Speaker terminals

[Mr FaceCaser]

So my new gp box is awaiting shipment and I have everything for the box. The only thing I forgot was speaker terminals but I saw they make you lose power so how would you wire your amp to the subs? Would you just run it straight to the amp? Would use speaker terminals? Or do you have other ways of doing it?

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[spokey9]

So my new gp box is awaiting shipment and I have everything for the box. The only thing I forgot was speaker terminals but I saw they make you lose power so how would you wire your amp to the subs? Would you just run it straight to the amp? Would use speaker terminals? Or do you have other ways of doing it?

It wouldn't be a noticeable drop. Gp and smd made good terminals

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

I just drill holes the same size as the wire and caulk the inside around the wire.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

I have used these in the past.

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Supreme Binding Post Banana Jack Power Speaker TerminalFor the most demanding high-current applications, this input terminal is top dog. Binding posts accept both banana plugs and raw wire up to 4 gauge! Posts are 2-3/8" on-center and each require a 1-1/4" diameter cabinet hole. The proper...

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Supreme Binding Post Banana Jack Power Speaker Terminal​

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Part #260-314

You can use any that you like, really. The drain is barely measurable. No more, no less, than fused power line interruptions, the length of the terminal is just too short to really make a difference. I do solder the wire behind right up close to the huts on the rear of the standard terminals though.

You can also just use a heavy spade on the rear too, they will all work.

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Parts Express Gold Binding Post Banana Jack 5-Way Speaker TerminalRectangular terminal with gold plated binding posts. Includes gasket for a leak free seal. Color coded. Accepts up to 10-12 gauge wire. Also can be used with dual banana plugs. .Dimensions:• Outside Dimensions: 2-1/8" W x 15/16" H...

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Parts Express Gold Binding Post Banana Jack 5-Way Speaker Terminal​

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Part #260-302

I use these so I can change it up from 4 ohms to 1 ohm if I wanted to. Use or don't use the breakers depending on the load I want.

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Solen Bi-Amp Speaker Terminal Cup Gold Plated Brass Binding Post Banana JackWith two pairs of gold plated binding posts and bridging bars, this recessed terminal cup is a perfect choice for use in bi-amp speaker systems or dual voice coil subwoofers. The rigid ABS cup ensures that this terminal...

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Parts Express Bi-Amp Speaker Terminal Cup Gold Binding Post Banana Jack​

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Part #260-281

We're talking about maybe an inch of right around 8 gauge transfer material, not an issue.

THese are pretty nice as well.

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Parts Express Binding Post Banana Jack with 1" Thread 2 Pair Black Gold2-red, 2-black binding posts accepting up to 10 ga. wire or banana plug. These connectors are designed with the audiophile in mind. 24 kt gold plating ensures the highest possible signal transfer and resists harsh...

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Dayton Audio BPA-38SN HD Binding Post Banana Jack Pair Satin Nickel​

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Part #091-1247

I have done as others have done too, just run them through the box and onto the amp, only issue is, if you want to move it around, you have to disconnect everything from the amp, kind of a pain,

 

[Mr FaceCaser]

I have used these in the past.

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Supreme Binding Post Banana Jack Power Speaker TerminalFor the most demanding high-current applications, this input terminal is top dog. Binding posts accept both banana plugs and raw wire up to 4 gauge! Posts are 2-3/8" on-center and each require a 1-1/4" diameter cabinet hole. The proper...

www.parts-express.com

You can use any that you like, really. The drain is barley measurable. No more, no less, than fused power line interruptions, the length of the terminal is just too short to really make a difference. I do solder the wire behind right up close to the huts on the rear of the standard terminals though.

You can also just use a heavy spade on the rear too, they will all work.

Home

Parts Express Gold Binding Post Banana Jack 5-Way Speaker TerminalRectangular terminal with gold plated binding posts. Includes gasket for a leak free seal. Color coded. Accepts up to 10-12 gauge wire. Also can be used with dual banana plugs. .Dimensions:• Outside Dimensions: 2-1/8" W x 15/16" H...

www.parts-express.com

I use these so I can change it up from 4 ohms to 1 ohm if I wanted to. Use or don't use the breakers depending on the load I want.

Home

Solen Bi-Amp Speaker Terminal Cup Gold Plated Brass Binding Post Banana JackWith two pairs of gold plated binding posts and bridging bars, this recessed terminal cup is a perfect choice for use in bi-amp speaker systems or dual voice coil subwoofers. The rigid ABS cup ensures that this terminal...

www.parts-express.com

We're talking about maybe an inch of right around 8 gauge transfer material, not an issue.

THese are pretty nice as well.

Home

Parts Express Binding Post Banana Jack with 1" Thread 2 Pair Black Gold2-red, 2-black binding posts accepting up to 10 ga. wire or banana plug. These connectors are designed with the audiophile in mind. 24 kt gold plating ensures the highest possible signal transfer and resists harsh...

www.parts-express.com

I have done as others have done too, just run them through the box and onto the amp, only issue is, if you want to move it around, you have to disconnect everything from the amp, kind of a pain,

Your links just take me to the home page

 

[Mr FaceCaser]

I just drill holes the same size as the wire and caulk the inside around the wire.


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I was thinking about it but if I have to take my subs out it'll be nice not to have to disconnect speaker wire from the amp

 

[Mr FaceCaser]

It wouldn't be a noticeable drop. Gp and smd made good terminals

Dang I said no to gp terminals when I got the box

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Your links just take me to the home page

Not sure why it does that. I've gone back and added the part numbers to that post.

 

[Mr FaceCaser]

Not sure why it does that. I've gone back and added the part numbers to that post.

Okay thank you

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

I was thinking about it but if I have to take my subs out it'll be nice not to have to disconnect speaker wire from the amp

Push terminals on the subs. Don't have to disconnect the amp.

 

[Mr FaceCaser]

Push terminals on the subs. Don't have to disconnect the amp.

But I mean take the box out without having to take the subs out

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Dang I said no to gp terminals when I got the box

If i'm not mistaken, GP offers Steve Meade Designs type terminals and I'm not a fan. Stainless steel is a lousy conductor, brass is better, copper is best (well, silver is technically, but $$$)

Stainless steel is a poor conductor of electricity, with an electrical resistance of 7.496×10−7Ω⋅m, which is more than 40 times worse than copper. This is because stainless steel is an alloy, typically composed of iron, chromium, nickel, and other elements, which can interfere with the flow of electricity.

 

[Mr FaceCaser]

If i'm not mistaken, GP offers Steve Meade Designs type terminals and I'm not a fan. Stainless steel is a lousy conductor, brass is better, copper is best (well, silver is technically, but $$$)

Stainless steel is a poor conductor of electricity, with an electrical resistance of 7.496×10−7Ω⋅m, which is more than 40 times worse than copper. This is because stainless steel is an alloy, typically composed of iron, chromium, nickel, and other elements, which can interfere with the flow of electricity.

The last one you recommend are nickel should I look for sliver ones or copper ones

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Here are links that work,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002KR3X0/?tag=caraudiocom-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002KR72W/?tag=caraudiocom-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076J6RTGX/?tag=caraudiocom-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BJGHIY/?tag=caraudiocom-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6CEUDK/?tag=caraudiocom-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7LRM2W1/?tag=caraudiocom-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDLN3SH4/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

The last one you recommend are nickel should I look for sliver ones or copper ones

There are two of those types, gold-plated brass and nickel plated brass, both are great and will prevent oxidations.