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Why none of high-end speakers offer Speakon?

Hi everyone! I am kind of new to all the high-end electronics and have started to build a system. I have already payed 8K for a tube pre-amp (Einstein The t8be MK2) and will be buying speakers and amplifiers next. I have noticed though that all the pro-audio equipment use speak on connection, while none of the high-end amps or speakers use this. Just looking superficially, it seems this type of a connection will be better than either spade or banana plugs. Why don't the high-end speakers offer this type of a connection? same goes for amps. Anyone can comment on this?

This whole thing started to kind of worry me. Looking at pro-audio equipment, one can buy a 2000 watt amp for about 1-2K. Is pro-audio used in recording studios that bad? Did I just pay 8K for a preamp for just its looks and hype?
gago1101
vapor1
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For my Vapor Audio speakers I use custom made (gold plate over copper) Speakon connectors to handle the connection from external crossover section to woofer/tweeter. Still standard WBT binding posts for amp hookup though. Speakons are a great design though, and I like the minimal conductive material idea, like Eichmanns.

I doubt you'll see any home audio speakers use them for amp hookup simply because nobody makes wire terminated with Speakons.
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
Genesis has used Speakon connectors with their bass amps/speakers but that's a pair for 2 channels and 2 accelerometers per side. I like them and have used them for other projects, including liquid level and 24V controls(Neutrik PowerCon is approved for 120V and has similar appearance). Perfect fit for 14/3 SOW and no soldering required.

To get 2000 watts out of a standard 15A outlet would require over 100% efficiency. I call "shenanigans"! For milliseconds?... How long would you need 2000W?

As far as "looks and hype", join the crowd.
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Bryston is the brand often used in ther recording studios for monitorring amplification and recording demos.
2...4000 WPC isn't necessary in studios at all. Among the pro power monsters I would say that lower-powered Crown XLS series are descent performers.
The pro-grade preamps do reach the price point of $8k+ due to the number of important features suitable for pro audio.
As to Speakon I too believe that it's the best way to connect/terminate speaker cables.
larryi
3,922 posts
 
I have a pair of the weirdest speakers when it comes to connections. For the connection from the amp to the speaker, it only has a terminal strip (remember those things that had tiny screws?). Fortunately, the crossover is contained in three external boxes, so I could just add binding posts. The connection from one of the boxes to the woofer portion of the speaker uses a speakon connector.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
whether in the studio..or at home...it starts and ends with 'the room'.
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