New midi - old speakers

chelseavera

My old Sony midi died - so new one arrived this morning. I wanted to use existing speakers and cabling because a) it's wired into walls and b) existing speakers are wood ... It's just the 'plug in' to rear of new Sony unit is different. What are my options? New pins or join new & old cables?? Pics of new and old. I don't do soldering (or anything much!!)

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

chelseavera wrote: »

My old Sony midi died - so new one arrived this morning. I wanted to use existing speakers and cabling because a) it's wired into walls and b) existing speakers are wood ... It's just the 'plug in' to rear of new Sony unit is different. What are my options? New pins or join new & old cables?? Pics of new and old. I don't do soldering (or anything much!!)

Hi Chelseavera.

To be honest I'm not familiar with that type of Sony connection.

You might be able to cut the heads off each set of cables and then re-join the new head to the old cable.
You would need to ensure you get the joins correctly to avoid any problems.

It might be best to drop Sony a little email to check if this can be done. 
In theory it should be just connecting two cable for left and right but again with not knowing the Sony connection I would not want to tell you to cut them incase there are multiple cores inside of it.

Any of the systems that we would sell would just run on standard speaker cable.
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-900187-cambridge-audio-symphony-100-speaker-cable-per-metre.aspx

chelseavera

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

Hi Chelseavera.

To be honest I'm not familiar with that type of Sony connection.

You might be able to cut the heads off each set of cables and then re-join the new head to the old cable.
You would need to ensure you get the joins correctly to avoid any problems.

It might be best to drop Sony a little email to check if this can be done. 
In theory it should be just connecting two cable for left and right but again with not knowing the Sony connection I would not want to tell you to cut them incase there are multiple cores inside of it.

Any of the systems that we would sell would just run on standard speaker cable.
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-900187-cambridge-audio-symphony-100-speaker-cable-per-metre.aspx

Thanks. The cable looks like that - but what do i know. I'll contact Sony. Thanks 😊

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

chelseavera wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

Hi Chelseavera.

To be honest I'm not familiar with that type of Sony connection.

You might be able to cut the heads off each set of cables and then re-join the new head to the old cable.
You would need to ensure you get the joins correctly to avoid any problems.

It might be best to drop Sony a little email to check if this can be done. 
In theory it should be just connecting two cable for left and right but again with not knowing the Sony connection I would not want to tell you to cut them incase there are multiple cores inside of it.

Any of the systems that we would sell would just run on standard speaker cable.
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-900187-cambridge-audio-symphony-100-speaker-cable-per-metre.aspx

Thanks. The cable looks like that - but what do i know. I'll contact Sony. Thanks 😊

Hi Chelseavera.

The cable I posted the link to has a bare copper end which connects into binding posts on either an amp or speakers or into Banana Plugs and then into the amp or speakers.

The cable you have there seems to have a hole in the middle which pushes into the back of the Sony.

You should be able to cut the head off and reattach it again but it would be best to check with Sony as I wouldn't want to be responsible for getting you to cut apart something that was not purchased from ourselves as I would be unable to help if it went wrong.

Richersounds.ie: John

..no problem cutting the cables and re-soldering them ( be brave!)

Just make sure the polarity is correct when you re-connect and of course ensure that the join is well insulated so you don't get any bare wires contacting .. that would be expensive and messy! I would cut a little bit away from the connectors to allow you to make an error without it becoming a drama  

Keep us posted if we can assist,

ATVB 

John Mc & Crew

chelseavera

Ah here John!! Soldering 😲🀪I'll wait in the first instance for Sony to reply ... You think solder equip is required so - not just a good twist and some insulation?!

Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »

..no problem cutting the cables and re-soldering them ( be brave!)

Just make sure the polarity is correct when you re-connect and of course ensure that the join is well insulated so you don't get any bare wires contacting .. that would be expensive and messy! I would cut a little bit away from the connectors to allow you to make an error without it becoming a drama  

Keep us posted if we can assist,

ATVB 

John Mc & Crew

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

chelseavera wrote: »

Ah here John!! Soldering 😲🀪I'll wait in the first instance for Sony to reply ... You think solder equip is required so - not just a good twist and some insulation?!

Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »

..no problem cutting the cables and re-soldering them ( be brave!)

Just make sure the polarity is correct when you re-connect and of course ensure that the join is well insulated so you don't get any bare wires contacting .. that would be expensive and messy! I would cut a little bit away from the connectors to allow you to make an error without it becoming a drama  

Keep us posted if we can assist,

ATVB 

John Mc & Crew

Hey Chelseacera.

Soldering would be the correct way to do it to ensure the best join.

You could of course try twisting the cables and taping them up but this runs the risk of not making a good contact.

You could also use electrical connector blocks but this could be unsightly due to the size of the connect block and if its visible 

chelseavera

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

Hey Chelseacera.

Soldering would be the correct way to do it to ensure the best join.

You could of course try twisting the cables and taping them up but this runs the risk of not making a good contact.

You could also use electrical connector blocks but this could be unsightly due to the size of the connect block and if its visible 

I'll look at that connector block possibility for sure! Appearance won't matter - as it's all set up in the middle of a big bookcase! Thanks for the suggestions and advice!

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

chelseavera wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

Hey Chelseacera.

Soldering would be the correct way to do it to ensure the best join.

You could of course try twisting the cables and taping them up but this runs the risk of not making a good contact.

You could also use electrical connector blocks but this could be unsightly due to the size of the connect block and if its visible 

I'll look at that connector block possibility for sure! Appearance won't matter - as it's all set up in the middle of a big bookcase! Thanks for the suggestions and advice!

No problem at all Chelseavera.

Let us know if you get things up and running.

Have a good evening

chelseavera

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

No problem at all Chelseavera.

Let us know if you get things up and running.

Have a good evening

Look! I did it :-) - thanks to some encouragement on here - and magic connectors from Amazon. These needed to trimming or stripping or anything!! And voila - they worked. It might not be the 'right' way - but it's worked (and I have some regular connectors if they fail) Tidy and easy as hell. Delighted with myself!

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

chelseavera wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

No problem at all Chelseavera.

Let us know if you get things up and running.

Have a good evening

Look! I did it :-) - thanks to some encouragement on here - and magic connectors from Amazon. These needed to trimming or stripping or anything!! And voila - they worked. It might not be the 'right' way - but it's worked (and I have some regular connectors if they fail) Tidy and easy as hell. Delighted with myself!

Hey Chelseavera.

They look a very good job

Really glad that you got sorted and are now up and running and enjoying some tunes.

If we can ever help in any way in future please don't hesitate to drop us a post or PM.

chelseavera

Absolutely! You're top of my list for any upgrades ðŸ‘

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

chelseavera wrote: »

Absolutely! You're top of my list for any upgrades ðŸ‘

Cheers Chelseavera