Gaming Forums => General Gaming => Topic started by: Mop it up on May 18, 2009, 07:10:30 PM
Title: A cable trilemma
Post by: Mop it up on May 18, 2009, 07:10:30 PM
I just got a component cable for the Wii, but there is something about it which I wasn't aware of that presents a problem. Unlike the composite cable, the audio cables cannot be pulled apart from the video cables because they mold into one thick cable. Therefore, I cannot plug them into the receiver because they don't come close to reaching that far.
This leaves me with three undesirable options: 1. Move the receiver behind the television, making it out of reach. 2. Plug the audio cables into the television and use those poor quality speakers. 3. Forget the cable and go back to the composite cable.
What should I do? I just don't know...
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 18, 2009, 07:16:25 PM
Re-route the audio cable using your new extended manhood. Problem solved, no bothersome rearranging.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: Mop it up on May 18, 2009, 07:44:56 PM
If I go that route I have to spend money. That's always the least desirable option.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 18, 2009, 08:18:23 PM
Have fun moving.
Edit: Wait a minute, why isn't your TV hooked up to the receiver? Buy cables to join the TV and the receiver, turn off the TV speakers, set your receiver to output all TV audio, and connect all the Wii stuff to the TV.
Buy Male-Male RCA stereo cables (<$10) (you probably have an extra set lying around in a closet).
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2009, 09:21:23 PM
Edit: Wait a minute, why isn't your TV hooked up to the receiver? Buy cables to join the TV and the receiver, turn off the TV speakers, set your receiver to output all TV audio, and connect all the Wii stuff to the TV.
Buy Male-Male RCA stereo cables (<$10) (you probably have an extra set lying around in a closet).
Duh...? I mean thats how I've had everything TV related set up for years. Its the cheapest option for you to take at this point. Route it through your TV to the reciever.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: BranDonk Kong on May 18, 2009, 11:05:02 PM
Get some RCA extension cables from eBay or monoprice. Expect to pay no more than $5.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: Mop it up on May 18, 2009, 11:21:45 PM
That won't work because my television doesn't have an audio out jack. You think I didn't check that? I'm not that ignorant of technology.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 19, 2009, 12:12:50 AM
Well, YOU didn't say so up front.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 19, 2009, 01:36:38 AM
Maybe you should spend some money on a new TV.
or just buy cable extensions. either way you're gonna spend some money.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: NWR_insanolord on May 19, 2009, 02:01:37 AM
Yeah, the only way to not spend money is to go back to your old cables, but that would mean you wasted money on the cables, and wasting money is much worse than spending money.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 19, 2009, 02:23:40 AM
Two step solution:
Step 1 a.) Buy this for $0.57 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040107&p_id=3002&seq=1&format=2) b.) then buy this too for $2.11 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=2869&seq=1&format=2)
Step 2 put them together and your problem is solved.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: Mop it up on May 19, 2009, 03:59:29 AM
a.) Buy this for $0.57 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040107&p_id=3002&seq=1&format=2) b.) then buy this too for $2.11 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=2869&seq=1&format=2)
I think I have the second one covered. Maybe I'll buy that first thing when I'm not feeling like a cheapskate. I wasn't sure if that kind of thing existed so it is good to have confirmation on that. Thanks.
For now, I've just put my VCR behind my television since I rarely use that, and plugged the audio cables into it.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: UncleBob on May 19, 2009, 10:40:45 AM
Fire. Fire is the only answer.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: Dirk Temporo on May 19, 2009, 04:59:03 PM
Use an exacto knife to split the cable.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 19, 2009, 05:17:56 PM
They also have the 1.5 ft cable for $1.33 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021803&p_id=5346&seq=1&format=2) if the 3ft cable I linked to earlier is too long.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: Mop it up on May 19, 2009, 05:39:12 PM
There is nothing to split, it is just one huge thick cable. Splitting it open would expose the wires within, I'm guessing? It isn't like a normal AV cable which can just be pulled apart.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: Dirk Temporo on May 20, 2009, 03:02:37 AM
Well you'd have to keep track of which wires belonged to which jack, but that wouldn't be too hard since they'd still be attached. Liberal application of electrical tape would fix it.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 20, 2009, 04:04:45 AM
just spend the $3(+shipping) and keep your electronics from being a potential fire/electrical hazard. Besides, it would cost you more to replace the wires if you mess up than it would to just buy whats needed to extend them.
If you plan on upgrading your DVD player or TV in the near future, just throw in a set of component cables and/or a HDMI cable or 2 to justify the shipping cost. even with all that added in you still wouldn't be breaking a $20.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: BranDonk Kong on May 20, 2009, 05:26:47 PM
Mop it up - you misunderstod me. Get some RCA *EXTENSION* cables, as in male on one end, and female on the other, to make the audio cables longer so you can go directly to your receiver.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: Mop it up on May 20, 2009, 06:16:17 PM
Well you'd have to keep track of which wires belonged to which jack, but that wouldn't be too hard since they'd still be attached. Liberal application of electrical tape would fix it.
There's a big piece of plastic which connects the five cables into the big thick cable, I doubt it could be cut open. It isn't worth it anyway.
If you plan on upgrading your DVD player or TV in the near future, just throw in a set of.
I don't have a DVD player and am fine with my current television. I'll just get one of those extension cables or doodads whenever I don't feel like being cheap.
Mop it up - you misunderstod me. Get some RCA *EXTENSION* cables, as in male on one end, and female on the other, to make the audio cables longer so you can go directly to your receiver.
I know what you meant, my post after yours was in response to both NinGurl69*huggles and BlackNMild2k1. I was just too lazy to quote them both at the time.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: BranDonk Kong on May 20, 2009, 11:55:12 PM
Well then go get said cable...err order it. You could just open the outer casing of the 5 cables, too, as was suggested. Then just wrap them in electric tape or something if it exposes the non-black housing of the individual cables.
Title: Re: A cable trilemma
Post by: Mop it up on May 21, 2009, 12:01:24 AM
You could just open the outer casing of the 5 cables, too, as was suggested. Then just wrap them in electric tape or something if it exposes the non-black housing of the individual cables.
