zeron Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I'm thinking of connecting a subwoofer driver like this and the endings of two speaker wires like the following: Note: The driver's manufacturer says the unit has "Large binding posts for heavy gauge wire." Are there adapters/plugs with or without speaker wires that can go between these two types of connectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 That woofer has good connectors on it just run bare wire to it. Why do you want to use those spade type connectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeron Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 14 minutes ago, ricktate said: That woofer has good connectors on it just run bare wire to it. Why do you want to use those spade type connectors? The wires coming out of my old amp have these spade type connectors that attach to the original woofer I have. The connectors on the original woofer look like the connectors in the woofer below: If I could, I want to retain the original connectivity between the old amp and the original woofer because I may eventually decide to keep using the original woofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Do you have soldering equipment and experience? Do you have a proper crimping tool for those "spade" connectors? Unless the answer to at least one of the foregoing questions is yes, I recommend avoiding the "spade" connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Cut the spades off, use bare wire and install some new connectors if you install the old woofer. Another option is to get some male spade connections to match the female ends you have, simply unhook as needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Like Jason said....just make a set of wires for the new woofer with spade lugs on them to attach the original wires to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I don't see where you'd use the spade connectors on the new driver. If you push the top of the wire connector down (they're spring loaded) a hole will appear in the side. Just slip the bare wire through the hole and release the connector. The spring will hold the wire tight. It'll never come loose in normal operation. You can always crimp new ends on in the future if you want to switch back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeron Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 4 hours ago, jason str said: Another option is to get some male spade connections to match the female ends you have, simply unhook as needed. Thank you for this link, jason str. I think I can make short (~2") patch cables by crimping/soldering these connectors on one side and leaving the other side bare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 22 minutes ago, zeron said: Edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Never mind, I misinterpreted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeron Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Update: The seller of the driver just responded to my question what would be the easiest way to connect the old speaker wires. His answer: "You should be able to slide those connectors right onto the subwoofer binding post." I ordered one. I'll see if he is right. Thank you all for your suggestions. Good to know I have a few options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Only if it's the very small spade connectors. Let us know how it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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