laptop to tv audio wire ?

[Manse]

What wire type is it that connects the 3.5mm jack from laptop to tv with vga for sound, is it just speaker wire ?
need to make some longer ones then i have bought so netbooks can be moved further away from tv ( vga cable is about 4ft audio is about half that)

 

[trevortron]

What wire type is it that connects the 3.5mm jack from laptop to tv with vga for sound, is it just speaker wire ?
need to make some longer ones then i have bought so netbooks can be moved further away from tv ( vga cable is about 4ft audio is about half that)

Normal speaker cable might 'work' but not ideal, as it will be susceptible to interference from outside sources, like your TV for instance.

Best to use screened cable (the Americans call it shielded). The outer braid screens the inner signal wire from interference. It's not expensive to buy, but it may not be easy to find a retailer locally. Maplin or a local TV/audio repair shop your best bets. Or just buy longer ready-made ones.....

 

[McrRed]

What wire type is it that connects the 3.5mm jack from laptop to tv with vga for sound, is it just speaker wire ?
need to make some longer ones then i have bought so netbooks can be moved further away from tv ( vga cable is about 4ft audio is about half that)

Its probably easier to get ready made leads off Amazon/ eBay there's loads at longer lengths...

Assume you're using mini-jack from the netbook then find the right plug for the TV end. Mini-jack to stereo phono is really common.

 

[oneman]

VGA does not support sound but I assume you mean jack to phone to jack to jack. Easiest thing is going to buy a headphone extension lead,

5m - 3.5mm JACK AUX PLUG SOCKET HEADPHONE EXTENSION CABLE LEAD - 5M METER | eBay

 

[Manse]

cheers all. might has well just buy longer ones, i found a few 3.5 jackplugs connecters that you just unscrew n solder, aint worth the hassle lol

 

[craigneuk]

this is what you need mate if i read your post correct. This is how i have mine set up

3.5mm Jack Jack Male to Male in 30cm 50cm 1m 2m 3m 4m 5m 10m 15m 20m Wire Lead | eBay