he is referring to mega buck cables. However, he is concerned about the quality of the OEM type cables he has purchased.

It was recently posted here, Mike Sanders of Quicksilver Audio will not use or sell power cords made in China. He recommends power cords made in U.S.A. because they sound better.
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