Solder free RCA Connector- Some Questions

[Bala]

I have bought these Solder Free RCA Connectors.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12pcs-Gold-Plated-Nakamichi-RCA-Plug-Locking-Non-solder-plug-connector-/202269947108

I am not sure how to connect wires to it. Can I use normal speaker wires with it? The inner connector connection is very clear. Just insert the cable and screw it. But for the outside one, it is not very clear. Has anyone used this? Any videos to demonstrate how I can connect wires to it?

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

What kind of equipment do you have that uses RCAs for speaker connections?

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[slipperybidness]

I have bought these Solder Free RCA Connectors.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12pcs-Gold-Plated-Nakamichi-RCA-Plug-Locking-Non-solder-plug-connector-/202269947108

I am not sure how to connect wires to it. Can I use normal speaker wires with it? The inner connector connection is very clear. Just insert the cable and screw it. But for the outside one, it is not very clear. Has anyone used this? Any videos to demonstrate how I can connect wires to it?

From what I can see in the pics, it looks like the outer cxn also has a set screw.

Typically, I see the wires inside RCA cables are quite small, just guessing here, but seems like maybe 22AWG or more likely 26AWG or smaller may be the norm here.

I suspect there tends to be a reason for these small wires in RCAs, but I'm not sure about that. I think many of these tend to be coax wires too.

 

[Speedskater]

Many small m

What kind of equipment do you have that uses RCAs for speaker connections?
Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

Many small powered multi-use and computer speaker systems use RCA connectors on the speaker cables. I have a least 4 such systems around the house or stored in the attic.

 

[PENG]

I have bought these Solder Free RCA Connectors.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12pcs-Gold-Plated-Nakamichi-RCA-Plug-Locking-Non-solder-plug-connector-/202269947108

I am not sure how to connect wires to it. Can I use normal speaker wires with it? The inner connector connection is very clear. Just insert the cable and screw it. But for the outside one, it is not very clear. Has anyone used this? Any videos to demonstrate how I can connect wires to it?

Those are for low level audio/video signal interconnects not the speakers so I wouldn't use "normal speaker wires" with them. I think the shielding wires are just compressed by the outer thread ring to make good contact. I have locking type connectors (banana plugs) for speaker wires and that's how they work.

 

[PENG]

Many small m

Many small powered multi-use and computer speaker systems use RCA connectors on the speaker cables. I have a least 4 such systems around the house or stored in the attic.

True, I doubt those ones he linked are designed for such use though.

 

[Bala]

What kind of equipment do you have that uses RCAs for speaker connections?

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

Subwoofer. I was planning to make my own subwoofer cables with these.

 

[everettT]

Subwoofer. I was planning to make my own subwoofer cables with these.

You need rg59 or 6 sheilded cable. You should buy a compression tool and fittings. Those are asking for trouble.

 

[slipperybidness]

Subwoofer. I was planning to make my own subwoofer cables with these.

How long is the cable run?

You may need to be looking at shielded cables for this. Which you should be able to find at reasonable cost.

 

[Speedskater]

Does the sub-woofer plug into AC power? If so it probably (but not necessarily) needs a RCA line level interconnect cable. Some active subs use the main speaker level amp outputs and cross it over to sub frequencies, then run it thru the sub's own amplifier.
Only if there is no AC power to the sub, do you need a speaker cable from an amp output to the sub.
All RCA line level interconnects should use s shielded cable (a coax would be best).

 

[lovinthehd]

At the cost of a single rca sub cable why even build your own? Or are you planning on building a bunch of cables with the dozen connector deal? It would be nice if you would be more specific about what you're connecting, tho.

 

[Bala]

Sorry for not making it very clear. My intension was to make my own subwoofer cable. These were bought from ebay and they are heavy and looks of very good quality. So I though I can make better subwoofer cables with these. I was wondering if I could use the 14 gauge speaker wires( and not coaxial type wires) that I have can make it of the length that I need based on my final placement location.

