Possibly the dumbest question I've ever asked

[amos]

I have a 10ft. speakon cable. Is there any reason why I can't chop it in half and make two 5 ft. cables by just buying a couple connectors?

I guess a better question would be. What do I need to make sure I do so I don't ruin my cable?

 

[Mcrelly]

are you saying you bought another cab??? just make sure the polarity is right. if you don't know what I'm talking about...look it up or wikipedia it.

 

[amos]

Ha Ha Ha. wait...polarity?

 

[amos]

I did not buy another cab although I'm going to be trying out a 2x10 addition to my setup soon. To do this I need an additional cable and don't actually have the money to buy one *sad*

 

[amos]

I know how to wire up a speakon if that's what you mean by polarity (speakon poles...)

 

[amos]

Okay so it's $13 for two connectors. Will $13 get me a cable and save me the hunt for my wire stripper?

 

[2Loud4You]

I did exactly that. GC only had a 10' speakon so I bought 2 extra connectors and now have two 5' cables. I'm only running 1 cab right now so I look at as a spare or if I ever get another cab then I'm set.

 

[Warpeg]

I never buy pre-made cables. I have a roll of 2 conductor 12g stranded cable and a bunch of connectors. It's MUCH cheaper this way. If my Monster Cable instrument cables ever give out, I'll buy some shielded instrument cable and do the same. However, it's been almost 5 years of constant abuse and those things haven't given out yet.

 

[Bryan316]

$13 for two connectors? Who the heck is ripping you off? They can be had for $4.50 each, cheaper if you have a hookup at a store.

And go ahead and choppychoppy your cable. I purposely bought a too-long 6ft cable even though I only really need 3ft to reach either of my cabinets. My first Speakon cable was 16ga. and the new on I bought was 14ga. Since he was giving me a good price, I went for the longer cable, knowing I'd strip the plugs off my first cable and get heavier-gauge cables for both my cabs.

It's 2nd-grade simple to cut, trim back, and screw together Speakon plugs. You'll have no problem.

 

[Rhythm5]

Chop away!

 

[BassmanPaul]

Amos to cut that cable in half is pointless. You will need two connectors any way so why not just buy a 3-4' length af cable from Home Despot and make a second cable? Additional cost about $5. That way you have two cables one slightly longer than the other for when you need a bit of extra length. We have ALL needed that from time to time.

Paul

 

[amos]

Turns out this whole thread was pointless as the cab I got does not have speakon inputs. (I don't have a soldering iron)

 

[Khronic]

Turns out this whole thread was pointless as the cab I got does not have speakon inputs. (I don't have a soldering iron)

For some reason I read this whole thread. That last post made it all worthwhile. Thanks. LMAO!

 

[BassmanPaul]

Turns out this whole thread was pointless as the cab I got does not have speakon inputs. (I don't have a soldering iron)

For future reference do do not need a soldering iron to attach speakons.

Paul

 

[amos]

I am aware speakons are solderless. My post above said "this whole thread was pointless because the cab I got does NOT have speakons, meaning it has 1/4". I do not have a soldering iron refers to the fact that I need one to soldier the 1/4" end of a 1/4 to speakon cable.

 

[BassmanPaul]

I am aware speakons are solderless. My post above said "this whole thread was pointless because the cab I got does NOT have speakons, meaning it has 1/4". I do not have a soldering iron refers to the fact that I need one to soldier the 1/4" end of a 1/4 to speakon cable.

Once more Murphy's law strikes! if you did have a soldering iron the cabinet would have had Speakons!

Paul

 

[murphy]

Did you call?

 

[BassmanPaul]

Murphy you missed Ontario out of your location! Ain't cha proud of our province? That's bound to get McGinty's goat!

Paul

 

[Eminor3rd]

I can't believe it wouldn't be easier to just buy two cables. Is the saved money worth the effort?

 

[amos]

FWIW, I bought a knockoff speakon to 1/4" for $10 (my guitarist loaned me the other $10). Knockoff because I'm dead poor. /Thread