How to wire Neutrik SpeakON cables

[@markjohnson1020]

6 years later your video is still helping the sound reinforcement community. And for that I say, Thank You!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Mark, thanks for watching :)

[@onowuizuchukwu7257]

yes it just help me now, very nice job.Thank You

[@JonayedAlhabib215]

We went from coaching to educational tours and everything was entrusted to five of our friends by Sir. One time the box broke and I was able to fix it by watching your videos and everyone thanked me.

[@GLBProductions]

Glad the videos have been helpful :)

[@rubberduck7228]

thank you so much brod bruno for this tutorial... actually, i bought 2 speakon connectors some few months back for my karaoke speakers but i stop installing them when i got a headache determining which terminals to use (the plus 1's or 2's or the minus 1's or 2's)... your tutorial answered it all and so i can now install my speakons confidently without worrying about wrong connections... thanx again, brod bruno...

[@donepearce]

Great info. I'm going to add this - never tin a wire that is going to be gripped by a screw. It will tighten nicely at first, but over time the soft solder will creep and the connection will loosen. It probably won't go completely open circuit, but it will go high resistance. This will allow corrosion to start, and the performance of the cable will continue to deteriorate.

[@mynamesnotimportant6941]

was wondering about that

[@rssl7392]

You are THE BEST in explaining so pleasant to listen too, for a slow learning for me. Thanks

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome, I'm a slow learner too :)

[@Jenisonc]

Thank you!!! Edit- Had a 50' cable given to me but I only needed about 3 feet. After watching your instructional and completing the modification; The weight difference after is so significant my own back made me come here and thank you, again.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome :)

[@onowuizuchukwu7257]

very nice teaching with good English and not in a rush, in fact you are great, Thanks so much

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome :)

[@theHAL9000]

Super video with a clear and detailed step-by-step walk through the process. Thank you.

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[@mescalerokid]

Excellent concise, factual presentation. Thanks a lot!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Gerry, thanks for watching!

[@lizichell2]

Very informative and straight forward and easy to remember

[@moonshinebandit6158]

Wonderful! Thank you again.

[@MistaToo]

Informative,elaborated well thanks so much from Kenya

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Ken.

[@andreaspapamoiseos1428]

GOD BLESS YOU MY SON.YOUR HELP IS A TREASURE.

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome Andreas!

[@CristianCalhoun]

Fantastic! Thank you very much, Bruno! I have never worked with speakon cables before.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Krisztián :)

[@rjohnson494]

Thank you from Detroit

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Johnson!

[@samkarema4045]

thank you for your always detailed and well explained video!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome!

[@jayeshsounds1499]

Best connectors in the world 👍

[@danielnaicker8734]

Tops stuff bro, even a child can understand, appreciate it

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching Daniel.

[@howardsmith6685]

Excellent Video well done, thank you.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Howard :)

[@infamous18z]

Awesome explanations and editing to make it more understandable. Thank you.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome!

[@mosesaloese186]

I've never tried it, but it will be good to learn these things

[@GLBProductions]

See this video on how to daisy chain speakers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKK3on1qr7R9gLc

[@offdatgogo]

Excellent tutorial! 👏🏾 Thanks.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome!

[@jeorgealtamera3286]

Very clear explanation and demo. Thank you very much for knowledge given

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Jeorge!

[@smoothenbol]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Pieter!

[@andrewflinn3804]

Outstanding tutorial. Thank you.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Andrew.

[@manuelitobalonias2094]

Sir, how to connect the output of one 1- mixer to 24-power amplifiers without compromising or degrading the audio signal coming out from Mixer. Any way, thank very much for sharing your knowledge, your the best teacher...!

[@GLBProductions]

Hi Manuelito! You have 24 power amps to connect - is this a large installed system?

[@sirrobertcoakleybahamas6868]

Thank u very much....I have 7 passive speaker n was wondering how to make up speakon cables n u hit it on the mark thank u..am your biggest fan..

