Speaker cable sockets

theflyingpig · 28 Dec 2006

Hi all,

I want to install sokcets on either side on my currently open chimney breast so that after is alkl plastered up I will be able to have the hi-fi on one side of breast, and speakerts on the the other. Are such sockets available? And what kind of plug / socket is best? I'm thinking co-axiel, but the speaker cable is really thick and co-ax cable always seems so flimsy . .

thanks for any ideas .

huey

Belle427 · 29 Dec 2006

http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo=54246&MenuName=Connectors&FromMenu=y&DOY=29m12

breezer · 29 Dec 2006

coax is for tv / radio aerials and ccctv pictures

TicklyT · 31 Dec 2006

I would consider using something like these:-
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1010&criteria=sockets&doy=31m12
mounted on these:-
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1239&criteria=blank&doy=31m12

You are probably talking about screened cable rather than coaxial. They are similar in appearance, but designed for different purposes.
You can probably find some appropriate cable to hook everything up with on the same site:-
http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx...nu=y&criteria=AUDIO CABLE&doy=31m12&worldid=2

breezer · 31 Dec 2006

non gold ones like these will be fine

theflyingpig · 2 Jan 2007

great advice - thanks very much!

Huey

cyndi · 2 Jan 2007

if its just for speakers then run heavy gauge speaker cable figure "8" stuff

u can use sunken back boxes with blank plates and attach any type of conector u wish by drilling out holes in them and fittinng sockets from maplins although they do make plates with certain common type conectors already

bernardgreen · 3 Jan 2007

Neutrik NL2FC into NL4MP

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=nl2fc&doy=2m1&source=15

http://www.canford.co.uk/commerce/item_43-038_2001048.aspx

The NL4MP can be fitted to a 86 x 86 (single) blank face

These NL series have the advantage of a locking method and a wiping action when the plug is inserted.

Bernard
Sharnbrook

securespark · 3 Jan 2007

If you're gonna use those phono sockets, don't forget to drill a 6.3mm dia hole, not 63mm!!!

consciouspnm · 4 Jan 2007

If you care about audio quality the speaker cable should be continuous from the amp to the speaker. A blanking plate with a grommet in it is therefore a better solution.

theflyingpig · 4 Jan 2007

thanks - thats what my hi-fi buff mate said too, but think I'll go for the gold plated plugs and sockets as it'll be neater if I ever move the hi-fi, sell the flat, whatever . . thanks for all input . .

Huey

davelx · 4 Jan 2007

Phono plugs/sockets are low level signal connectors, they NOT designed to handle the sort of currents needed for anything other than a very low power speaker feed, which can peak at several amps.

They have a tendency to loosen over time and their contact resistance is not good, which results in distortion when high current flow due to voltage drop on the connector. Whether you, personally, can hear that or not is another matter, of course.

If you are using decent (2.5mm or more) speaker cable, I'd suggest that the Neutrik Speakon is by far the best choice. It is the standard in the pro audio world for very good reasons.

theflyingpig · 9 Jan 2007

thanks for this - I've decided to go for the speakon connectors . . .what cable should I use to connect it up? I'd like to order everyting from the Maplins site in one go . . .

thanks again

diynot

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