Sony HTK215 Speaker leads

efjay · 21-10-2001, 00:55

Has anyone with the htk 215 been able to upgrade the speaker leads? Had a look at the plugs and was wondering if it was possible

Thanks in advance

ahewitt · 22-10-2001, 10:39

I read in one of the many HTK-215 posts that somebody had replaced them by going to a specialist shop and giving them the old ones and getting them modded. I would be interested in upgrading mine too so if you find any info post it!

Andy

Master_Simon · 02-11-2001, 04:39

Quote:

Originally posted by efjay
Has anyone with the htk 215 been able to upgrade the speaker leads? Had a look at the plugs and was wondering if it was possible

Thanks in advance

What can be so special, have they been stupid and put special plugs on to stop you customising??
Gimmick to get dosh out of your pocket,

efjay · 02-11-2001, 19:06

Actually just got the system and am impressed especially as i was previously using a videologic digitheatre dts, definitely could do with a cable upgrade but they are soldered, any advise on where to get a soldering iron in enfield or surroundings?

Master_Simon · 03-11-2001, 00:56

Quote:

Originally posted by efjay
Actually just got the system and am impressed especially as i was previously using a videologic digitheatre dts, definitely could do with a cable upgrade but they are soldered, any advise on where to get a soldering iron in enfield or surroundings?

Find yourself one of these small jobbing tv shops ask them to solder it, if you don't have an iron it means you will need to practice before letting yourself loose on your new kit, i am an engineer of over ten years experience and I still hate making up leads, if you get it wrong and there is a short inside the plug when you have finished you will blow the output stage of you new tv, it won't be covered by the warranty, could you not just buy extended leads, are they not just phono connections??

wicket · 04-11-2001, 10:07

The speaker cables do not have phono plugs. The ends which are connected to the amp are integrated into colour coded plugs so it makes it easy to set up, getting the right speaker cable into the right input. Plus there is not risk of a wire escaping and causing a short. However, it makes it impossible to upgrade your speaker cables easily because they need these special plugs at the end. I would imagine Sony would sell replacement cables but I have not looked into that yet. I am happy with the sound produced by speaker cables supplied with the amp.

Master_Simon · 06-11-2001, 23:45

Quote:

Originally posted by wicket
The speaker cables do not have phono plugs. The ends which are connected to the amp are integrated into colour coded plugs so it makes it easy to set up, getting the right speaker cable into the right input. Plus there is not risk of a wire escaping and causing a short. However, it makes it impossible to upgrade your speaker cables easily because they need these special plugs at the end. I would imagine Sony would sell replacement cables but I have not looked into that yet. I am happy with the sound produced by speaker cables supplied with the amp.

A I said a gimmick to get dough out of your pocket, if you want my honest advice go to a jobbing tv shop and ask them to extend the cables by cutting them in half solder phono plug/ socket combinations onto each end of the wires such that if you don't need the extension you can join em back up again, then you can buy an inexpensive phono extension lead, best thought I can come up with to allow you retain the flexibility of your original system.
Good luck
Simes

21-10-2001, 00:55	#1
efjay Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: london Posts: 2	Sony HTK215 Speaker leads Has anyone with the htk 215 been able to upgrade the speaker leads? Had a look at the plugs and was wondering if it was possible Thanks in advance

02-11-2001, 04:39	#3
Master_Simon Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kent, Line of sight view of Hougham Mast, with it's magnificent aerial array, mains gas, water and drainage, good view of Astra2 Posts: 1,264	Re: Sony HTK215 Speaker leads Quote: Originally posted by efjay Has anyone with the htk 215 been able to upgrade the speaker leads? Had a look at the plugs and was wondering if it was possible Thanks in advance What can be so special, have they been stupid and put special plugs on to stop you customising?? Gimmick to get dosh out of your pocket,

22-10-2001, 10:39	#2
ahewitt Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Selby Posts: 57	I read in one of the many HTK-215 posts that somebody had replaced them by going to a specialist shop and giving them the old ones and getting them modded. I would be interested in upgrading mine too so if you find any info post it! Andy

02-11-2001, 19:06	#4
efjay Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: london Posts: 2	Actually just got the system and am impressed especially as i was previously using a videologic digitheatre dts, definitely could do with a cable upgrade but they are soldered, any advise on where to get a soldering iron in enfield or surroundings?

03-11-2001, 00:56	#5
Master_Simon Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kent, Line of sight view of Hougham Mast, with it's magnificent aerial array, mains gas, water and drainage, good view of Astra2 Posts: 1,264	Quote: Originally posted by efjay Actually just got the system and am impressed especially as i was previously using a videologic digitheatre dts, definitely could do with a cable upgrade but they are soldered, any advise on where to get a soldering iron in enfield or surroundings? Find yourself one of these small jobbing tv shops ask them to solder it, if you don't have an iron it means you will need to practice before letting yourself loose on your new kit, i am an engineer of over ten years experience and I still hate making up leads, if you get it wrong and there is a short inside the plug when you have finished you will blow the output stage of you new tv, it won't be covered by the warranty, could you not just buy extended leads, are they not just phono connections??

04-11-2001, 10:07	#6
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	The speaker cables do not have phono plugs. The ends which are connected to the amp are integrated into colour coded plugs so it makes it easy to set up, getting the right speaker cable into the right input. Plus there is not risk of a wire escaping and causing a short. However, it makes it impossible to upgrade your speaker cables easily because they need these special plugs at the end. I would imagine Sony would sell replacement cables but I have not looked into that yet. I am happy with the sound produced by speaker cables supplied with the amp.

06-11-2001, 23:45	#7
Master_Simon Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kent, Line of sight view of Hougham Mast, with it's magnificent aerial array, mains gas, water and drainage, good view of Astra2 Posts: 1,264	Quote: Originally posted by wicket The speaker cables do not have phono plugs. The ends which are connected to the amp are integrated into colour coded plugs so it makes it easy to set up, getting the right speaker cable into the right input. Plus there is not risk of a wire escaping and causing a short. However, it makes it impossible to upgrade your speaker cables easily because they need these special plugs at the end. I would imagine Sony would sell replacement cables but I have not looked into that yet. I am happy with the sound produced by speaker cables supplied with the amp. A I said a gimmick to get dough out of your pocket, if you want my honest advice go to a jobbing tv shop and ask them to extend the cables by cutting them in half solder phono plug/ socket combinations onto each end of the wires such that if you don't need the extension you can join em back up again, then you can buy an inexpensive phono extension lead, best thought I can come up with to allow you retain the flexibility of your original system. Good luck Simes

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