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome!

[@kellylave13]

Praise the Lord...very helpful brother. God bless!

[@GLBProductions]

Glad it was helpful Kelemedi!

[@dish482fog589]

When are you required to use a 4 wire connection cable? Does the type of loudspeaker matters on this subject weather you use 2 wire cable or 4 wire cable?

[@GLBProductions]

A 4-wire cable would be used when all four terminals are connected at both ends of the cable - typically this would be when connecting a biamplified loudspeaker to a compatible amplifier output, using +1/-1 for the LF and +2/-2 for the HF. So yes the type of loudspeaker is very important.

[@bosephusjr]

Any link available to the cable used in this tutorial? Very helpful.. thanks!

[@GLBProductions]

No, this cable is not currently available on Amazon. However any quality loudspeaker cable can be used with these connectors. Thanks for watching!

[@maricelsanchez1317]

Thank you sir idol..bunaallzz from lapulapu city Philippines

[@rashio007]

Hi Bruno I want to take off a xlr and convert to speakon can you advise me the procedure or maybe make a video as no one has actually made one 👍

[@GLBProductions]

There is a very good reason for that: XLR connectors are not designed for use as speaker connectors and cannot handle the current required for high power applications. Many years ago they were used as speaker connectors by some companies but not today.

[@warwickfna]

Thank you for the very clear explanation!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Thomas.

[@glenmurray391]

Thanks for a very informative video.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Glen!

[@pedrogavilan4770]

Thanks my man great explanation very clear n straight forward 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome.

[@patrick_jouno]

is there away of connecting them to a mixer, like a adapter or something any help would be appriciated thank you

[@GLBProductions]

These are speaker-level connectors only, so they cannot be connected to a mixer's line level outputs.

[@CrisValk]

Glad you're back Bruno!I was a little worried :)

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for your support Chris, hope you're well!

[@CrisValk]

+GLB Productions Yes thanks!hope it's the same for you :)

[@pereiradanu16]

thanks a lot i really liked your videos specially your polite explaination

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Daniel.

[@victorwilliams9423]

what is the name of the cable you are using again? I need the 4 conductor 14 awg for my bridged setup.

[@GLBProductions]

The brand is Klotz but any name brand cable will do fine.

[@chinolindugan3285]

Thank you so much! Very helpful ❤

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome :)

[@toms3502]

Excellent explanation!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks Tom!

[@kennymarcellin7893]

Great video... clarity 💯👌

[@hastingszulu4677]

Even after 7 years your videos is still making impact. Thank you for sharing....

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Hastings, thanks for watching!

[@backrack01]

Does blue represent yellow? I just bought new SignalCable Speakon for a pair of RELs. I was expecting a red yellow and black wire but I received a red blue and black.

[@GLBProductions]

The RELs use a proprietary wiring system which is unique to their brand - be sure to check with them on the correct wiring.

[@romeojuliet7710]

Wonderful video... Nicely explained...Thanks bro.

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome :)

[@florincotoi5974]

I have a concern about the speakon connector..and this is it. As you know, the speakon connector has 4 (or more) pins (+1..-1.... +2.-2). If I start from +1-1.. and +2-2.. with 2 connections to 2 passive speakers of 8 ohms, these are converted to 4 ohms.. or remain at the impedance of 8 ohms

[@GLBProductions]

Hello Florin, the pins are independent, so if you connect one speaker on +1/-1 and a second one on +2/-2 they do not interact with one another. Just bear in mind that the standard wiring for fullrange speakers is +1/-1 so any deviation from this can introduce wiring errors into your system.

[@florincotoi5974]

@@GLBProductions thank you very much for your reply..it helps me a lot!

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome :)

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

Where can I get the little screws that clamp the wire down inside the connector. I ordered nL4 screw and I recieved a bag of mounting screws. Anyone know?

