N NorCalRP Full Audioholic Apr 19, 2018 397 0 28 50 Sep 5, 2019 #1 I see that a lot of people use a speakon connection. I ordered some of the normal five-way binding posts. I'm hoping to understand why so many people use the speak on connection instead.
I see that a lot of people use a speakon connection. I ordered some of the normal five-way binding posts. I'm hoping to understand why so many people use the speak on connection instead.
R Russdawg1 Full Audioholic Nov 21, 2018 402 0 28 Sep 5, 2019 #2 Easy disconnect/reconnect. No possibility for crossing wires. Very sturdy, you can’t pull out the cable unless you pull out the jack too. Has 4 connectors vs 2. Cheap! Reactions: ellisr63
Easy disconnect/reconnect. No possibility for crossing wires. Very sturdy, you can’t pull out the cable unless you pull out the jack too. Has 4 connectors vs 2. Cheap!
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,217 0 113 Sep 5, 2019 #3 NorCalRP said: I see that a lot of people use a speakon connection. I ordered some of the normal five-way binding posts. I'm hoping to understand why so many people use the speak on connection instead. Click to expand... Some may use them because they bought a pro amp.
NorCalRP said: I see that a lot of people use a speakon connection. I ordered some of the normal five-way binding posts. I'm hoping to understand why so many people use the speak on connection instead. Click to expand... Some may use them because they bought a pro amp.
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,217 0 113 Sep 5, 2019 #4 Russdawg1 said: Easy disconnect/reconnect. No possibility for crossing wires. Very sturdy, you can’t pull out the cable unless you pull out the jack too. Has 4 connectors vs 2. Cheap! Click to expand... Wires can be crossed if the terminations are done poorly and they are available with two, four or eight connections. Also, they're rated for up to 30A of current. Reactions: ellisr63
Russdawg1 said: Easy disconnect/reconnect. No possibility for crossing wires. Very sturdy, you can’t pull out the cable unless you pull out the jack too. Has 4 connectors vs 2. Cheap! Click to expand... Wires can be crossed if the terminations are done poorly and they are available with two, four or eight connections. Also, they're rated for up to 30A of current.
R Russdawg1 Full Audioholic Nov 21, 2018 402 0 28 Sep 5, 2019 #5 highfigh said: Wires can be crossed if the terminations are done poorly and they are available with two, four or eight connections. Also, they're rated for up to 30A of current. Click to expand... Well yeah, obviously, but if they are setup normally, they’re gonna stay that way. Unlike binding posts where if you disconnect and/or touch them wrong you send the amp into protect mode Never heard of an 8 connector speakon!
highfigh said: Wires can be crossed if the terminations are done poorly and they are available with two, four or eight connections. Also, they're rated for up to 30A of current. Click to expand... Well yeah, obviously, but if they are setup normally, they’re gonna stay that way. Unlike binding posts where if you disconnect and/or touch them wrong you send the amp into protect mode Never heard of an 8 connector speakon!
Pogre Audioholic Slumlord Jul 29, 2016 16,146 0 113 56 Mesa, Arizona Sep 5, 2019 #6 I know @lovinthehd likes using Speakon connectors with his diy subs.
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Sep 11, 2012 44,872 0 113 Oakridge, OR Sep 5, 2019 #7 Pogre said: I know @lovinthehd likes using Speakon connectors with his diy subs. Click to expand... Even for speakers. They're great, for the reasons listed above plus they're a cleaner look than two binding posts sticking out
Pogre said: I know @lovinthehd likes using Speakon connectors with his diy subs. Click to expand... Even for speakers. They're great, for the reasons listed above plus they're a cleaner look than two binding posts sticking out
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,217 0 113 Sep 5, 2019 #8 lovinthehd said: Even for speakers. They're great, for the reasons listed above plus they're a cleaner look than two binding posts sticking out Click to expand... My binding posts are satin nickel- I think they look pretty good.
lovinthehd said: Even for speakers. They're great, for the reasons listed above plus they're a cleaner look than two binding posts sticking out Click to expand... My binding posts are satin nickel- I think they look pretty good.
