Direct Connection...

Dynamik D Silver Member Username: Dynamik Post Number: 109 Registered: Feb-08	Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 16:51 GMT Just wondering for those who decided to go with a direct connection vs. a terminal cup, what options did you take to make this happen... I can only think of running the speaker wire through a drilled hole...any others?? Thanks!
Rob Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3r I compensate... Post Number: 8205 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 17:01 GMT Drilling a hole and running the wire is the way to go. Also, tie a knot on the inside so you can't pull the wires from the sub accidentally and seal up around the wire with silicone or caulk. Terminal cups suck in my opinion but they're convenient.
GibsonGuy Silver Member Username: Gibsonguy Storrs, CT USA Post Number: 146 Registered: May-08	Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 17:24 GMT great advice rob. exactly what i would suggest. and agreed, terminal cups do suck.
M.S. Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18 Northwest PA Post Number: 7654 Registered: Jul-06	Posted on Sunday, June 08, 2008 - 17:46 GMT Drill hole, run wire though it and seal it that's what I do.
bman New member Username: Bman365 Post Number: 5 Registered: Jun-08	Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 04:26 GMT Or use terminal posts. Seen people use a bolt/nut/washer combo and put sealant around that.
[...Rovin...] Platinum Member Username: Rovin 1 15 = 149.1DBsTrinidad & T... Post Number: 13874 Registered: Jul-05	Posted on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 04:39 GMT ^i dont like that method since if anything metal comes into contact u risk facking up ur stuff i like Rob's way ....
bman New member Username: Bman365 Post Number: 6 Registered: Jun-08	Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 00:08 GMT Yeah I dont' like that method either, just giving examples of what I've saw. I like the posts myself because they are easy to install and easy to disconnect the cables from. Others don't like the cups because they tend to leak because its just thin plastic.
Chad Lee Diamond Member Username: Bestmankind Post Number: 21251 Registered: Oct-05	Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 00:12 GMT i like to drill hole and seal it. like rob and ms said.
Brad Warren Gold Member Username: The_image_dynamic San Diego, California Post Number: 4092 Registered: Dec-06	Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 00:15 GMT You mean like Rob said and MS needlessly repeated.
Andrizzle Gold Member Username: Andrew571 Stillwater/Edmond, Oklahoma USA Post Number: 1879 Registered: Oct-05	Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 00:49 GMT I drill a hole and direct connect. Like Brad said that Chad said that Rob said that MS needlessly repeated. ..said.
Naledge Gold Member Username: Naledge503 LowDownForum.com Post Number: 3873 Registered: Jun-06	Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 01:46 GMT I used to direct connect all the time. But after I got a box from BJ I grew fond of binding post's.
Paul Larrea Platinum Member Username: Wingmanalive A pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 17025 Registered: Jun-06	Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 01:54 GMT I'm always fond of the finished look terminal cups/posts give. Plus if you use banana plugs it's even easier. I know it's another connection but still. I once (out of shear boredom) connected a light switch between the speaker box and amp and honestly couldn't hear a difference. Subs only though. For whatever that's worth.
blakbocs, inc Silver Member Username: Mmaudioconcepts Post Number: 491 Registered: Jan-07	Posted on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 02:09 GMT drill a hole, then liquid nail it!

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