[@GLBProductions]

I've never seen the screws sold separately - you may need to recycle an old set. Or just replace the entire connector - I consider them wear items, just like the cable itself.

[@KianaKaslana638]

Excellent explanation! Clean demonstration! BRAVO! But why have 4 pole or 8 pole speakON?

[@GLBProductions]

They are used for sending multiple channels of audio down a single multi-core loudspeaker cable. For example a line array box may have low, mid and high drivers which need six conductors altogether so you would use an NL8 connector.

[@botman5583]

Thank you mate, now I can test the Lab.Gruppen power amp I have just rent.

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome :)

[@klaudiamarkiewicz7911]

thank you so much you helped me a LOT your awesome

[@GLBProductions]

You're most welcome :)

[@mrAMENBREAK]

excellent upload, very helpful

[@hientang3591]

Thanks for your videos

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Hien :)

[@banang3908]

Thank you so mutch for all videos, very useful. I want to know how can we connect 3 powers ( low, Mid, Hi) with one xover, one equalizer and one mixer ? MALEDINA from Togo 🇹🇬

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and for your suggestion - I have been meaning to do a video about that for years :)

[@JoelBouchillon]

@ 15:06 you mentioned that it has a racheting system that prevents the end-cap from backing off. But, if you want to disassemble it, how do you unscrew it and take off the end cap?

[@GLBProductions]

You need to use an adjustable spanner to back it off - it will damage the teeth on the ratchet system but the connector can still be re-used.

[@tonyho8004]

Thanks your clip 😀

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome :)

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

great video.....can u use this for passive subwoofers...?

[@GLBProductions]

Yes, as long as the sub uses the +1/-1 pin assignment on its input - check your owner's manual to confirm.

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

@@GLBProductions ok great thank you

[@NJP76]

Sorry if this has been asked before but, what are +2 and -2 terminals used for? What I mean is: how are, and what would they be connected to inside the amplifier? I am kind of a n00b to Speakon connectors.

[@GLBProductions]

They're typically used for biamplified speakers where +1/-1 is used for the lows and +2/-2 for the highs. Exactly how they are connected depends on the amp that you are using - in some cases you are making connections from two separate amps using a custom patch panel.

[@jonlieberman997]

very helpful. Thank you

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Jon :)

[@Callboy2719]

Thanks for instructions well presented .will the speakon 2 pole connection be sufficient for 4 speakers in situ fixed on a wall as it is all new to me ,and i wondered if i would have to change to a 4 pin fixing for this venue thanks.

[@GLBProductions]

It depends on many things to be honest with you, but a simple installation with four fullrange speakers daisy-chained together will generally only use two pole connections. Consult a qualified installation specialist if you are not sure!

[@siddtv6651]

What about other side of the cable should i do same +1 & - 1 speak on

[@GLBProductions]

Correct.

[@nhlanhlanhleko2579]

How about doing a video on connecting your passive crossover to speakon connectors inside speaker cabinet. We need that video please.

[@GLBProductions]

Inside a speaker cabinet? I'll leave that to the DIY guys :)

[@chrisgrimyser2643]

Hi Bruno, You have been such a big help in the past your my go to guy now. I have a PYLE pct-40 cable tester and all the XLR cables that are not made by Cable Matters never illuminate the red ground LED indicator which I believe is correct but all the Cable Matters cables do illuminate the red ground LED. Can it be that all the Cable Matters cables have a fault in the wiring or is there some other explanation? Thank you, chris

[@GLBProductions]

Hello Chris, which 'red ground LED' are you referring to? In one of your cable testers?

[@bouabidtewfik3825]

You give a good explication thank's

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome!

[@1fertube]

Nice video. What screwdriver are u using? Neutrik recommends a special one. Thanks

[@GLBProductions]

No. 1 pozidriv - you can use a normal phillips driver but chances of cam out and fastener damage are quite high. Speaking from experience here ;)

[@moonshinebandit6158]

one question. you mentioned rubber jacketing, would the pvc version be ok if the wire is stapled to a wall never touching the floor? And also, will the strain relief hold just as tight on the pvc jacket? The reason I ask is my speakers will be hung on my wall and I dont want black wire snakeing up to them because of cosmetic look in room.

