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Which Neutrik Speakon Connector?

rapidfirerob

rapidfirerob

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Dec 3, 2007
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One of my Neutrik Speakon connectors failed at a gig. I have five total that work fine, but would like
to order more. (I use two Barefaced One10 cabs with a Genz Benz 6.2 amp).
I see Neutrik has moved to a newer connector that needs to be assembled. How exciting!
Do I need a NL4FXX W-L or W-S? Thanks a lot.
 
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This is required reading. Do your homework!

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Thread 'Loose connections on mesa subway cabs'

Can anyone help or shed some light, I’ve got 4 mesa subway cabs and the speakon connections are really bad no matter how much I spend on fancy cables, I’ve tried keyed, non keyed all genuine neutrik cables spent a small fortune, but when I plug in the connections are loose so a slight wiggle or movement and the connection is gone to the cab, the amp connection is solid. 😫
 
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Jeff Scott said:
This is required reading. Do your homework!

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Thread 'Loose connections on mesa subway cabs'

Can anyone help or shed some light, I’ve got 4 mesa subway cabs and the speakon connections are really bad no matter how much I spend on fancy cables, I’ve tried keyed, non keyed all genuine neutrik cables spent a small fortune, but when I plug in the connections are loose so a slight wiggle or movement and the connection is gone to the cab, the amp connection is solid. 😫
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I've always used Neutrik connections, gently handled.
 
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rapidfirerob said:
Thank you. I'm curious why you don't recommend the newer connectors from Neutrik? This website seems to
be for dealers only. I'd like to buy five, not one or twelve as is indicated on the site.
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You obviously didn’t bother to read the recommended thread, so go ahead and buy whatever you want and when it damages your amp output or speaker input you can come back read the link. 👍

Use only Neutrik NL4FX (blue) and buy from an authorized Neutrik dealer period. Beware of Chinese clones!
 
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rapidfirerob said:
As I said, I have only used Neutrik connectors.
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You ask for help. We not only recommended a genuine Neutrik connector that’s been in use for years with zero issues, we also gave you link to a thread about issues with some of the newer genuine” Neutrik connectors.
Why have you not read it? If you had you wouldn’t have asked the above question.
 
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Pep said:
You ask for help. We not only recommended a genuine Neutrik connector that’s been in use for years with zero issues, we also gave you link to a thread about issues with some of the newer genuine” Neutrik connectors.
Why have you not read it? If you had you wouldn’t have asked the above question.
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As someone with out a dog in this fight - I did look at the link )a 15 page TalkBass Forum post), and also saw @agedhorse recommendation for a specific Neutrik plug and cable supplier. For me, I'd prefer just running with Andy's recommendations rather than reading all 15 pages, and sorting through all of the various opinions.
 
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