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[NorCalRP]

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.

 

[Russdawg1]

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!

 

[highfigh]

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.

Some may use them because they bought a pro amp.

 

[highfigh]

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!

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.

 

[Russdawg1]

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.

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]

I know @lovinthehd likes using Speakon connectors with his diy subs.

 

[lovinthehd]

I know @lovinthehd likes using Speakon connectors with his diy subs.

Even for speakers. They're great, for the reasons listed above plus they're a cleaner look than two binding posts sticking out

 

[highfigh]

Even for speakers. They're great, for the reasons listed above plus they're a cleaner look than two binding posts sticking out

My binding posts are satin nickel- I think they look pretty good.

 

[highfigh]

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!

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.

 

[NorCalRP]

My binding posts are satin nickel- I think they look pretty good.

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]

Speakon wasn't designed for consumer applications.

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]

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

Just in how you wire the speakon connector, and yes the binding posts on the amp accept banana plugs too.
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[highfigh]

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

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.

 

[NorCalRP]

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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.

Oh dang, all caps? You didn't write that manual did you? It wasn't your life's work, right?

 

[highfigh]

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Oh dang, all caps? You didn't write that manual did you? It wasn't your life's work, right?

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]

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.

Yeah, but if I read the manual I lose my man-card

 

[highfigh]

Yeah, but if I read the manual I lose my man-card

Do it in the dark, so nobody can see you, or call tech support.

 

[Pogre]

Do it in the dark, so nobody can see you, or call tech support.

I'd say the ability to read in the dark protects his man card status.

 

[slipperybidness]

Do it in the dark, so nobody can see you, or call tech support.

Yeah, call tech support so I can educate tech support......

 

[highfigh]

Yeah, call tech support so I can educate tech support......

Pay it forward, man.