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    The floppy drive is no longer obsolete. AmEv's Avatar
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    Default Need to repair/replace portable speaker cables

    I've got an older set of speakers. They are Labtec LCS-600. About 15 years old. Portable speakers. Tiny. (I'll get images up; Google is NO help here.)


    You'd think that, speakers on 4 C batteries wouldn't put out much of a kick. (I've heard extremely wimpy USB speakers.) You'd be surprised.


    The problem is, in my carelessness, I ripped up the cords. Audio is horrid now.


    Rather than try repairing the cord (not only would it be ugly, but there are PATCHES of exposed wire.

    The right speaker cord is easy: It's the standard 1/8" dual-ring headphone hookup.
    The left speaker cord is trickier: a 1/16" single ring next to, and held in place by plastic, a 1/8" single ring.

    The question is: Where could I get replacement cables? I absolutely LOVE these speakers. (Not as much as my desktop's speakers, but they require ~18volts. Not exactly transportable...)
    Two years. They were great. Let's make the next ones even better!

    Tri.fecta

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    Default Re: Need to repair/replace portable speaker cables

    i would start the search at the following

    digikey.com
    mouser.com
    aliedelec.com


    you can look for the connectors and then look for wire separately. trying to find a pre-made pigtail cable will probably be near impossible.

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    Default Re: Need to repair/replace portable speaker cables

    Let's see pictures!

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    Default Re: Need to repair/replace portable speaker cables

    As promised.

    The speakers themselves.


    The connectors.


    The main reason I need the cables replaced.
    Two years. They were great. Let's make the next ones even better!

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    Default Re: Need to repair/replace portable speaker cables

    you could always take the speakers apart and remove the connectors and hard wire some cables in place.

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    Default Re: Need to repair/replace portable speaker cables

    Another solution that just came:

    Buy just the cables.

    Splice 'em in.


    Hot glue 'em together.
    Two years. They were great. Let's make the next ones even better!

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    Default Re: Need to repair/replace portable speaker cables

    Well, I found a few yards of paracord. When I get the replacement cable, I'll sleeve it.

    Now, to find cabling....
    Two years. They were great. Let's make the next ones even better!

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    Default Re: Need to repair/replace portable speaker cables

    I found some 4-wire telephone cord, so re-cabling should be soon.
    Two years. They were great. Let's make the next ones even better!

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    Well, pix to come! I've done sleeving and wiring! Now time for soldering!






    Wait, SLEEVING?!?
    Two years. They were great. Let's make the next ones even better!

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    Default Re: Need to repair/replace portable speaker cables

    you should pop those speakers apart and see what the specifications are on the speaker itself.


    might be able to find some nicer ones, i'm sure with how old it is it's probably got a decent amplifier in it.

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