Connectors from cross-overs to drivers question
I recently built a pair of the CSS Audio 1TD-X monitors, the sound of which has exceeded my expectations. The metal connectors that were supplied that clip on to the tabs on the drivers were pretty crappy and very difficult to crimp the wires to.
Two questions. First, can anyone recommend better connectors? Second, I saw a tool somewhere that looks a bit like pliers that strips the covering off the connecting wire, and perfectly crimps the wire to the connector with one squeeze. I suppose I could solder the wires to the driver tabs, but I am not that handy with a soldering iron and it seems to be a delicate place to solder for a nimrod like me. Cheers, Whitestix
DIYaudio is a better place for builders. Otherwise I agree with @russ69 I don't know about 1 squeeze solutions, but Haisstronica has become my absolute favorite connector and crimping tool. Note that there are 2 different crimpers, one for insulated and one for bare terminals. I can't tell you how much better these are than anything I could buy before, which were a lot of different types from Amazon and Parts Express.
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Eric, That's the tool was was looking for, thanks. I guess I will get the soldering iron out. I have never finished a soldering job without burning myself and doubt this time it will be any different. However, soldering the wire to the driver tabs will take the cheap connectors out of the signal path. Thanks to other for responding. |
If you’re going to solder electronics for connectors silver solder with rosin core so no flux needed, for one of the best and to use on circuit boards is silver solder with a silver core and separate flux. You can use that for connectors and connections also but it’s a little more expensive than silver solder with a rosin core |
