White spots in Amazon Basics Speaker Wire

[donmathew90]

Hey Everyone - Noticed these white spots that are present inside the Amazon Basics speaker wire casing. Is this oxidation? Is it safe to use? Returned the last one I got because it had a lot more of these white patches.

 

[sandeepmohan]

Its Amazon Basics speaker wire! You can't expect the moon out of them, considering their bargain basement price.
A few tiny white patches here or there isn't going to cause any harm. Honestly, I can't tell you what those white patches are.

 

[alpha1]

Those appear to be marks of abrasion on the outer transparent coating.
Wherever the coating ha abraded, the transparent material has become white opaque.
This is similar to a smooth piece of glass which is transparent, but if you sand buff or abrade a small section, that small section will turn white and opaque.

 

[efernand1]

Hey Everyone - Noticed these white spots that are present inside the Amazon Basics speaker wire casing. Is this oxidation? Is it safe to use? Returned the last one I got because it had a lot more of these white patches.
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I dont think there will be any impact to performance. If its a concern then return this and buy another brand whose price and specs range is closer to the amazon one.

 

[sbg]

not sure if talcum/magnesium oxide or chalk are used in audio cables.
else this could be some mould grown inside the cable - due to moisture.
- I would assume this as the most likely case as these are in patches.

 

[KNRAMU]

Amazon Basics

Is this copper conductor or copper claded alluminium (CCA) conductor?

 

[donmathew90]

Is this copper conductor or copper claded alluminium (CCA) conductor?

Says Oxygen Free Copper in the description.

 

[KNRAMU]

Says Oxygen Free Copper in the description.

Then, this white spots might be on insulation only.

 

[insane79]

Well you got it from amazon, so just ask for replacement, simple..