[@GLBProductions]

For home installation that should be fine. Whether the strain relief works or not depends on the cable diameter more than the material of the jacket.

[@scorpionz3a]

Hi Bruno, this is a very detailed illustration. Thanks for the video. I am a system integrator, so such videos are always helpful. Could you please explain me the purpose of 2+ and 2- though? Is that pair meant to carry second channel? If that's what it is, then 2 pole Speakon connector would be capable of carrying single audio channel whereas 4 pole, two channels. Please enlighten. Thanks.

[@GLBProductions]

That's exactly right - the four pole speakon can carry either one or two channels of audio, and gives you the option of using 4-conductor speaker cable to carry two channels of audio in a single cable run. This works well with amplifiers that give you the option of outputting both channels into one speakon connector. Exactly how the two channels are used is up to the individual operator or system designer.

[@scorpionz3a]

Thanks Bruno for clarifying. Could you help me with applications where you'd use the 4 pole Speakon exploiting both the channels? As in, exemplify with a scenario wherein 4 pole Speakon would be ideal to pick?

[@GLBProductions]

The most common situation would be a passive biamplified speaker where the woofer was connected to pins +1/-1 and the compression driver to pins +2/-2.

[@scorpionz3a]

Got it. Thanks for your neat explanation Bruno. I really appreciate your help. You are doing a great job. Have a great weekend. Cheers!

[@memyselfandi7208]

Plus 1 and Minus 1 only use it?

[@GLBProductions]

Sorry I don't understand your question.

[@MrDanig3]

Thanks mate

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Dani!

[@chrisgrimyser2643]

Yes, the red LED on my Pyle cable tester.

[@adidjensen69]

Great video, you are the man

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@blackemmons]

Well done but how do you get it apart if needed? JimE

[@GLBProductions]

You have to use a fair amount of force to unscrew the endcap, which usually partially destroys the ratchet mechanism. However in my experience these connectors almost never fail if assembled correctly and the terminal screws are properly tightened down. Almost all of the speakon failures I have seen have involved cheap copies ;)

[@therealsavagehenry5107]

If I have 2 speakers, each at 8 ohms and each with two conductors, could I wire them up to a 4 conductor Speakon jack to get a parallel connection at 4 ohms? Basically just connecting the positive and negative leads of each speaker to +1/-1 and +2/-2 lugs on the jack, respectively? Thanks

[@GLBProductions]

No that won't work because there is no connection between the two pairs of conductors - your signal from the first speaker would not reach the second one. The correct way to do this is to daisy chain the speakers, so amp -> first speaker and then output of first speaker -> input of second speaker. All cables are wired the same way, resultant load on the amp is 4 ohms.

[@mikeybugguns]

Can these connectors be taken apart in the event a wire comes loose? thanks for the info. After working in/ hobby of RF, for the past 30 years, I am now getting into the AF end of things. again thank you. 73

[@GLBProductions]

Yes you can take them apart - use a wrench on the flats at the back of the boot to back it off. It will damage the ratchet mechanism somewhat but typically you can still re-use the connector.

[@mikeybugguns]

@@GLBProductions thanks for the info.at this point I am still not wanting to use them. I feel that if one of these connectors in pluged into a speaker or an amp. I would rather have some one pull the plug out of the speaker or amp, than have them fall/ trip from stumbling on the cord., or even have the equipment fall and get damaged. .

[@mariomatiasparica6633]

Thanks

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome!

[@ralphrosario1]

Hey is there a 4 wire ten gauge from mogami

[@GLBProductions]

Please check with Mogami for the most up to date info.

