SDA SRS - Which replacement binding posts?

jcmccorm

Hi folks, I managed to break one of the binding posts on one of my SRS's. What is a good replacement part? I don't want to break the bank (because I intend to go ahead and replace all of them on both speakers) but I'd like something better than the stock ones that are on there. Thanks!

Cary

westmassguy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180920688037?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

DollarDave

My question is what is the best way to connect the wire harness to those in the ebait ad. Spades?

westmassguy

You can solder, or use crimp rings

jcmccorm

Boom. Purchased. Perfect. Thank you so much!

Cary

westmassguy

They're excellent quality, solid copper with gold plating. You'll have to enlarge the holes to mount them. I used to solder them, but find tinned copper crimp rings to be easier, quicker and just as effective.

jcmccorm

Thanks again! I didn't measure, but I imagined from the photo that the hole would have to be enlarged. Not a problem.

I have to ask though about the crimp rings. I'm not exactly sure what those are. I don't mind soldering to the posts, but the wires are currently connected to the posts with ring terminals which would make it handy for the next guy that wants to work on these (which may be me). Are the crimp rings you're referring to really ring terminals?
(just a terminology difference)?

This is what I was thinking of using (something like this. You get the idea).

westmassguy

Yes, but you'll need larger rings.

jcmccorm

Gotcha, thank you again. I just wanted to make I was on the right track and understood what the crimp rings were.

Cary

westmassguy

When you get them, find a drill bit that will slide in where the banana plug goes. Sometimes they leave burrs during the machining process which prevents the banana plug from fully inserting. Use the shank end of the bit, and verify that it bottoms out. If it doesn't, install them, then with a variable speed drill, carefully remove the burrs.