RichardP Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I have the THX Ultra II subs, which use Speakon connectors between the amp and sub cabinets. The connector body, together with the minimun bend in the cable, puts the cabinets a bit over 4" out from the wall. At one sub's location, I would really like to get it closer to the wall, even by an inch or so. I see that Parts Express has a 90-degree Speakon connector, but it is not clear if it would actually reduce the protrusion distance from the back of the cabinet. Does anyone here have any experience with these connectors, especially the 90-degree version, who can provide any info? Also, the PE description of these states they are solderless. They are designed for 4-lead connections, even thought the sub only need the normal 2 leads. Are they easy to install/modify? I figured I would ask here first before trying to contact Parts Express. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I think that's good thinking on the 90 degree connectors Richard. Perhaps going direct to Neutrik's site might give the dimensions of the plugs you speak of. I think the original concept of the Speak on was for PA loudspeakers, which are commonly bi-amped, so the 4 conductors made sense. The capability of accepting large wire gauges and the locking feature are surely a couple of the reasons they were selected for the THX subs. I just learned this from Steve P last week- Klipsch uses the 4x14 ga wire because it presents a more round cablef or the strain relief of the Speak-on to grab to. It is equivalent to 2x12 ga wires in conductivity. We just use two of the contacts on each Speak-on and run two wires to each. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 2.875 for the standard type + the wire thickness and 'bend' area is around 4" 2.44 for the right angle type saves about 1.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted February 26, 2007 Klipsch Employees Share Posted February 26, 2007 Remember to use connectors 1+ and 1- the pins 2+ and 2- are not used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Thanks, guys. Don't you just love it when there are exact and complete answers to your technical questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Thanks Richard- I was just reviewing my responses- not bad for 4 am, eh? I've got to start sleeping mo.....[|-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Thanks, guys. Don't you just love it when there are exact and complete answers to your technical questions? Seriously - what kind of lazy loosers is Klipsch hiring these days anyway? [][][][Y] I need to sticky this thread for future reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Thanks, guys. Don't you just love it when there are exact and complete answers to your technical questions? Seriously - what kind of lazy loosers is Klipsch hiring these days anyway? [][][][Y] I need to sticky this thread for future reference. And 4am responses from some yahoo too, goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 'loosers'? Doc, check into spelling class! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 http://www.loosersarefree.com/ [][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Man Doc that's a strange site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 Thanks, guys. Don't you just love it when there are exact and complete answers to your technical questions? Thanks guys. Don't you just hate it when your thread is hijacked? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Sorry Richard. Just a little side show for your viewing pleasure.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Man Doc that's a strange site. Isn't google search wonderful? [:#] Sorry for the hijack...this thread was too perfect to let it stay that way [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Speakon, apply directly to the speaker, Speakon, apply directly to the speaker, Speakon, apply directly to the speaker, Speakon, apply directly to the speaker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 lol, bummer they don't sell speakoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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