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ordinateur71 Posted messages 54 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Bonjour,

I changed my PC and I would like to recover the old speakers, but I don't have a power socket on the new unit: can I cut the wire of the speaker and use a connector to plug it into a normal power outlet?

Thank you for your information
Christine
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Answer 1 / 21
wkm Posted messages 506 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   105
 
Indeed, it's not really a good idea because if your old speakers were connected to your CPU, it means they don't have a transformer in them, in my opinion. So basically, if you do what you propose, you will connect 220 volts to a device that can receive, let's say, 10 volts. Essentially, you have a 99% chance of making your speakers smoke, and I mean really smoke a lot.
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Answer 2 / 21
Chris
 
Yes Baladur, you understood well! I had a Packard Bell and the speakers were delivered with it and I would like to get them back...
so I can't tinker with them (or add an adapter) and plug them into a socket outside the CPU?
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Lebeaupat
 
Hello.
I had the same problem.
I found a rather simple solution:
1) Cut the cable at the end (purple connector side).
2) Take a 12V DC transformer (not 12V~), minimum 500mA (recommended; otherwise, 9V 500mA should be sufficient). Be careful to take a DC transformer!!!
3) Cut the end of your transformer's cable.
4) Put a connector block on the end of the transformer's cable.
5) a) If the cables are two different colors (one all black and the other with a white stripe) and the speaker cables are the same, connect the striped cable to the striped cable of the transformer, and the black cable to the black cable of the transformer (via the connector block).
b) If the cables are the same color, or if the colors don’t match, do a test with a power strip with a switch: connect one way, test with a music source into the speakers: if the sound is good, it’s fine. Otherwise, reverse the connection.
6) Tighten the connector block screws well, then cover everything with insulating tape (you might even tie all the cables together to prevent them from disconnecting).
7) Enjoy the music!

There you go...
Happy DIY!
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Answer 3 / 21
Markitaust Posted messages 354 Status Member 12
 
Hello Christine.
That all seems dangerous to me.
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Answer 4 / 21
Chris
 
However, I have the impression that there is indeed a transformer between the speaker and the jack on the cable, it is noted: 300 V
I do not quite understand.
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baladur13 Posted messages 47296 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 382
 
Good evening Chris.....
Do you want to connect your speakers to the power supply????
The immediate result is "CLACK".... then complete silence..... LoL
Don't you want to "suicide" them...... right?
Explain a bit more.... what is the PC... what are these speakers.....
by the way, why "Madame" in the title??
Hi
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Answer 6 / 21
baladur13 Posted messages 47296 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 382
 
Here is an explanation that is good..... The speakers are powered by an amplifier that needs to be plugged into the mains
You install a nice power strip.... to which you connect your PC, the mains plug of these speakers.... etc
so you don't need to cut anything...
you connect the audio cable to the audio output of the PC....
And that completes the game....
Please stop your childish quarrels....
Hi
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Answer 7 / 21
Chris
 
In fact, the socket is a "jack" (I'm not sure about the term) purple, the speakers of the DIAMOND Storm, that's all I have as rf.
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Answer 8 / 21
Chris
 
Good evening everyone!

Actually, these are DIAMOND Storm speakers delivered with two cables: one for the audio output and the other, with a transformer, for the power supply. But on the new computer case, I don't have a socket to receive the power cable (only audio output).

Do you understand my problem?

Thank you
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Answer 9 / 21
Chris
 
and I can't plug this jack into the CPU or into the power supply, that's why I wanted to cut the wire and put a "standard" socket in its place to plug everything into the wall socket: is that possible?
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Answer 10 / 21
wkm Posted messages 506 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   105
 
Well, since this is exactly what I thought and I already told you, I'm repeating: your speakers operate on 12 Volts to be precise, you don't have a transformer on them, just a cable, and the current in the wall socket is 230 Volts. So if you do what you want to do, you will simply blow up your speakers. Is that clear enough this time???
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baladur13 Posted messages 47296 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 382
 
Is this the one?.....
original speakers with a Packard Bell PC. 2 speakers with power cable to PC and audio cable
If so.... as mentioned above, an external power supply is needed.... for example, the old PC.... otherwise it will smoke....
good evening
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Answer 12 / 21
baladur13 Posted messages 47296 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 382
 
The black round thing around the cable... it's a parasite filter... the connection jack "alim" looks like a charger plug for a phone (5 or 12 volts DC)...
the inscription 300v on the cable... it's the isolation voltage...
hi
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Answer 13 / 21
wkm Posted messages 506 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   105
 
It would indeed be wiser, and you're welcome.
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ordinateur71 Posted messages 54 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   1
 
So it needed to be marked as resolved.
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wkm Posted messages 506 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   105
 
Well, listen to me, I'm giving you the advice of an electrical technician among others based on the data you give us now. You can always do the test even if it can be dangerous, and if you’re able to read the 300V on the cable, you should be able to read the reference in numeric form. I think it must be behind or under one of your speakers.
After that, if you just come here for us to say yes to give you a clear conscience in case it damages your speakers, well, that's a failure.
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baladur13 Posted messages 47296 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 382
 
WKM is right, if your PC does not have a power outlet designed for this purpose, any attempt to connect it to the mains will lead to the destruction of the speakers and a fuse in your home installation....
What kind of PC do you have???
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Answer 17 / 21
Chris
 
These are DIAMOND STORM, multimedia speaker kit 6904700200
Baladur and Wkm, thanks for the advice, I will buy other speakers!

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Answer 18 / 21
baladur13 Posted messages 47296 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 382
 
It is certainly the solution... because even if there was a compatible socket on the PC, we would still have to wonder if the voltage is compatible...
Bye
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Answer 19 / 21
Chris
 
Thank you again to both of you
Best regards
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Answer 20 / 21
pichenotj@aol.com
 
Have you resolved your speaker issue with the Storm Diamond?
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