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,217 0 113 Sep 5, 2019 #9 Russdawg1 said: Well yeah, obviously, but if they are setup normally, they’re gonna stay that way. Unlike binding posts where if you disconnect and/or touch them wrong you send the amp into protect mode Never heard of an 8 connector speakon! Click to expand... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speakon_connector Speakon wasn't designed for consumer applications. The original spacing for dual banana plugs took that into account, but people decided to use the single ones, so the problems can occur. It's unfortunate that the terminal cup manufacturers decided to follow the single plug model, rather than staying with reliable/dependable.
Russdawg1 said: Well yeah, obviously, but if they are setup normally, they’re gonna stay that way. Unlike binding posts where if you disconnect and/or touch them wrong you send the amp into protect mode Never heard of an 8 connector speakon! Click to expand... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speakon_connector Speakon wasn't designed for consumer applications. The original spacing for dual banana plugs took that into account, but people decided to use the single ones, so the problems can occur. It's unfortunate that the terminal cup manufacturers decided to follow the single plug model, rather than staying with reliable/dependable.
N NorCalRP Full Audioholic Apr 19, 2018 397 0 28 50 Sep 5, 2019 #10 highfigh said: My binding posts are satin nickel- I think they look pretty good. Click to expand... I got the satin nickel as well. I'm not at home, but I'm looking at a pic of the back of the Crown 2502 I got and can't figure 2 things: 1) how to possible bridge the speakons; or, 2) if the normal binding posts will accept banana plugs
highfigh said: My binding posts are satin nickel- I think they look pretty good. Click to expand... I got the satin nickel as well. I'm not at home, but I'm looking at a pic of the back of the Crown 2502 I got and can't figure 2 things: 1) how to possible bridge the speakons; or, 2) if the normal binding posts will accept banana plugs
Speedskater Audioholic General Feb 7, 2013 1,119 0 63 Sep 5, 2019 #11 highfigh said: Speakon wasn't designed for consumer applications. Click to expand... True, they were designed for the more demanding pro on-site applications. But that doesn't mean that the can't be used in modern hi-fi systems. Last edited: Sep 5, 2019
highfigh said: Speakon wasn't designed for consumer applications. Click to expand... True, they were designed for the more demanding pro on-site applications. But that doesn't mean that the can't be used in modern hi-fi systems.
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Sep 11, 2012 44,872 0 113 Oakridge, OR Sep 5, 2019 #12 NorCalRP said: I got the satin nickel as well. I'm not at home, but I'm looking at a pic of the back of the Crown 2502 I got and can't figure 2 things: 1) how to possible bridge the speakons; or, 2) if the normal binding posts will accept banana plugs Click to expand... Just in how you wire the speakon connector, and yes the binding posts on the amp accept banana plugs too. ....
NorCalRP said: I got the satin nickel as well. I'm not at home, but I'm looking at a pic of the back of the Crown 2502 I got and can't figure 2 things: 1) how to possible bridge the speakons; or, 2) if the normal binding posts will accept banana plugs Click to expand... Just in how you wire the speakon connector, and yes the binding posts on the amp accept banana plugs too. ....
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,217 0 113 Sep 6, 2019 #13 NorCalRP said: I got the satin nickel as well. I'm not at home, but I'm looking at a pic of the back of the Crown 2502 I got and can't figure 2 things: 1) how to possible bridge the speakons; or, 2) if the normal binding posts will accept banana plugs Click to expand... You can bridge with Speakon- Pg 6 of the manual (that NOBODY READS!). Yes, the binding posts can accept banana plugs- the plastic in the center will need to be removed. Pg 7 mentions banana plugs. Reactions: ellisr63
NorCalRP said: I got the satin nickel as well. I'm not at home, but I'm looking at a pic of the back of the Crown 2502 I got and can't figure 2 things: 1) how to possible bridge the speakons; or, 2) if the normal binding posts will accept banana plugs Click to expand... You can bridge with Speakon- Pg 6 of the manual (that NOBODY READS!). Yes, the binding posts can accept banana plugs- the plastic in the center will need to be removed. Pg 7 mentions banana plugs.
