Parcel Shelf Speakers

[TomDimmock]

I have got a couple of 6x9's that I plan to fit to my parcel shelf. However, I have come across a small design problem. Once fitted, it means you have to keep your parcel shelf in at all times.

If I required more space, and had to remove the parcel shelf, it would mean that I had to completely remove the speakers. And taking them in and out all the time would loosen the spade terminals that are attached to the speaker itself.

Therefore I ask, has anyone tried or considered adding a form of connector to their wires to make them more durable to being taken in and out?

An example of what I am on about would be a smaller version of the powerlead for lawnmowers (shown below)

Regards
Tom :greenfl:

 

[Ceirwan]

Yes, i use a stereo plug from maplins, one for each speaker.
The type that you get on hi-fi systems and scart leads...

Like those...

 

[Retepetsir]

Those plugs above are not really designed to take the power, usually they prefer lower voltages/current.

Try using a speakon connector

 

[johnsams]

i used the usual chocolote boxes/connector boxes for mine, holds them in well, and makes it pretty easy to just take out with just a screwdriver...

 

[Ceirwan]

Does it matter retepetsir? The speaker wire seemed rather thin so i imagined they'd be ok...

 

[Nicknacknu]

i just use iso connectors, its the proper audio connection, ive got one on me sub, they are about £3 from halfords, its like a "make your own iso" kit lol, they are really easy to use too.

Nick.

 

[TomDimmock]

i just use iso connectors, its the proper audio connection, ive got one on me sub, they are about £3 from halfords, its like a "make your own iso" kit lol, they are really easy to use too.

Thats what I bought in the end...£3.99 from halfords, and really easy to use

Regards
Tom :greenfl:

 

[Ed]

Does it matter retepetsir? The speaker wire seemed rather thin so i imagined they'd be ok...

It will be fine.