Can this binding post be fixed on my speaker?

[gixxerific]

Yet one more suggeston. If you have a Radio Shack near by tak the speaker up they may be able to help you out. Maybe even help you get it apart.

 

[Midcow2]

some solutions

Question 1:

The speaker biining post is broken. If you are handy you can fix ityourself. You can get a new speaker post for $1.00 for monoprice. http://spearitsound.amazonwebstore.com/Cambridge-Audio-S30-Speakers-Black/M/B00198LYMU.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle
You would cut-out the old with exacto knife solder the lead to the new post and expoxy in the speaker.

Here is another idea that would also work. an alligator clip
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062235


Question 2:
An audio or home theater shop should be able to fix fairly inexpnsively the parts are low cost so it would only be labor, maybe $20-$25. You could contact Boston Acoustics and ask them avbout repair costs or a local shi=op they would recommend.

Question 3:

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Thanks,

MidCow2

 

[chemist323]

It would not surprise me if no solder was used internally at all, but rather a spade connector. It should be a simple fix.

So I opened up the speaker and it appears as if a nut is holding the binding post in place. Doesn't appear as if I need to solder anything. However, there is some purple goop (most likely glue I presume) at the interface between the bolt and the red spade connector from the speaker. What is the purpose of the glue/goop? Thanks again for everyones suggestions.

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[Exit]

You could call Boston Acoustic's customer service department and see if you can buy a replacement terninal post. That is what I did to fix a damaged Klipsch speaker. They were very nice to work with and the part was only a couple of bucks. You can probably install this yourself it you want to because the only mildly difficult part is desoldering and soldering the wire from the terminal.

 

[OttoMatic]

So I opened up the speaker and it appears as if a nut is holding the binding post in place. Doesn't appear as if I need to solder anything. However, there is some purple goop (most likely glue I presume) at the interface between the bolt and the red spade connector from the speaker. What is the purpose of the glue/goop? Thanks again for everyones suggestions.

You are correct that there appears to be no solder. That's good, and will make the fix easy.

You're also correct that the purple stuff is probably a glue. It's very common for that glue to be used on threads of a screw so that they don't loosen over time. It's very good for that purpose, and it better than a lock washer. You will still be able to break the glue and remove the binding post. You'll just have to turn it a little harder than normal. The best way to do that is using proper tools, so be sure to have the right size socket or wrench when loosening that nut. I'd suggest replacing the glue when you are done; you don't want that nut to come loose and contact with the other binding post (that's a dead short and is not good for your amp). You can buy the glue at Home Depot and the like, and it's sold under a brand name of Loctite ("Lock Tight"). I'm sure there are other brands as well, but if you ask someone in hardware, they will know what Loctite is.

Good luck!

 

[TLS Guy]

So I opened up the speaker and it appears as if a nut is holding the binding post in place. Doesn't appear as if I need to solder anything. However, there is some purple goop (most likely glue I presume) at the interface between the bolt and the red spade connector from the speaker. What is the purpose of the glue/goop? Thanks again for everyones suggestions.

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The goo will be Locktite, or equivalent product. It stops nuts coming loose. It is available at all auto parts stores. It never sets to the point were you can't get the nuts off. You have an easy fix there whether you use a Boston part or one from Radio Shack.

 

[annunaki]

So I opened up the speaker and it appears as if a nut is holding the binding post in place. Doesn't appear as if I need to solder anything. However, there is some purple goop (most likely glue I presume) at the interface between the bolt and the red spade connector from the speaker. What is the purpose of the glue/goop? Thanks again for everyones suggestions.

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The purpose of the glue is to prevent rattles and ensure a lasting hold of the connector. You can usually heat this adhesive to loosen it (if it does not simply break loose). Sometimes it breaks loose pretty easily. It just depends upon what type of adhesive they used.

 

[Midcow2]

purple - locktite

The purpose of the glue is to prevent rattles and ensure a lasting hold of the connector. You can usually heat this adhesive to loosen it (if it does not simply break loose). Sometimes it breaks loose pretty easily. It just depends upon what type of adhesive they used.

Locktite -to prevent the binding post nut from loosening!