N NorCalRP Full Audioholic Apr 19, 2018 397 0 28 50 Sep 6, 2019 #14 O highfigh said: You can bridge with Speakon- Pg 6 of the manual (that NOBODY READS!). Yes, the binding posts can accept banana plugs- the plastic in the center will need to be removed. Pg 7 mentions banana plugs. Click to expand... Oh dang, all caps? You didn't write that manual did you? It wasn't your life's work, right? Reactions: ryanosaur
O highfigh said: You can bridge with Speakon- Pg 6 of the manual (that NOBODY READS!). Yes, the binding posts can accept banana plugs- the plastic in the center will need to be removed. Pg 7 mentions banana plugs. Click to expand... Oh dang, all caps? You didn't write that manual did you? It wasn't your life's work, right?
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,217 0 113 Sep 6, 2019 #15 NorCalRP said: O Oh dang, all caps? You didn't write that manual did you? It wasn't your life's work, right? Click to expand... No, but someone wrote it to help people connect their stuff without going online and asking questions so someone else could take the time to find out for them. It takes less time to find the manual online than to post a question here. Reactions: ryanosaur and Trell
NorCalRP said: O Oh dang, all caps? You didn't write that manual did you? It wasn't your life's work, right? Click to expand... No, but someone wrote it to help people connect their stuff without going online and asking questions so someone else could take the time to find out for them. It takes less time to find the manual online than to post a question here.
slipperybidness Audioholic Warlord Jul 24, 2011 7,946 0 113 Sep 6, 2019 #16 highfigh said: No, but someone wrote it to help people connect their stuff without going online and asking questions so someone else could take the time to find out for them. It takes less time to find the manual online than to post a question here. Click to expand... Yeah, but if I read the manual I lose my man-card Reactions: ellisr63, ryanosaur and NorCalRP
highfigh said: No, but someone wrote it to help people connect their stuff without going online and asking questions so someone else could take the time to find out for them. It takes less time to find the manual online than to post a question here. Click to expand... Yeah, but if I read the manual I lose my man-card
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,217 0 113 Sep 6, 2019 #17 slipperybidness said: Yeah, but if I read the manual I lose my man-card Click to expand... Do it in the dark, so nobody can see you, or call tech support. Reactions: ryanosaur
slipperybidness said: Yeah, but if I read the manual I lose my man-card Click to expand... Do it in the dark, so nobody can see you, or call tech support.
Pogre Audioholic Slumlord Jul 29, 2016 16,146 0 113 56 Mesa, Arizona Sep 6, 2019 #18 highfigh said: Do it in the dark, so nobody can see you, or call tech support. Click to expand... I'd say the ability to read in the dark protects his man card status. Reactions: ryanosaur and NorCalRP
highfigh said: Do it in the dark, so nobody can see you, or call tech support. Click to expand... I'd say the ability to read in the dark protects his man card status.
slipperybidness Audioholic Warlord Jul 24, 2011 7,946 0 113 Sep 6, 2019 #19 highfigh said: Do it in the dark, so nobody can see you, or call tech support. Click to expand... Yeah, call tech support so I can educate tech support......
highfigh said: Do it in the dark, so nobody can see you, or call tech support. Click to expand... Yeah, call tech support so I can educate tech support......
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,217 0 113 Sep 6, 2019 #20 slipperybidness said: Yeah, call tech support so I can educate tech support...... Click to expand... Pay it forward, man.
slipperybidness said: Yeah, call tech support so I can educate tech support...... Click to expand... Pay it forward, man.
