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Author:  DaveR [ June 2nd, 2020, 5:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Speaker wires

I use two runs per speaker.

Author:  TubeDriver [ June 2nd, 2020, 5:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Speaker wires

Thanks.


DaveR wrote:
I use two runs per speaker.

Author:  Pelliott321 [ June 2nd, 2020, 5:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Speaker wires

What is the preferred method of connection
Spades, banana, twist wire and wrap around terminal
Solder directlt to voice coil?

Author:  Pelliott321 [ June 2nd, 2020, 6:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Speaker wires

Oops I forgot
speakon connector. I am trying to find a drawing of the actual connection. How’s much area compared to spad or banana

Author:  tomp [ June 2nd, 2020, 6:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Speaker wires

Here is the data sheet on a 4 pole Speakon cable connector. Check out the current rating. They also have it in a version with screw clamping mechanism instead of solder terminals.

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Author:  HAL [ June 2nd, 2020, 7:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Speaker wires

Have been using the 4 pole Speakon connectors for the servo subs and they work very well.

Just make sure you get a good click on twist to lock the connectors when inserting them.

Author:  Pelliott321 [ June 2nd, 2020, 9:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Speaker wires

Gold over brass 2mohm contact resistance this seems good but it’s only good for 5000 matings that means it will only last a couple months with a geek

Author:  tomp [ June 2nd, 2020, 10:08 pm ]
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Pelliott321 wrote:
Gold over brass 2mohm contact resistance this seems good but it’s only good for 5000 matings that means it will only last a couple months with a geek


It's silver over brass. AG is silver, AU is gold.

Author:  DaveR [ June 3rd, 2020, 7:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Speaker wires

I use the silver plated. I have had zero issues. If your binding posts accommodate the diameter of the eight wires twisted together you don't need a termination. Fewer joints are better. Just keep in mind that copper is relatively soft so you should check the tightness of the binding post from time to time. Gently, of course.

Author:  tomp [ June 3rd, 2020, 8:55 am ]
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That is why you should never tin wires before clamping them down. Solder is softer than the copper and more creep will happen.

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