Cable rumbling out of 4X10 input

[The Funkapotamus]

I'm currently running a GK Goldline 500 through an eden 4X10. When I turn the volume up to 7, it's rattling my cable completely out of the input on back of the cab. What is the explanation and how do I fix it before Friday?

 

[Jim Carr]

I'm currently running a GK Goldline 500 through an eden 4X10. When I turn the volume up to 7, it's rattling my cable completely out of the input on back of the cab. What is the explanation and how do I fix it before Friday?

I'd first off, get a couple of new speaker cables. Second, I am assuming the speaker connect is not a speaker/neutrik type, but rather a 1/4" phone jack type. Is that true? N.B., the "jack" is the hole, the plug is the thing that goes in the hole and is part of the speaker cable.

You can take the input faceplate out with a screwdriver, and take a look. You could even post a pic to this thread. I suspect you can manually gently bend the "hook" part of the jack to better click into the narrow part of the plug.

Replacing a worn or bent jack is not expensive or hard.

 

[mmbongo]

Sadly it looks like your amp does not have Speakon connectors. Does your cab have them? If so, purchase or make a 1/4" to Speakon cable. Just make sure you get genuine Neutrik connectors and not some generic thing.

 

[The Funkapotamus]

This is a pic of the back

 

[The Funkapotamus]

The culprit was a very loose jack plate.

Thanks to all who responded.

 

[agedhorse]

Looks like a broken 1/4" jack too.

 

[beans-on-toast]

That black jack doesn't look good.

I would get a ¼" to speakon speaker cable rather than rely on the cabinet jack.

 

[voided3]

That black jack doesn't look good.

I would get a ¼" to speakon speaker cable rather than rely on the cabinet jack.

Agreed. If you're handy, you could even convert one end of your existing 1/4" speaker cable to Speakon. A Neutrik NL2FX connector costs roughly $3.00 and doesn't require any soldering to install.

 

[BassmanPaul]

If you must use a 1/4” Phone cable plug it into the Parallel Out jack. It’s wired just the same as the input jack. Personally I left this kind of cable behind years ago and converted all my speaker cables to SpeakOn. This applies not just to my bass amplifiers but also to my PA, Mains and three monitors.

 

[mmbongo]

The culprit was a very loose jack plate.

Thanks to all who responded.

Definitely get you some Speakon cables and quit using those 1/4" connectors before you fry your amp and cabinet.

 

[Roland GR 88]

 

[agedhorse]

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Yeah, that will work great...

 

[Joedog]

Sounds/looks like that cab has "slept around" a bit too much!

 

[Paulabass]

Time to buy a speakon cable. All you problems will be answered.

 

[Kriegs]

+1 for Speakon to avoid this in the future.

 

[StatesideRambler]

If you must use a 1/4” Phone cable plug it into the Parallel Out jack. It’s wired just the same as the input jack.

An excellent temporary solution requiring neither tools nor expertise.

 

[Maynjo]

Use the speakon to 1/4, you won't regret it. But I agree, make sure its genuine speakon. I usually buy a 12 guage cable and Neutrik Speakon connectors from usbargainsound on ebay on the cheap, then I put them together myself. Costs me like 15 bucks instead of 50.

(5 Ft) ProCraft 12 Gauge Speaker Cable Wire. Built Rugged for Stage and Studio. | eBay

Pair Neutrik NP2X & NL2FX 1/4 6.35mm Mono Plug, 2 Pin Speakon Locking Connector | eBay

 

[agedhorse]

I generally recommend 14 gauge, easier to assemble and fits the compression terminals better and assembles easier. The difference on a 6' cable is ZERO.

 

[micguy]

I have 1 amp with 1/4 inch connectors, and 1 amp with speakon connectors. My speakers all have Speakon combo connectors - a lot of flexibilty with cables in that scenario. The other thing that Speakons bring to the party on speaker cabinets is they're sealed - if a second jack isn't used, it doesn't whistle or make farting noises like an open 1/4 inch jack can when things get loud.

 

[Drucifer]

+1 1/4" to Speakon cable, unless your GK has Speakon outputs, then Speakon to Speakon. You'll never go back.