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S800B soundbar power supply

(Topic created on: 03-01-2023 04:13 PM)
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The_Poison_Dwarf
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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

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thedrum
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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:

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!

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thedrum
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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:

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

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

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fevis
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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
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Thank you for saving my installation 🙏

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Jahoker
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Hi there,

 

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

 

Thanks! 🙏

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fevis
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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 :smiling-face:

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