Wiring Speakon and Banana plugs

[RichB]

I like the quality of the WBT ferrules: https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/crimp-sleeves-c-239.html?p=2

I went ahead and ordered some of these. I don't need many so it was not that bad.
Audiophonics has better pricing, some coupons showed up, and they are expected in 2 days from France.
That is fast, I don't typically get that ordering from the US.

- Rich

 

[RichB]

I can see how using a ferrule assures that the strands stay together, so the connection can be improved.
The ferrule adds resistance, so is likely that ferrules add more than they take away, or is it just so small that it does not matter?

- Rich

 

[RichB]

Crimping ferrules went well.

Thanks to all for the advice.

- Rich

 

[restorer-john]

The ferrule adds resistance, so is likely that ferrules add more than they take away, or is it just so small that it does not matter?

The copper is pressed so firmly inside the ferrules as to make an incredibly low resistance connection. It's better than soldering, lasts longer and is much stronger.

Just for fun, crimp on a ferrule to a loop of scrap wire and try to pull it apart...

 

[poopy]

Crimping ferrules went well.
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Thanks to all for the advice.

- Rich

Looks good! Are those the WBT ones?

 

[RichB]

Looks good! Are those the WBT ones?

Yes, those are WBT going into WBT. Yeah, probably not worth it.
Though, I expect stripping the wires and creating new connections after 8 years, isa good thing.

I also plan to redo the SpeakOns with ferrules in a week or so.

- Rich

 

[poopy]

Yes, those are WBT going into WBT. Yeah, probably not worth it.
Though, I expect stripping the wires and creating new connections after 8 years, isa good thing.

I also plan to redo the SpeakOns with ferrules in a week or so.

- Rich

I suppose even though total resistance has now dropped, say by 100mOhm, between amp and speaker terminal, I don't see how you're going to hear any difference...

However, the connection you have now is neat and can't be improved much I'd think. Which is the overall goal I figure of your operation.

Which WBT banana plugs are you referring to?
I like those ones:

WBT Germany: Detailansicht

 

[RichB]

I suppose even though total resistance has now dropped, say by 100mOhm, between amp and speaker terminal, I don't see how you're going to hear any difference...

However, the connection you have now is neat and can't be improved much I'd think. Which is the overall goal I figure of your operation.

Which WBT banana plugs are you referring to?
I like those ones:

WBT Germany: Detailansicht

Those are the ones.

- Rich