Vention Optical Fiber Audio Cable Aluminum Alloy Type 1.5M Gray (BAVHF)
The Vention BAVHF is a 1.5-metre Toslink optical audio cable that carries digital audio as pulses of light between S/PDIF-equipped devices. It suits home theatre enthusiasts, TV and soundbar users, and console gamers who want a reliable, interference-free digital audio connection without the signal degradation that analogue cables can introduce. The aluminum alloy connector housing and nylon braided jacket make it a noticeably more durable option than standard PVC-jacketed optical cables.
Technical Specifications
General
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vention |
| Model | BAVHF |
| Colour | Gray |
| Cable Length | 1.5M (150cm / approx. 4.9ft) |
Connectors
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connector Type | Toslink (S/PDIF Optical) Male to Male |
| Connector Finish | Gold-Plated |
| Shell Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Dust Protection | Removable Rubber Caps (both ends) |
Cable Construction
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fiber Core | Japanese TORAY PMMA Optical Fiber |
| Jacket Material | Nylon Braided |
| Bend Rating | 15,000+ cycles |
| Outer Diameter | 6.5mm |
Audio Format Support
| Format | Support |
|---|---|
| Uncompressed PCM | 2-channel stereo |
| Dolby Digital | 5.1 and 7.1 |
| Dolby Digital Plus | ✓ |
| DTS-HD High Resolution | ✓ |
| LPCM | ✓ |
Use Cases & Applications
The Vention BAVHF suits any setup where a TV, media device, or gaming console needs to send digital audio to a separate audio system.
TV to Soundbar Connection — Most modern soundbars accept a Toslink optical input as their primary digital connection. The BAVHF bridges a TV’s optical output to the soundbar at 1.5M — a practical length for routing along a media unit or entertainment wall without excess cable. The nylon braid stays tidy and resists kinking on fixed installations.
Home Theatre Receiver Setup — AV receivers typically offer multiple optical inputs for sources like Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles. The BAVHF delivers uncompressed PCM and full Dolby/DTS surround audio from any of these sources with zero latency — important for maintaining lip-sync between video and audio during movie playback.
Gaming Console Audio — PlayStation and Xbox consoles include Toslink optical outputs for routing game audio to external speakers or headphone amplifiers without going through a TV. Consequently, gamers using a dedicated DAC or headphone amp benefit from the clean optical signal the BAVHF provides, free from the electrical noise a PC’s internal soundcard might introduce.
PC to DAC or Amplifier — Desktop PCs and laptops with S/PDIF optical outputs can use the BAVHF to feed a dedicated DAC or stereo amplifier, bypassing the motherboard’s analogue output stage entirely. This approach typically delivers cleaner audio than the 3.5mm headphone jack for high-impedance headphones or passive speaker setups.
