timtheenchanteruk Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 really quick one, and probably a really stupid question. I have a couple of amps with speakons, and at the moment I have a 4 pole speakon with only the 1 set of terminals used, will the 2 pole speakons work? I have tried a search but not got an answer yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammie300 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Yes they should do, In a short snappy answer If you are only using one set of terminals on the 4 pole then that is ok. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtheenchanteruk Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 cheers, I though tso but didnt want to order 10 and find out they aint!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonaudio Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 really quick one, and probably a really stupid question. I have a couple of amps with speakons, and at the moment I have a 4 pole speakon with only the 1 set of terminals used, will the 2 pole speakons work? I have tried a search but not got an answer yet! You can run 2core speaker cable into a 4pole connector noramally you just connect it to -1 & +1 unless its coming for a sub to a top in most cases its on -2 & +2 of the speakon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Siddons Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Yes 2 pole speakon plugs work on two pole and four pole sockets, four pole plugs won't fit into two pole sockets , ( although can be made to with a leatherman and bodge if your desperate though not recommended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lewis Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 However, the way in which 2 pole Speakons are wired may have you wishing you'd ordered the 4 pole versions. I find them fiddly and annoying to wire up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 personally I always make 4 core cable and then just have a 4-2 converter if needs be. I use alot of combiners and pin swaps. makes cable runs alot faster. I know a little of topic but thought I throw I size 13's and and drop my 2p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtheenchanteruk Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 ahh well, I will have to live with it, I cant see it being too much of a problem, and I cant justify nearly an extra £1 per plug for the 4 pole where they aint needed. thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I went 2 pole for my first Speakon connectors, as that was all that was needed, but quickly regretted it and changed to 4 pole. As others have pointed out, there isn't 100% compatibility between plugs & sockets, albeit for good reason. And the 2 pole ones are just too fiddly to insert & remove compared with the 4 pole jobbies. A stitch in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Siddons Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Took me 10 minutes to rewire one end on saturday when a speaker lead failed, mind you had forgotten my glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieR Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 We use both types but use NL2 on 2-core cables and NL4 on the 4-core ones - just so you can quickly tell the type of cable you are using. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonaudio Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 We use both types but use NL2 on 2-core cables and NL4 on the 4-core ones - just so you can quickly tell the type of cable you are using. Steve I think Steve has made a good point about using 2core on NL2's etc but then again us could always us coloured tape of cables to identify differnent cores! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_towers Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I have no problems with NL2 connectors, when used in the right places. I used to really struggle with them, but recently have had a moment of realisation (and some tuition!) and have no more problems ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peternewman Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 This was in the wiki although I've clarified it a bit on there now. Feel free to add any other relevant info, such as this magic fix for wiring NL2s Mr Towers seemingly has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliveybaby Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hope im not teachin yer to suck eggs but you can detach the plastic 'tripod' stylestrain relief from the main body in a 2 polejust remember to thread cable through before attaching if you new this im sorry if not it makes getting the 2 tails into the terminals a bit easier cliveybaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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