SKW HC-05 Speaker Audio Cable Review
A cable titled as a speaker audio cable, listed from $99.99 for 1m to $219.99 for 3m. The page's pictures list an emerald green color, an OFC conductor, double shielding and a gold plated joint, but they disagree on the model, the cable type and the conductor.
Our verdict
A fit for buyers who want a copper-conductor cable in lengths from 1m to 3m and will confirm the model, cable type and conductor with the seller first, because the pictures disagree on all three. Look elsewhere if you need a stated wire gauge or a measured result. Every spec figure comes from the pictures and is the store's own.
- Best for
- Buyers who want an SKW cable in five lengths from 1m to 3m and will confirm the model and type first.
- Skip if
- You need one consistent model number, cable type and conductor, or a stated wire gauge.
Why 3.3/5: Four points hold it back: the page text gives no specification list, most claims sit in pictures, the store's own terms contradict each other, and no independent test was checked for this review, leaving every spec figure as the store's own.
Titled a High-Purity Copper Conductor Speaker Audio Cable, the SKW HC-05 is listed from $99.99 for 1m to $219.99 for 3m. The page's description is 13 pictures: they list an emerald green color, a 13MM diameter, a copper alloy shell, metal and aluminum foil shielding and a gold plated joint, and one says the connector can be replaced. They also disagree on the model (HC-05 or HC-07), the cable type and the conductor material.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says (text and pictures) |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKW |
| Model | HC-07 (parameters picture); HC-05 in the title and banner |
| Type | Digital Coaxial Audio Cable (parameters picture); the title says Speaker Audio Cable |
| Color | Emerald green |
| Material | OFC |
| Shell | Copper Alloy Shell |
| Shield | Metal shield And Aluminum foil shielding Screen To Reduce Noise |
| Diameter | 13MM |
| Package | GIFT BOX |
| Joint | Y Plug X4 |
| Length | 1-3 Meter (a range; no single length) |
| Layers | OFC conductor, physical foaming layer, nylon and cotton net, metal braid layer, PVC layer |
Options and pricing
Five lengths are listed under HC-05: 1m at $99.99, 1.5m at $129.99, 2m at $159.99, 2.5m at $189.99 and 3m at $219.99, all orderable when read. One picture lists the joint as Y Plug X4 and another shows loose gold connectors in two styles, but the photo itself carries no text naming them. The pictures read give no in-the-box list beyond a gift box.
How it compares
The SKW WG-1901 RCA Cable also starts at $99.99, and its spec line reads Outer Diameter: 9mm against the 13MM in the HC-05 parameters picture; it is an RCA cable, so the two serve different connections. The SKW WG20-06 3 Pin XLR Audio Cable starts at $120 and is an XLR cable. Of these three, the HC-05 is the one titled a speaker cable, with the caveat that its own pictures disagree about what it is.
Shipping, returns and warranty
HiFiGO sells from hifigo.com and says every order leaves its warehouse in China, usually 1-3 business days after it is placed, and says its delivery times are estimates, not promises. Its shipping policy gives the United States 1-2 weeks (about 10 days on average) by Priority and 6-10 days by Premium, both with duties and taxes prepaid by the store; Canada 2-3 weeks; the United Kingdom 1-2 weeks; and Australia 10-15 days. Express couriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx) take 3-7 days, but then the buyer pays any duties and taxes. No shipping page names New Zealand, PO boxes are not accepted, and the free-shipping thresholds differ between the store's own pages, so check the cart. One of its two shipping pages adds that a lost parcel on an order above $50 gets only a 50% refund. A US buyer reported a $40 tariff charge in August 2025, after which HiFiGO said it had added a customs notice at checkout.
Read the return terms before you order. The homepage advertises 7-day returns. Both of HiFiGO's policy pages offer a 7-day dead-on-arrival cover (a replacement or a full refund, with the return postage refunded) and also describe 30-day returns, but a request made 7 to 30 days after delivery loses 30% of the MSRP as a restocking fee (10% more if the packaging is incomplete), plus shipping both ways and duties, and the FAQ on the same pages says there is no refund or exchange once 7 days have passed. One version recommends reselling an opened product locally. Custom IEMs and custom cables cannot be returned, no return address is published, and buyers describe sending items back to China.
Cables and adapters get three months of warranty from the order date, against one year for DACs, amps and IEMs; a note on the same page also excludes cables from returns for hygiene reasons, while the FAQ says a cable can come back in its original condition. HiFiGO decides between repair and replacement and the buyer pays the shipping. Claims go to [email protected], the only contact the store lists: its pages name no company, street address or phone.
