Speakon chasis poor connection

[Kokkie]

Recently I bought the Eich T1000 (Pride) amp; check the pics below). 

When I try to connect the two cabs (112 XS -8) to it (using the genuine Eich cables), the connection is very poor; sometimes there is no sound at all, and when I twist/move the plug (when it is still in het chassis) the sound comes -crackling though- through. There is also more "play" between the plug and the left socket compared to the other (right) socket on the cabs.  The problem is less persistent using the other (right) socket. Therefor it seems to me that the (left) Speakon socket (all Neutrik) is worn out or something.

 

What do you think I should do here?

 

Thanks in advance for your reply! 

[nekomatic]

Did you buy the amp, cabs and cables together or did you already have the cabs?

[Dan Dare]

Is the plug on your cable genuine Neutrik? There are some truly poor knock-offs about that fit badly. If not, try a real one and see if that improves matters. Those on the amp look genuine. They are good for many thousand insertions (ooer, etc). I've never had one wear out. You might also check the connections in the plugs are good. Just unscrew the locking collar and you'll be able to get inside to check.

Edited yesterday at 12:06 by Dan Dare

[Kokkie]

17 hours ago, nekomatic said:

Did you buy the amp, cabs and cables together or did you already have the cabs?

Thanks for the reply, nekomatic.

I bought the amp and the cables together. The cabs on the other hand, I bought them 2nd hand, so I am not sure of there age. But judging by their condition, they will be at most a few years old. 

[Kokkie]

17 hours ago, Dan Dare said:

Is the plug on your cable genuine Neutrik? There are some truly poor knock-offs about that fit badly. If not, try a real one and see if that improves matters. Those on the amp look genuine. They are good for many thousand insertions (ooer, etc). I've never had one wear out. You might also check the connections in the plugs are good. Just unscrew the locking collar and you'll be able to get inside to check.

Thanks for the reply, Dan!

Yes, Eich uses genuine Neutrik plugs only, both on their amps as well as on their cables. (https://www.eich-amps.com/speaker-cable)

About the connections in the plugs; I asume (I know, assumptions is the mother of all f*ck ups ;-).....) that when both cables (I bought 2, because I have 2 cabs) are brandnew (I bought them 2 weeks ago), it should'nt be possible that the connections inside are bad.

And consider this: There are two chasis connectors at the back of both cabs. The connector on the left is far more worse (and feels more worn out giving the fact that there is so much "space" between the plug and the chasis connector) compared to the one on the right. This counts for both cabs.
Another fact to consider: The chasis connectors can be used for 1/4 inch jack plugs as well, and using there plugs, the connection is perfect (and "tight"). 

[Dan Dare]

4 hours ago, Kokkie said:

Thanks for the reply, Dan!

Yes, Eich uses genuine Neutrik plugs only, both on their amps as well as on their cables. (https://www.eich-amps.com/speaker-cable)

About the connections in the plugs; I asume (I know, assumptions is the mother of all f*ck ups ;-).....) that when both cables (I bought 2, because I have 2 cabs) are brandnew (I bought them 2 weeks ago), it should'nt be possible that the connections inside are bad.

And consider this: There are two chasis connectors at the back of both cabs. The connector on the left is far more worse (and feels more worn out giving the fact that there is so much "space" between the plug and the chasis connector) compared to the one on the right. This counts for both cabs.
Another fact to consider: The chasis connectors can be used for 1/4 inch jack plugs as well, and using there plugs, the connection is perfect (and "tight"). 

 

I'd still have a look inside the plugs to check the connections. Even if they're Eich and genuine Neutrik, mistakes can still happen at the factory. Has to be worth taking a couple of minutes to make sure.

 

Combo jack/Speakon sockets use different connections internally for each type of plug.

 

I'd ask a tech' to check over the amp if nothing solves the issue. We can't really offer anything other than suggestions.