Wiring to the terminal cup

 

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Username: Ipimped0uti

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i got this enclosure and these wires came attached to the terminal cup, would i just run speaker wire from the sub to these connectors and just wrap them around?Upload
 

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They look like small gauge. I wouldn't use them, especially just wrapping the wire around it. Can you remove the wires completely from the terminal and solder new/heavier gauge wire to it? My guess is it's a smaller enclosure.


Is this a sub you're connecting to this terminal?
 

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yeah, it's a 12" dual subwoofer enclosure, these wires are glued onto the terminal cup
 

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Username: Southernrebel

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So, one end of the wire is soldered to the terminal cup...and the other end has those spade terminals?

What sub do you have?
If the subs have male-spaces for terminals, just clip those female-spades on.

If not, cut the spades off, strip the wire back, and connect those wires to your sub. If they are long enough, go direct to the subs terminals. If no, solder or crimp and extension to them.
 

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I have kenwoods

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8878_Kenwood+KFC-W3514DVC.html

i am new to car audio, i am not sure what you mean by male-spacers or female-spades, sorry
 

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Spade terminal.



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Connect directly to the sub if it has a male connector.


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and if it doesn't have male connectors, i should just strip the spade and solder if necessary?
 

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Well, I guess thats a wrap!!! OOHHHHH! I'm so funny! I had too! lol solder never fails!}
 

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The terminals are binding posts and will accept pin connecters, single and dual banana plugs, and up to 11 gauge bare wire. Some spade terminals will also fit, but the width is very limited so most will not fit. (max spade with is 0.644", diameter of post the spade fits around is 0.309)

thats some info on the subwoofer terminals if it helps any
 

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Then simply strip the spade off and connect to the posts. I don't recommend soldering the wires to the speaker if you don't have to.
 

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okay, thank you so much guys, you've been a huge help
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