I have been trying to make my own rca jack cable (left and right audio for both ends) for my tv to the receiver.

I have bought two pairs of phono plugs from Radioshck to go with the 16 gauge speaker wires I have. They don't work and I suspected that it might not be the correct type of phono plug as it looked to be for a different type of cable.

I will be trying to return that plugs but problem is I don't know what I should be looking for because none of the websites on audio parts I've visited elaborated on any differences that I should understand between different phono plugs and the cables that go with it.

Would really appreciate any guidance on this! Thanks~!