Hey, I've been reading the other post "300 Bucks to spend" and saw the link for radio shack's terminals, then decided to look on ebay.
I think it ends up being about the same price after shipping, so I'll probably just go to a local radio shack, but my question is, is there any benefit in getting a certain kind?
Is square better/worse than circular? (if I could find a drill bit large enough a circle would be easier to cut and install)
Do I have to worry about how much power is going to the subs? If so, I am going to have about 300-325 watts rms going to each sub (2 seperate sealed boxes, with Infinity kappa perfect 10.1 subs)
I don't want any chance of air leaks, or weakening the box (right now the box that I bought a long time ago wasn't deep enough and the terminals popped out when the subs hit, so I glued them better and drilled some screws into them, but it looks bad).
Maybe I'm just thinking too much about it, but I want these boxes to be as close to "perfect" as possible.
Replies (4)
gearhead on 03/18/2005 11:35:35
I'm no expert, but I don't think shape will make any difference, other than ease of installation. A square hole will take a "little" more time than a round hole. A hole saw is quick and relatively inexpensive. I haven't found a hole saw that will cut a square hole yet, but I'm going to keep looking. LOL!
alanjlamore on 03/18/2005 12:38:09
Thanks, I forgot all about hole saws. I used to use them all the time where I worked, and even just recently bought one (about 6-7 months ago).
I'll check out the size(s) of hole saws I have, then see if I can find a terminal that requires the same size hole.
Thanks again,
swez on 03/18/2005 18:52:12
The hole saw is a very good option. Can seal the termination cup from inside to prevent leaks with silicone, Great Stuff (Latex Acrylic plz).
Not sure is you will have power issues at the terminal cup as it is just a connection device. The real heat will be at the voice coils.
Avoid the cheaper spring/clip versions. They are not good for car installs. Fine for home gear, but not the car.
If you wish, consider using a barrier strip connection system. Easy to install, one small hole for the sub wires and maybe a rubber flap to cover the strip to prevent shorts. I used this approach on my subs and works like a charm. I had barrier strips on hand already... so I used that.
This will do nice!
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=274-656
Swez
gearhead on 03/19/2005 09:54:33
Those barrier strips are really handy for a number of things. I go to a military/electronics surplus store in Orlando every year during Bike Week to stock up on all sorts of goodies. Terminal strips are one of the things I stock up on. They had some 4 section strips with gold plated hardware this year(bought 6 @ $1ea).
I think it ends up being about the same price after shipping, so I'll probably just go to a local radio shack, but my question is, is there any benefit in getting a certain kind?
Is square better/worse than circular? (if I could find a drill bit large enough a circle would be easier to cut and install)
Do I have to worry about how much power is going to the subs? If so, I am going to have about 300-325 watts rms going to each sub (2 seperate sealed boxes, with Infinity kappa perfect 10.1 subs)
I don't want any chance of air leaks, or weakening the box (right now the box that I bought a long time ago wasn't deep enough and the terminals popped out when the subs hit, so I glued them better and drilled some screws into them, but it looks bad).
Maybe I'm just thinking too much about it, but I want these boxes to be as close to "perfect" as possible.
Replies (4)
gearhead on 03/18/2005 11:35:35
I'm no expert, but I don't think shape will make any difference, other than ease of installation. A square hole will take a "little" more time than a round hole. A hole saw is quick and relatively inexpensive. I haven't found a hole saw that will cut a square hole yet, but I'm going to keep looking. LOL!
alanjlamore on 03/18/2005 12:38:09
Thanks, I forgot all about hole saws. I used to use them all the time where I worked, and even just recently bought one (about 6-7 months ago).
I'll check out the size(s) of hole saws I have, then see if I can find a terminal that requires the same size hole.
Thanks again,
swez on 03/18/2005 18:52:12
The hole saw is a very good option. Can seal the termination cup from inside to prevent leaks with silicone, Great Stuff (Latex Acrylic plz).
Not sure is you will have power issues at the terminal cup as it is just a connection device. The real heat will be at the voice coils.
Avoid the cheaper spring/clip versions. They are not good for car installs. Fine for home gear, but not the car.
If you wish, consider using a barrier strip connection system. Easy to install, one small hole for the sub wires and maybe a rubber flap to cover the strip to prevent shorts. I used this approach on my subs and works like a charm. I had barrier strips on hand already... so I used that.
This will do nice!
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=274-656
Swez
gearhead on 03/19/2005 09:54:33
Those barrier strips are really handy for a number of things. I go to a military/electronics surplus store in Orlando every year during Bike Week to stock up on all sorts of goodies. Terminal strips are one of the things I stock up on. They had some 4 section strips with gold plated hardware this year(bought 6 @ $1ea).
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