Speakon vs 1/2" connectors

[Dega60]

My Bassman head has a Speakon connector as do both the 1x15 and 4x10 cabs. I could go Speakon to Speakon from head to 4x10 and then 1/4' to 1/4" from the 4x10 to the 1x15.

My question is - is there any advantage to the Speakon cables over a high quality 1/4" cable?

[Craig_S]

Speakon will never, accidentally, come unplugged. Other than that, I don't think there is any difference.

[3506string]

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[gnjpowell]

Speakons are insulated so you can't get zapped by a high-power amp and they don't create a momentary short-circuit when connected/dis-connected as do some 1/4" jacks/plugs. As mentioned above, they also lock into place. Speakon conns can also carry more than one signal (multiple pairs of whars) for bi-amped applicaitons, etc. There are 2, 4 and 8-pole speakons. Variants are now used for A/C power distribution as well.

[nutdog]

Originally Posted by 3506string

Speakon Vs. 1/4" Pros & Cons

Speakon vs. 1/4"

Speakon vs. 1/4

Speakon vs other methods

Speakon Vs 1/4 inch

Speakon vs. 1/4" Speaker Wire: Pros/Cons

Speakon vs. 1/4"

https://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/s...s-jack-692279/

speakon vs 1/4" phono-any difference?

1/4 inch vs. speakon vs. banana plugs...

Uh..speakon vs 1/4" cable...

1/4' vs. Speakon

should I use speakon or 1/4 to connect my amp to cab?

Speakon is better than 1/4 inch?

Do Speakon cables make a noticeable difference??

Does your bass sound better with a speakon or speaker cable?

What's the deal with speakon cables?

To use the Speakon, or 1/4??

Why Speakon?

speakon cables:do they really make any difference

Why use speakon

Do Speakon cables really make a difference?

speakon connectors

Speakon Cables?

And counting

But is there any advantage?

[prosoundrepair]

yes a speakon connector has more surface area and therefore makes a better connection with less resistance and thus won't get hot at higher output levels like a 1/4 can. They also don't have the momentary short that I saw somebody else mention and they don't come loose when tripped over.

Take the time every once in a while to take your speakon connector apart every once and a while to check that the set screws are tight and that the wire isn't getting pulled loose.

[Figaro]

But which gives better tone?

[BurningSkies]

I personally would like to see pictures of the 1/2" connectors...

[3506string]

[ric stave]

Originally Posted by Figaro

But which is better for metal?

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[Zooberwerx]

Originally Posted by Figaro

But which gives better tone?

Zooberwerx handcrafted Speakon cables give superior performance over-and-above commercially available models. Like other custom builders, there's a 5-10 year waiting period but I need your money now.

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