Subwoofer Terminals

[bass_4_ever 1]

hey everyone,

I was wondering if its possible to change the positive & negative terminals on a sub? I have JBL GT5s I'm using but it seems the terminals on the subs are very flimsy. Is there any way to change them to something a little more heavy duty or easier and more steardy to use?

If so, can someone point me in the right direction on how to go about changing them?

Thanks!

Andrew

[altoncustomtech 773]

It would depend on your technical abilities as to how good it turns out, but it's perfectly possible. Check out Parts Express for terminals, it's a good place to start.

[bass_4_ever 1]

Thanks! So how would i go about changing the terminals? I've never done it before... I'm not looking for a professional finished look, just able to put the terminals on and make them hold

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Whaty type are you replacing? Spade?

[bass_4_ever 1]

http://images.sonicelectronix.com/images/359935/main/gt510d.jpg

in the link u can see the terminals, theres 2 positives & 2 negatives on the same terminals, its a single 4 ohm sub. I'd like to change these terminals for something a little more steardy and easier to use. it seems like everytime i solder them, they become flimsy and about to break...

[bass_4_ever 1]

bump!

[scottxgtr 9]

like alton mentioned, id find a set of terminals first, such as these on parts express:

Round Speaker Terminal 4-1/8" Gold Spring-Loaded | Parts-Express.com

then i would cannibalize it a little by cutting some of the plastic off. i would leave enough to be able to attach it to the frame of the woofer with a pair of pop rivets. then its just a matter of soldering the leads to the terminals.

Edited June 22, 2010 by ScottXGTR

[mrbojang 8]

I'm not sure of the specifics but I believe the terminals are soldered on to the wires...You'd have to desolder them then solder new ones one.

[bass_4_ever 1]

Sounds easy enough! I've got a blown sub sitting in my garage so i'll use it as a dummy test! Thanks guys!

Andrew