Solderable DIY-type RCA's

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

Does anyone know where I could get a cheap-ish set? I want to extend my speakers for my computer so they're in each corner of my room, but the wire isn't long enough, so I wanted to replace them. But I don't want to just splice the new wire and heat shrink it. Anyone know a place that might sell them? Perhaps Radioshack?

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[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

the shack has them. i bought some and never used them. i'll sell them to you or you can just go buy them

i assume you mean the solderable ends...

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

these i think

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103424

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

these i think
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103424

Oh, wow. Only $4 bucks? Haha. How do you solder them on? You think you can snap a picture for me?

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Parts Express has a pretty good selection.

Solder the center conductor to the center pin, and the outside shield to the barrel. The trick is just getting the connector hot enough to avoid cold solder joints.

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

i haven't used any, but i have them at home. i can try and get a pic of the connector if you want.

edit: here's a write-up over at DIYMA

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/diyma-tutorials/33791-how-make-rca-solder-my-version.html