Quick speakon question

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by paytojt, Dec 14, 2017.

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  1. paytojt

    paytojt Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2015
    Louisville, KY
    Trying to figure out How to wire speakons in a parallel connection using quick connects. Would this work? 20171214_151216.jpg ?
     
  2. monkeyfinger

    monkeyfinger Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    The speakon wiring diagram you are showing is not typical. First, most bass amps and speakers use +1,-1 for connections. So your speaker wires will be connected to those terminals on both ends of the connection. (Check your manuals to be sure.) If you are daisy chaining in parallel, (which is typical), you would use a second speakon cable wired the same way. Depending on your setup, the second cable would originate from a second speaker output on the amp or a second speaker connection on the first cab.

    BTW, the reason why you see +1,-1 and +2,-2 terminal pairs on the speakon connector is because it can carry two separate audio signals. This is useful for certain pro-audio applications such as bi-amping. For most bass amp situations, the second pair of terminals can be ignored.
     
  3. beans-on-toast

    beans-on-toast

    Aug 7, 2008
    For a parallel connection:
    speaker [+] -> speakon +1 -> speakon +1
    speaker [-] -> speakon -1 -> speakon -1

    Below, you see three speaking connected in parallel. two wires to each faston connector.

    breakout box.jpg
     
  4. Killed_by_Death

    Killed_by_Death Snaggletooth Inactive

    To be parallel you need two leads each coming out of +1 & -1,
    and the #2 connectors are pointless.
     
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  5. paytojt

    paytojt Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2015
    Louisville, KY
    Perfect. Thanks!
     
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