On Trustpilot, HiFiGO had 4.6 out of 5 from 378 reviews when we checked on 2026-10-28 (91% five-star, 5% one-star), and it had replied to about 75% of negative reviews; Trustpilot notes the store has not invited customers to review recently. The one-star reviews mostly concern the short return window and the deductions on returns, items listed in stock that turned out back-ordered, slow email support and a tariff charge on a US delivery in 2025. HiFiGO says its products are genuine and come in the brands' retail packaging; it does not claim to be an authorized dealer.
What we liked
- Five length options from 1m to 3m, each priced on the page
- The pictures name a layer build: OFC conductor, foaming layer, nylon and cotton net, metal braid layer and PVC layer
- A picture says the connector can be replaced
- A parameters picture lists diameter (13MM), shell (copper alloy) and shielding
Worth noting
- The model is HC-05 in the title and most pictures but HC-07 in the parameters picture
- The parameters picture calls it a Digital Coaxial Audio Cable while the store title says speaker audio cable
- The conductor is OFC in three pictures, silver plated OCC copper in another, and high-purity copper in the store title
- The pictures read give no wire gauge, strand count or in-the-box list beyond GIFT BOX, and no specification list sits in the page text
- Every spec figure is the store's own, and no independent test of the HC-05 was checked for this review
Questions before you buy
What conductor does the HC-05 list?
The pictures disagree. The banner, the layer picture and the parameters picture say OFC, and the layer picture says High Purity OFC Conductor, while another picture says Silver Plated OCC Copper Conductor. The store title says High-Purity Copper Conductor.
Which lengths and prices are listed?
1m is $99.99, 1.5m is $129.99, 2m is $159.99, 2.5m is $189.99 and 3m is $219.99, all orderable when read. The parameters picture lists length only as a range, 1-3 Meter.
Is it a speaker cable?
The store title and tag say speaker cable, and photos show banana plugs on speaker terminals, but the parameters picture says Type: Digital Coaxial Audio Cable.
Where does HiFiGO ship from, and how long does it take?
From its warehouse in China, usually 1-3 business days after the order. The shipping policy gives 1-2 weeks to the US by Priority (6-10 days by Premium), both with duties and taxes prepaid, 2-3 weeks to Canada, 1-2 weeks to the UK and 10-15 days to Australia. Express couriers take 3-7 days, but the buyer pays any duties.
Can I send it back if I change my mind?
HiFiGO gives 7 days to report an item that arrives dead, damaged or wrong. Its policy also describes 30-day returns, but requests 7 to 30 days after delivery lose 30% of the MSRP plus shipping both ways and duties, and the FAQ on the same page says no refund or exchange after 7 days. Ask [email protected] before you open the box.
What warranty does HiFiGO give on cables?
Three months from the order date for cables and adapters, against one year for DACs, amps and IEMs. HiFiGO chooses repair or replacement and the buyer pays the shipping. Claims go to [email protected].
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- SKW HC-05 High-Purity Copper Conductor Speaker Audio Cable product page: specs, options and priceSpecs, options and the listed priceRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO shipping policyShips from China in 1-3 business days; US 1-2 weeks by Priority or 6-10 days by Premium, duties prepaid; Express buyers pay dutiesRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO shipping and order tracking pageA second shipping text: Premium also for Canada and Australia, Canada free shipping from $99.99, lost-parcel rulesRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO refund policy7-day dead-on-arrival cover; 30-day returns minus a 30% restocking fee; its FAQ says no refund after 7 daysRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO warranty and refund policyWarranty by product class (1 year; cables and adapters 3 months); 30% fee for resealing an opened productRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO terms of serviceOperator named only as HiFiGo; governed by the laws of China; contact [email protected]Read October 28, 2026
Independent
- HiFiGO reviews on Trustpilot4.6 of 5 from 378 reviews (91% five-star, 5% one-star); the store has not invited reviews recentlyRead October 28, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- Model: the store title and most pictures say HC-05, but the parameters picture says HC-07. Type: the store title says Speaker Audio Cable, but the parameters picture says Type: Digital Coaxial Audio Cable.
- Conductor: one picture says Silver Plated OCC Copper Conductor, three pictures say OFC (one adds High Purity OFC Conductor), and the store title says High-Purity Copper Conductor.
- The pictures claim fever grade sound quality and list sound traits for the conductor, with no measurement shown in the pictures read; they give no wire gauge or strand count, and seven of the 13 pictures were not read.
- HiFiGO's policy pages contradict each other: 30-day returns with a 30% restocking fee in one place, no refund or exchange after 7 days in the FAQ.
- HiFiGO's pages name no company, street address or phone number; the only contact given is [email protected].
- HiFiGO's warranty page excludes cables from returns for hygiene reasons, while its FAQ says a cable can come back in its original condition.
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