Stereo/Speaker Solution

(zacky) · (zacky) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 01-29-2006, 11:23 PM

OK, I have checked the archives, but I can't find anything that addresses my particular question. How do I go from this...

to this?

I am talking about the speaker connection. I am assuming I can get all the parts at a Radio Shack or something. I just need some tips on what to buy, best place to install, and how to install. Thanks!

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 01-30-2006, 6:30 AM

the bottom speaker sill use banana clips or you can just wire directly to them.

(zacky) · (zacky) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 01-30-2006, 6:11 PM

I want to be able to just unscrew the connection and disconnect the speaker wire from the speaker. It makes it a whole lot easier when I have to take the speakers off the tower. Right now it is somewhat of a pain dealing with those connectors every time...

(redv215) · (redv215) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 01-30-2006, 7:41 PM

You can use the wire that is there and make it an on/off (quick disconnect) type connector. The other that you pictured would require you to take the speaker apart and cut a hole in the can and place the new connector in there. Good luck

(zacky) · (zacky) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 01-30-2006, 7:59 PM

Ya, I have to replace both speakers anyway. The rubber is cracking/cracked on both of them. That's why I figured while I was at it, I would switch out the connectors as well...

(cyclonecj) · (cyclonecj) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 01-31-2006, 12:32 AM

www.partsexpress.com

Don't be a lazy punk, poke around on here and see if you don't find what you need :-)

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 01-31-2006, 8:45 AM

One more thing. Make sure whan you drill the hole's in the can. Make sure you make them big enough that the Metal termanials in the plastic Red and Black quick disconects dont touch the metal can.

(zacky) · (zacky) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 01-31-2006, 9:04 AM

That's what I was looking for. Thanks fellas!

(biz) · (biz) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 01-31-2006, 9:30 AM

Radio Shack does have the connectors you are looking for, i got mine there.

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 01-31-2006, 9:57 AM

I prefer to leave a tail on the speakers and put the plugs into the tower. That way you don't have wires hanging when you remove your speakers. Search the archives for my how-to.