Speakon Cable

[RASHOSS]

I'm not sure if I'm in the right room for this question...

I'd like to purchase a Speakon to Speakon cable to connect my GB SL 900 and GB Uber 410. I'm thinking 3' should do it.

Is there a "favorite" brand that the TB community prefers, or does it not really matter?

Thank you.

 

[Rick Auricchio]

As long as the cable is 16 gauge or larger (lower number) you'll be fine with any brand.

 

[JxBass]

Doesn't really matter, IMO. I always get cables that have Neutrik connectors and that are around 14 gauge.

 

[phatbass]

Don't get cheapies. Make sure it uses the genuine Neutrik connectors; I've had the experience of having to destroy a cheap speakon to get it out of the socket on a power amp because it wasn't quite up to spec size-wise.

They're pretty easy to make yourself as there isn't any soldering involved. Just make sure you wire it right as there are different ways to wire them depending on the application (stereo, etc.). All the info is easily found on the 'net.

 

[RASHOSS]

Hoping this will do the trick:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002E3A4W/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

$30.54 w/ shipping

Even with the simplicity of DIY, I'd prefer to have it done for me

 

[Russell L]

What is the advantage of using SpeakOn other than the fact that they don't come loose easily?

 

[JxBass]

Hoping this will do the trick:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002E3A4W/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

$30.54 w/ shipping

Even with the simplicity of DIY, I'd prefer to have it done for me

Price overkill, IMO. I've bought more than one of these (below) and no issues whatsoever:

3' ft SPEAKON speaker cable assembled USA Neutrik NL4FX | eBay

 

[barricwiley]

Please excuse my ignorance, but, will the speakon connectors plug right into regular XLR jack? All I have on my amps are XLR's.
Thanks

 

[Mr. Foxen]

Speakons handle more power, are more reliable, and can't shock you by having exposed live contacts, plus they are solderless.

Not compatible with XLR

 

[barricwiley]

Bummer, Thanks.

 

[otherclef]

Please excuse my ignorance, but, will the speakon connectors plug right into regular XLR jack? All I have on my amps are XLR's.
Thanks

XLR is singal... Preamp input/output. SpeakOn is POWER AMP OUT/Speaker Box connection.

 

[LiamPodmore]

XLR is singal... Preamp input/output. SpeakOn is POWER AMP OUT/Speaker Box connection.

Some older amps and cabs use XLR for speakers also, my band have 2 PA cabs that have XLR and jack inputs.

Liam

 

[RASHOSS]

Bummer, Thanks.

Bummer that you can't shock yourself?

 

[Toolmybass]

Bummer, Thanks.

lol..i beg to differ!
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I googled to find this....but normally a neutrik is either 2 or 4 pin and a xlr is 3....so not sure if this could be used for your application

 

[billfitzmaurice]

Is there a "favorite" brand that the TB community prefers, or does

Copper is copper, but all connectors are not created equal. Buy your own Neutrik connectors and wire, make your own.

Please excuse my ignorance, but, will the speakon connectors plug right into regular XLR jack? All I have on my amps are XLR's.

Standard 'D' frame XLR and Speakons fit the same hole, replace the XLRs.

 

[RASHOSS]

Price overkill, IMO. I've bought more than one of these (below) and no issues whatsoever:

3' ft SPEAKON speaker cable assembled USA Neutrik NL4FX | eBay

Shoot, I DID "search" ebay" before I purchased the Monster Pro1000 from Amazon, but didn't come up with that... I would have jumped on that price and seems quality enough (shipping included!).

 

[Budbear]

Copper is copper, but all connectors are not created equal. Buy your own Neutrik connectors and wire, make your own.
Standard 'D' frame XLR and Speakons fit the same hole, replace the XLRs.

+1.
You can make your own for less than $10. for the cost of parts. I buy my supplies at Redco Audio - Custom Audio Cables - Recording Studio Supplies - Custom A/V Panels - Redco Audio Home Page. 3ft. of Redco 12/2 speaker cable @$0.69/ft.& 2 Neutrik NL4FX connectors @ $3.77. No soldering necessary. You just need a wire stripper and a screwdriver. Piece of cake.

 

[walkerci]

I have tons of EWI cables and they work great!
Good prices too.

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[canadian*eh]

Check Out Planet Wave speakon!!! One of the best i have found...I think the one i have is 12 gauge ... Expansive as hell but build like a Brick $h*t house!!

 

[js1]

Don't get cheapies. Make sure it uses the genuine Neutrik connectors; I've had the experience of having to destroy a cheap speakon to get it out of the socket on a power amp because it wasn't quite up to spec size-wise.

+1.

There are two tabs on the side of a Speakon. One is wider than the other.

I had a cheap one where the wide tab was able to JUST slide into the narrow slot. Which jammed, as expected. I still use that cable, but look at it carefully to make sure that I have it oriented the right way before I plug it in.

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