[@kofiosafo9270]

Thanks Bruno, but you didn't show us the fixing of the other end of the cable.The jack I suppose

[@GLBProductions]

The two ends of the cable are exactly the same :)

[@aljames7345]

Brilliant!

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks James!

[@virgosixeighten1934]

Its the same in male speak on to female speak on?

[@GLBProductions]

The pin assignment is the same, but the connectors are completely different.

[@adrianarellano3711]

Is the cable 12 gauge or 14 gauge?

[@GLBProductions]

It is 2.5mm2, which is approximately 14 gauge.

[@stateofemergency4966]

What gauge are the wire?

[@GLBProductions]

In this particular video I think it is 2 x 2.5mm2 which is 14 AWG.

[@GamingMaster-us7ty]

Good One The Best

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@playing3chords]

Thank you!!!

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You're welcome!

[@hitsquadfuze]

Excellent Demonstration! Thank You!

[@lavdoshgjuzaj7112]

wich wire goes to the tweeter and witch wire goes to the woofer of the speaker? if I want use a dsp amp?

[@GLBProductions]

Each driver (woofer and tweeter) needs two wires - a send and return path for the signal. Typically these are taken from the output of a passive crossover inside the speaker and the user does not need to wire those connections.

[@ronfajardo5899]

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[@GLBProductions]

Welcome!

[@la_lomacity]

When would you use a four conductor cable?

[@GLBProductions]

Most common usage is for biamplified speakers where the low signal is carried on the +1/-1 conductors and the mid/high signal on the +2/-2.

[@la_lomacity]

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[@alvianvian3592]

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[@mariogarcia4971]

good lesson !

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@josuearesav]

Awesome thank you so much!

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You're welcome!

[@DJKEYS-br1xh]

good vid.verry informative

[@GLBProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@GGAMERDEN55]

thx for great video !!!! it help me !!! :) thx man

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome :)

[@mosesaloese186]

Hi brother is there any chance you can do a tutorial on a Speakon Y splitter? cheers.

[@GLBProductions]

That's an interesting one - why do you need one of those?

[@mosesaloese186]

hi brother thanks for getting back to me, um I have a complicated situation Im in a church band and im just running two passive speakers off amplifier and I only have one channel working on the amplifier, the other channel doesn't work so I just wanted to know if there was any chance you could approve of using 2 speakon cables to make splitter and which poles I have to use

[@GLBProductions]

I see - the standard way of doing this is to daisy chain the speakers together using the second input/output on the back of the first speaker. Are you able to do this?

[@3cdjtv]

Its same other side?

[@GLBProductions]

Yes it is.

[@3cdjtv]

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[@Pierofelizzola]

Excelent video

[@horatiobennett6448]

How do you disassemble the plug from the wire?

[@GLBProductions]

Disassembly is the reverse of the assembly shown in the video.

[@maizesoft]

danley sound lab products review coming soon?

[@GLBProductions]

Hopefully, it depends on what products the distributor makes available for review. Stay tuned!

[@KertinaProduction]

Is it recommended to use 100' xlr cable for speakers?

[@GLBProductions]

Absolutely not! For connecting speakers you ONLY use speaker cable, ie unshielded twisted pair, generally with a minimum thickness of 16 gauge for live sound use. Mic cable doesn't have the current carrying capacity for connecting loudspeakers and can actually melt and start a fire.

[@KertinaProduction]

Ok got it this is for passive speakers right? Can you use a microphone cable for powered speakers? or is it better to use xlr out fro the mixer quarter inch to the speaker?

[@GLBProductions]

Kertina Production Yes for powered speakers use XLR cables - the XLR connector is preferable to 1/4" as it is locking and more robust design.

[@anthonyrozairo9415]

excellent **

[@davysole575]

Cool thancks

[@GLBProductions]

You're welcome Davy.

[@loudspeaker-solutions]

great

[@MarkZiegler]

my new speakon connectors are not marked.

[@GLBProductions]

That suggests they are not genuine Neutrik connectors - use at your own risk!