Wiring to the terminal cup
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New member Username: Ipimped0utiPost Number: 1 Registered: Apr-09 | i got this enclosure and these wires came attached to the terminal cup, would i just run speaker wire from the sub to these connectors and just wrap them around? |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 20252 Registered: Jun-06 | They look like small gauge. I wouldn't use them, especially just wrapping the wire around it. Can you remove the wires completely from the terminal and solder new/heavier gauge wire to it? My guess is it's a smaller enclosure. Is this a sub you're connecting to this terminal? |
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New member Username: Ipimped0utiPost Number: 2 Registered: Apr-09 | yeah, it's a 12" dual subwoofer enclosure, these wires are glued onto the terminal cup |
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Gold Member Username: SouthernrebelMonroe, Louisiana Team Audible... Post Number: 7414 Registered: Mar-04 | So, one end of the wire is soldered to the terminal cup...and the other end has those spade terminals? What sub do you have? If the subs have male-spaces for terminals, just clip those female-spades on. If not, cut the spades off, strip the wire back, and connect those wires to your sub. If they are long enough, go direct to the subs terminals. If no, solder or crimp and extension to them. |
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New member Username: Ipimped0utiPost Number: 3 Registered: Apr-09 | I have kenwoods http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8878_Kenwood+KFC-W3514DVC.html i am new to car audio, i am not sure what you mean by male-spacers or female-spades, sorry |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 20253 Registered: Jun-06 | Spade terminal.  Connect directly to the sub if it has a male connector.  |
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New member Username: Ipimped0utiPost Number: 4 Registered: Apr-09 | and if it doesn't have male connectors, i should just strip the spade and solder if necessary? |
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Silver Member Username: Teamdeboy1971OPTIDRIVE LN. La F..., TN Major Bass P... Post Number: 599 Registered: Nov-06 | Well, I guess thats a wrap!!! OOHHHHH! I'm so funny! I had too! lol solder never fails!} |
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New member Username: Ipimped0utiPost Number: 5 Registered: Apr-09 | The terminals are binding posts and will accept pin connecters, single and dual banana plugs, and up to 11 gauge bare wire. Some spade terminals will also fit, but the width is very limited so most will not fit. (max spade with is 0.644", diameter of post the spade fits around is 0.309) thats some info on the subwoofer terminals if it helps any |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 20267 Registered: Jun-06 | Then simply strip the spade off and connect to the posts. I don't recommend soldering the wires to the speaker if you don't have to. |
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New member Username: Ipimped0utiPost Number: 6 Registered: Apr-09 | okay, thank you so much guys, you've been a huge help |
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