Issues from using wrong spkr. termination


Sorry if this has been archived. But I recently obtained a pair of cables with spade terminations. However both my speaker and amp do not allow for such. In the meantime, I have placed one side of the spade into the clamp hole and tightened down. Obviously this is not the optimum, but is it worth the expense and hassle of finding new cables?

Many Thanks
ncarlson73
acquire solderless WBT bannanas from www.partsexpress.com and re-terminate your speaker wires.
Using an adapter is the fast solution. Monster has one, AudioQuest sells some that are made by another supplier and sold under other names as well, like Aperture. The extra connections may degrade your sound quality a litte.

Unless you have done termation before and are comfortable with it, have any retermination done by a professional at a good shop which terminates cables on a regular basis. It's usually best if they sell and terminate your specific brand, as different cables require different techniques. Look at an example of their work and make sure it's neat and tightly done.

Most manufacturers will reterminate their own cable to factory standards, and this may be your best bet. Call up the cable manufacture and inquire.

Regards,
Jeff Delman
Value Audio
www.value-audio.com
~~~~If your spades work loose, something will get ruined. We hate to hear a post that starts with "I feel sick..." Please be careful.

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