5-Pin DIN to Dual RCA and 3.5mm AUX: B&O Hi-Fi Hookup Guide
By Innov8 Wholesale Ltd | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Buying Guides
Match the right DIN breakout to your vintage B&O or European hi-fi: angled 5-pin to dual RCA female, or a 5-pin DIN to 3.5mm AUX cable with both outputs.
Quick answer
For a vintage Bang & Olufsen or European hi-fi with a 5-pin DIN output, pick the angled 5-pin DIN to dual RCA female cable if you only need RCA connections, or the 5-pin DIN to dual RCA female + 3.5mm AUX cable if you also want a right-angled 3.5mm plug for a modern speaker or phone. Both break out a single DIN output into two RCA female jacks; the second adds a 3.5mm male AUX tap.
Why the angled DIN connector matters behind a hi-fi rack
A right-angled DIN plug reduces strain on the socket and lets the cable run flat against the back of an amplifier or receiver. That is the main practical difference between these two cables and a straight-plug DIN cable: the angled shell is easier to route in tight spaces. If your DIN socket sits close to a shelf or wall, choose the angled version even if you do not need the 3.5mm tap.
Two RCA female jacks versus a 3.5mm AUX tap: which output do you actually need?
Both cables end in dual RCA female connectors, so you still need RCA male patch cables to reach most modern speakers or amplifiers. The 5-pin DIN to 3.5mm AUX cable adds a right-angled 3.5mm male plug, which is useful when your modern speaker has an AUX input and you want to avoid a separate RCA-to-3.5mm adapter. The trade-off is that the 3.5mm plug is fixed to the cable, so it adds bulk at the source end and is not detachable.
When a 7-pin DIN cable is the correct choice instead
Some Bang & Olufsen and other European hi-fi systems use a 7-pin DIN connection rather than 5-pin. A 5-pin DIN plug will not fit a 7-pin socket, so check the pin count on the back of your unit before ordering. If you see seven pins, choose a 7-pin DIN to dual RCA cable instead of either 5-pin option here.
Decision rules for your DIN hookup
- Count the pins on your hi-fi output: Look at the DIN socket on your Bang & Olufsen or European hi-fi. If it has five pins, choose a 5-pin DIN cable. If it has seven pins, choose the 7-pin DIN to dual RCA cable instead. A 5-pin plug will not fit a 7-pin socket, so pin count is the first check.
- Decide whether you need a 3.5mm AUX connection: If your modern speaker or phone has a 3.5mm AUX input and you want a single cable to reach it, choose the 5-pin DIN to dual RCA female + 3.5mm AUX cable. If you only need RCA female outputs, the angled 5-pin DIN to dual RCA female cable is sufficient. The 3.5mm plug is fixed, so pick it only if you will actually use that input.
- Check clearance behind the amplifier: Measure the space between the DIN socket and the wall or shelf. Both 5-pin cables here use angled DIN plugs, which are easier to route in tight spaces than straight plugs. If clearance is very tight, an angled DIN plug reduces strain on the socket.
- Plan for RCA male patch cables: Both 5-pin cables end in RCA female jacks, so you will need RCA male patch cables to connect to most modern speakers or amplifiers. The 3.5mm AUX cable can go directly to a 3.5mm input without an adapter. Budget for RCA patch cables unless you are using the 3.5mm AUX output.
Product facts
- 5-Pin DIN Male to Dual RCA Female + 3.5mm Angled AUX Audio Cable 1.8m: 5-pin DIN male to dual RCA female plus right-angled 3.5mm male AUX; oxygen-free copper conductors with spiral shielding. Gives you both RCA female jacks and a 3.5mm AUX plug from one DIN output, with shielding intended to reduce interference in long runs.
5-Pin DIN Male to Dual RCA Female + 3.5mm Angled AUX Audio Cable 1.8m - Angled 5-Pin DIN Male to Dual RCA Female Audio Cable for European Hi-Fi Systems: Angled 5-pin DIN male to dual RCA female, designed for European-style hi-fi and tight spaces behind amplifiers. A simpler, lower-cost option when you only need RCA female outputs and want the angled DIN plug to ease socket strain.
Angled 5-Pin DIN Male to Dual RCA Female Audio Cable for European Hi-Fi Systems - 7 Pin DIN Male to Dual RCA Phono Male Audio Cable for Bang & Olufsen Hi-Fi Stereo Systems: 7-pin DIN male to dual RCA phono male, intended for Bang & Olufsen, Naim, Quad and other systems with a 7-pin DIN connection. The correct alternative if your B&O or European hi-fi socket has seven pins rather than five.
Who these cables fit
Best for
- Owners of vintage Bang & Olufsen or European hi-fi with a 5-pin DIN output who need RCA female connections
- Setup where a right-angled DIN plug helps with tight clearance behind the amplifier
- Anyone who wants a single cable to feed both RCA female jacks and a 3.5mm AUX input
Not for
- Hi-fi with a 7-pin DIN socket — choose a 7-pin DIN to dual RCA cable instead
- Systems that need RCA male plugs directly at the source — these cables end in RCA female jacks
- Situations where a detachable 3.5mm adapter is preferred over a fixed AUX plug
