alexa3020 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Hi guys, quick question, I have a head with one speakon output on it. If I want to connect 2 cabs to it I assume I’ll need a speakon y splitter cable. Is that correct? N.B I have no link options on the cabs cheers, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Yep. One of these although they aren't genuine Neutrik plugs. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202945083052?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=5cQq3ZwkRru&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=NXO8JSHoStK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Friends don't let friends use cheap knockoff speakons. The real ones aren't expensive and positively cheaper than buggering up your amp. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexa3020 Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Should be sorted with this now. Thanks for the advice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: Friends don't let friends use cheap knockoff speakons. The real ones aren't expensive and positively cheaper than buggering up your amp. Couldn't find a Neutrik version and wasn't sure how confident the OP was in wiring one up using the real McCoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) On the market you can find small boxes with three or four SpeakOn sockets to allow chaining of your cabinets. For someone who is handy with tools these are easy to make yourself. Make certain sure when you chain speaker cabinets that you ensure that the final impedance of the load thus produced is within the abilities of your amplifier. Edit: Something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/271617232407?epid=2255992147&hash=item3f3da60e17:g:sXQAAOSwT5tWMNK5 One final point is that when and if you build something using SpeaskOns always use the NL4 connectors. These are pretty much the standard on both amplifiers and speaker cabinets. Edited July 27, 2022 by BassmanPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 21 hours ago, alexa3020 said: Hi guys, quick question, I have a head with one speakon output on it. If I want to connect 2 cabs to it I assume I’ll need a speakon y splitter cable. Is that correct? N.B I have no link options on the cabs cheers, Alex I can knock you up one using Neutrik SpeaKons if you want. I will DM you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I see a fair number of problems caused by knock-off Chinese SpeakOn plugs. Sometimes they can damage the mating jack, resulting in costly repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Dumb question - I just use one cab in my rig, so not sure about this - on a 4 pole Neutrik socket/jack could you not use +1 and -1 for one cab and +2 and -2 for the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, paul_5 said: Dumb question - I just use one cab in my rig, so not sure about this - on a 4 pole Neutrik socket/jack could you not use +1 and -1 for one cab and +2 and -2 for the other? Dunno what that would do if your amp has a bridged output. In most cases there wouldn't be anything on the 2 set on the amp end. Your only utility would be using less sockets and plugs for a custom breakout box and lead that was fed from a mono speakon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agedhorse Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 2 hours ago, paul_5 said: Dumb question - I just use one cab in my rig, so not sure about this - on a 4 pole Neutrik socket/jack could you not use +1 and -1 for one cab and +2 and -2 for the other? This is SOMETIMES done on pro audio amps specifically for bi-amp applications, it's important to recognize when this is done (it's always specified on the back panel legend around the jack) It's not a good idea for general bass guitar applications, a few manufacturers do stupid (non-conforming) things with pin 2+/-, and there are also (just) a couple of manufacturers that use NL2 jacks which will not accept an NL4 plug. The NL2 or NL4 splitter cable is the best solution for this with no downside (other than if you forget your cable) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I would agree with what @agedhorsesays on using genuine Neutrik Speakons. I have not tried them but suspect compatible connectors from both Cliff and Amphenol would also be OK although that is based on the quality of their other connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I was in the same situation as you. This what I used https://www.prebeat.co.uk/amplifiers-mixers-c10/di-boxes-c75/pulse-nl4-split-1-in-2-out-speakon-splitter-box-p1185 Pulse NL4-split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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