I plan to have 2 Subs ( 7.1 for now , second one is on the way). The intension is to use it to connect from the Subwoofer Out of my Denon 6300H to the 2 Sub woofers.

Is it not worth the effort? Is it better to go for standard Subwoofer cables?

 

[everettT]

Sorry for not making it very clear. My intension was to make my own subwoofer cable. These were bought from ebay and they are heavy and looks of very good quality. So I though I can make better subwoofer cables with these. I was wondering if I could use the 14 gauge speaker wires( and not coaxial type wires) that I have can make it of the length that I need based on my final placement location.

I plan to have 2 Subs ( 7.1 for now , second one is on the way). The intension is to use it to connect from the Subwoofer Out of my Denon 6300H to the 2 Sub woofers.

Is it not worth the effort? Is it better to go for standard Subwoofer cables?

Speaker wire will not work on a powered sub, as stated, you need sheilded cable ie rg59 or 6.

 

[lovinthehd]

Sorry for not making it very clear. My intension was to make my own subwoofer cable. These were bought from ebay and they are heavy and looks of very good quality. So I though I can make better subwoofer cables with these. I was wondering if I could use the 14 gauge speaker wires( and not coaxial type wires) that I have can make it of the length that I need based on my final placement location.

I plan to have 2 Subs ( 7.1 for now , second one is on the way). The intension is to use it to connect from the Subwoofer Out of my Denon 6300H to the 2 Sub woofers.

Is it not worth the effort? Is it better to go for standard Subwoofer cables?

Nothing wrong with making your own cables, whether they'll be better will depend on your construction and use of correct wire, but not speaker wire as was mentioned, but rather shielded coax. Just how long a run will each need to be? Belden or Mogami are popular brands of such wire.

ps Looked at parts-express.com's help section, didn't see a video, but you might look thru these threads/articles on audioholics for ideas https://duckduckgo.com/?q=how+to+make+your+own+subwoofer+coax+cable+site:audioholics.com&t=hb&atb=v91-2_j&ia=web

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

I have bought these Solder Free RCA Connectors.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12pcs-Gold-Plated-Nakamichi-RCA-Plug-Locking-Non-solder-plug-connector-/202269947108

I am not sure how to connect wires to it. Can I use normal speaker wires with it? The inner connector connection is very clear. Just insert the cable and screw it. But for the outside one, it is not very clear. Has anyone used this? Any videos to demonstrate how I can connect wires to it?

That’s a pretty strange connector. The only way it would work would be to fold back the shield over the outer jacket, so that the set screw could make contact. Not exactly best-practices. If you want to make your own cables, learn how to solder. You can find a nifty DIY article in my signature.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[BMXTRIX]

Seems like people are a bit all over the place.

There is no reason to solder to make your own cables and compression connectors for coax cables are industry standard. There is no reason not to use cables that don't require soldering.

That said, it is completely unclear how these cables work and what wire they are designed to work with.

For a subwoofer, as previously mentioned, you should be using RG6 cable. This is the same cable that is run to all your cable boxes throughout your home and is the proper wire to use for subwoofers.

If your goal is to go from your receiver, to some remote location, I typically go with F-type connectors to wall plates at both ends, then use a standard RCA cable of the proper length to the walls.

Like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Skywalker-Signature-Keystone-Female-Insert/dp/B00AU3QVKU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1524840083&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=f+to+rca+keystone&psc=1

But, if you are truly making the cables for a point to point connection of custom length, then you need to find out if what you bought is designed to work with standard coaxial cable, or if it is designed to work with something else. Many are designed to work with coax cable (RG6/59) and that will work out just fine for you.

There is certainly zero need to learn to solder for this. In any world, even with RCAs, there is zero need to ever solder as compression connectors tend to provide a more accurate 75ohm connection through the connection point over soldering.

I wish I could find a good video on YouTube about the connectors you got. I did find a few on MX branded connectors, and they are using coaxial cable.

This takes about ten times as long as just using a compression F connector and a F to RCA adapter like I linked to above.

You do want a decent coaxial cable stripper. They are cheap online.