S800B soundbar power supply

[The_Poison_Dwarf]

Hello everyone,

I've spent over two hours chatting to Samsung Technical support who are no closer to resolving a solution - all that I need to do is to get the power adaptor further away from the soundbar.

They can't 

1 - confirm if it's an ordinary two core cable that I can simply cut and extend

2 - tell me what pin sizes are used so that I can get an extension made up

3 - contact Head Office and ask for specification details

Needless to say it's been like banging my head against a brick wall

[thedrum · Accepted solution]

I figured out a solution! I spent way too long on this problem.

The HW-s800b and HW-s801b soundbars require a 3.0x1.1m DC connector pushing at least 19v/30w power. The power adapter that came with my soundbar (which I assume is the same for all) was a 3.0x1.1mm DC 19v/60w adapter that only went about 5ft from the TV before having a big brick attached to it, which was frustrating to hide.

I could not find a 10ft+ 3.0x1.1mm DC power adapter at all, so I opted to combine some parts to make an equivalent over USB-C.

I purchased the following 4 items, which powered the sound bar and provided some choice in length, thinness and avoided Samsung Support entirely:

• 3.0x1.1mm to standard 5.5x2.5mm DC adapter: Amazon.com: DC Plug 11 Connector Tips Kits [6.3x3.0mm 5.5x2.5mm 4.8x1.7mm 4.0x1.7mm 3.5x1.35mm 3.0x1...
• A 5.5x2.5mm DC to USB-C adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P81526M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details (note that these two just barely fit within the crevasse in the soundbar together - it's important this one is a cable so it can wrap outside the soundbar - otherwise you will run out of room)
• A USB-C cable thin and long enough to run power all the way to the outlet: Amazon.com: USB C to USB C Cable 15ft, uni Long USB Type C 100W Fast Charging Nylon Braided Cable (5...
• A USB-C power brick beefy enough to send at least 19V/30W: Amazon.com: Anker 60W PIQ 3.0 & GaN Tech Dual Port Charger, PowerPort Atom III (2 Ports) Charger wit...

I hope that helps! It works just like the original power supply, fits in a cable wall sleeve nicely, and shouldn't be too budget-breaking (although the total solution cost about $60, not exactly great). I ran the cable through a wall sleeve under the Frame soundbar and then under a rug to get behind the couch, out of sight.

Enjoy!

[Jerry2289]

You are awesome! Been trying to solve this for weeks. Thank you!!!

[sosolid]

(if I could find one) would a 3.0x1.1mm male to female cable work here with the supplied psu?

[fevis]

I just want to share my solution. I had the exact same problem. The DC cord from the adapter being too short.

I tried all solutions mentioned here, converters, USB-C extension cords  etc. from AliExpress. Couldn't find a working solution, so after countles hours i tried the most simple solution. Cut and extend the existing wire.

Cut the DC wire and use a regular wire you would use for any electronic to extend. It works just fine. Also use some Heat Shrink Tubing to get it done correctly. 

[eKismet]

Thank you for saving my installation 🙏

[Jahoker]

Hi there,

Any chance you can give me more information on what cable would be suitable to buy for following your instruction?

Thanks! 🙏

[fevis]

Hi,

I used an ordinary 2-conductor extension cord like you would use for a regular lamp.
Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Conductors-Resistant-Electrical-Extension-Lighting/dp/B08FMMZHQ6?th=1

Where I connected the wires, I also used heat shrink tubing to get it properly assembled.
Like this: https://www.amazon.com/Shrink-Tubing-Industrial-Heat-Shrink-Wires/dp/B0BG6V4HV4

Works like a charm and no need to use all kinds of converters

[Munkeebutt67]

Just get longer cable the same as the one you have from Amazon or eBay,. I used the European wire to extend my TV cable, and have had no issues. I doubt you could lengthen the power to soundbar wire though 

[Torontoguy]

You would think there would be a 3.0 x 1.1 mm barrel extension somewhere. 

Has anyone found one yet??