terminals?
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=54163
Printed Date: October 31, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Topic: terminals?
Posted By: lilbenny
Subject: terminals?
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 2:38 PM
hey im almost at the point where i want to install my terminals but idk anything about them... are there different types? im running 2 JL audio 500/1 amps and 2 10W6V2 subs... is there a specific kind i need? also where can i get them?
also whats a terminal cup
thanks a lot
-benjamin
Replies:
Posted By: DukeDuke
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 4:33 PM
Dont use terminal cups unless you need to, they are nice if you are planning on pulling the system in and out of the car, but they are not really needed. just drill a small hole just big enough to run the wire through (it should be hard to pull the wire through) then if you want put a little silicone in the hole. Terminal cups aren't worth the price unless you are going to be pulling it a lot. There are a few different types, there are screw downs, push buttons(similar to what are on subs VC's as well as a few others. Unless you want them, there is no need in them! Atleast that is my opinion.
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Posted By: John64
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 6:41 PM
I agree with Duke on this. Don't spend the money unless your racing and need to take the enclosure in and out.
Posted By: lilbenny
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 8:14 PM
but arent they like less then 10 bucks for both? i prally will want to take them out in the future so i do plan on getting the cups.. is there different types? or just 1 universal?
Posted By: ss-installer
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 8:22 PM
its safer to just drill holes because if you use terminals and one day you have to pull the box out then you have speaker wire just laying there. it only takes once to burn the amp. i say its safer because you will always unhook the wires from the amp. IMO
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 11:57 PM
Thats a good point. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: Dyson
Date Posted: April 19, 2005 at 3:39 AM
But in answer to your question!!!! Terminal cups come in several different types, gold plated terminals conduct sound better. dont get the cheapy flimsy looking ones though! have a look here.... https://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&&DID=7&CAtid=48&ObjectGroup_ID=417
Posted By: ravenndude
Date Posted: April 19, 2005 at 12:22 PM
I perfer terminal posts and banana plugs, but that's just me.
Posted By: lilbenny
Date Posted: April 20, 2005 at 10:11 PM
whats the name for the ones for the subs? i reconize speaker wire ones but idk what the ones for subs look like..
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: April 21, 2005 at 12:01 AM
There is no difference ------------- Nik
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Posted By: DukeDuke
Date Posted: April 21, 2005 at 10:41 AM
they are all the same thing, anyone sales them if you want to order online check Select Products, and do a search most everyone has some, even crutchfield, if you want to buy localy, check local shops as well as stores such as Radio Shack. Good luck man if you really want to use them!
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