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XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:33 pm
by quasig
Hi all,
I am wanting to make a quick connection for my sub as I want to be able to easily remove it if I need the trunk space. It is a single 12" running of the bridged rear output of a xz475ti, i.e. 250W RMS. I purchased an XLR connector and socket as pictured, but am now worried, will this handle the current?
Thanks,
Greg
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:30 am
by dbjury
Xlr connectors should be good for 15 amps
I'm sure it will be fine but ideally it has been superseded by Speakon connector which would be the latest preferred method. Just do a search for Speakon connector for details.
PA speakers have very high currents running into them in many situations so I do not see any issue with a mere 250watts or so.
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:48 am
by Eric D
I agree, Speakon connectors are a far better choice.
Yes an XLR will work, but it is not optimal.
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 8:20 am
by ttocs
are you talking about for power/ground or signal/speakers?
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 10:54 am
by Bfowler
Eric D wrote:I agree, Speakon connectors are a far better choice.
Yes an XLR will work, but it is not optimal.
i 3rd the motion.
they even make speakons with 8pins, so you could run multiple 16awg wires if you are running a large amount of power
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 12:11 pm
by quasig
Thanks so much for the replies, just to confirm, it is for the connection from the amp to the sub.
I'll look up Speakon connectors.
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:47 pm
by quasig
Finished, went for the Speakon in the end. Great quality connector, very happy with the end result. Thanks for all the input everyone.
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:43 pm
by dbjury
Fantastic! Is the alloy piece custom?
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 11:42 pm
by quasig
Yes, just quickly tuned it up. I also put an o-ring under the plug to make sure there are no air leaks.
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:31 am
by Bfowler
classy! i always just took a ton of hot glue and backfilled it!
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:03 am
by LowandLoud
Bfowler wrote:classy! i always just took a ton of hot glue and backfilled it!
LMFAO!!
LL
Re: XLR Connectors for Sub
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 11:30 am
by holmis
Nice alloy ring !
I`ve used speakon on all my speakerboxes for 15 years... never let me down..