its not too hard, you might want to redo the first one or get a new connector for it by the time you get to the last one but you definitely learn from it. Also, most connectors have covers that go over the soldered bit so you dont see the uglyness ;)
What Jupiter said - we all have to start somewhere.
If you're really worried about it, read some basic instructions or watch a few videos. Then do a few practice runs with cheap cables lying around and cheap connectors. Or take a cheap existing cable, listen to it once, then try to reassemble the cable via soldering, listen again, and see if it sounds different in a bad way.
Cables are a good place to start, but they are one of the hardest things to solder well, especially as conductors get smaller. If you can solder a cable well, you won't have an issue with any through hole soldering.
Don't buy cheap connectors to practice with - many of them have low melting points and will be a struggle. If you are fine with lead, start with a lead based eutectic solder, which melts at a much lower point. Lead free is far more difficult than leaded, especially with small cables.
Also, learn to use flux properly. It will be your best friend. MG Chemicals 835-PX2 Flux Pen Soldering is my favorite and makes solder stick to whatever I want. A little goes a LONG way.
Always make sure you solder in an area with good ventilation, too. The fumes from flux are not good over long exposures. Be careful with handling leaded solder and make sure to keep it away from children.
Finally, make sure you learn how to tin your tip and learn how to always keep the tip in good condition and tinned. It should be a bright silver color. If you start seeing dark brown or black spots, your solder will not stick or flow as intended.
Definitely a recommended pursuit! Most here have covered great info. Also check the cable building thread for more help. I have a bunch of spare materials if you PM me with interest.
I’m pretty sure they have crimp RCA connectors. I agree with @Vansen too, it’s probably the hardest thing to solder as all that extra copper sucks up the heat.
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