Stupid Sub Wiring Question

discopigg
discopigg Posts: 27
edited April 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hey all, my first post here, so complete noob as it stands.
I've just purchased and built a box for two MM2124 SVC subs. I'm going to use my current a800t monoblock audiobahn amp(yeah i know it's not great quality but i can't afford a new one atm) to power them.
I'm wiring them in parallel which satisfies my power/resistence requirements..
My only problem is actually implementing it. I was initially going to just install a terminal in the side of the box and have two wires running off the positive and negative terminals two each of the speakers, but i've since heard there's a fair bit of signal loss in using a terminal.

So my question in short is how do i wire my subs in parallel with minimal signal loss where i split my positive and negative wires? If that makes sense..
Any help is much appreciated. Cheers.. :)
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2008
    This should be posted in the Auto section, but...
    If you just run the wires it will be fine. I have never seen that amount of loss in a subwoofer setup. Install the single set of binding posts in the side, wire it up, and you'll be good to go.
    Jake
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  • discopigg
    discopigg Posts: 27
    edited March 2008
    this is probably a stupid question, but would you be able to recommend a type and brand of binding post? I've got 14mm MDF to sink them in to.
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited March 2008
    Well goto this place www.apexjr.com take a look see ......I like the look of the metal plates from parts express personally,
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

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  • discopigg
    discopigg Posts: 27
    edited March 2008
    /\ /\

    is that a joke?
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  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited March 2008
    discopigg wrote: »
    I've got 14mm MDF to sink them in to.

    Is that a joke?

    In all seriousness for a second, is what a joke?
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  • discopigg
    discopigg Posts: 27
    edited March 2008
    just the site, at first glance it looks pretty useless.. but after looking for a bit longer it might actually have some useful stuff.
    Is it okay if i retract that last question? :o
    Go easy, i'm new to this stuff.:confused:
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2008
    discopigg wrote: »
    Go easy, i'm new to this stuff.:confused:

    Then I wouldn't jump the gun like you did, but here's your one freebie. Any kind of binding posts will work. I think these were the ones previously mentioned: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=091-600
    Jake
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  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited March 2008
    I like to use smaller diameter terminal cups myself because they are more solid(more rigid).

    Apexjr is a great seller. Partsexpress is great too.
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  • discopigg
    discopigg Posts: 27
    edited March 2008
    i forgot to mention. i'm from australia. :P
    probably a bit too much to ask but does anyone know anywhere local?
    matter of fact, forget i asked, i'll just get it shipped..
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  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited March 2008
    Any car audio shop, or major electronics parts store.
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  • strang22
    strang22 Posts: 32
    edited March 2008
    I don't think it matters
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  • clubvikram
    clubvikram Posts: 27
    edited April 2008
    real stupid question
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,833
    edited April 2008
    clubvikram wrote: »
    real stupid question


    Well, I personally felt differently, but after explaining the reasoning for your opinion so thoroughly, I just may have to reconsider my position.

    :rolleyes:
    Sal Palooza
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited April 2008
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • discopigg
    discopigg Posts: 27
    edited April 2008
    wow this post went downhill. :P
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited April 2008
    discopigg wrote: »
    wow this post went downhill. :P


    Hey, disco, don't let the turkeys get you down! Welcome to the club. If you notice, the guys with the terse (stupid) responses only have a few posts, they are probably just trying to get their post count up so they could try to hawk something in the Flea Market.:eek:
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • discopigg
    discopigg Posts: 27
    edited April 2008
    seeclear wrote: »
    Hey, disco, don't let the turkeys get you down! Welcome to the club. If you notice, the guys with the terse (stupid) responses only have a few posts, they are probably just trying to get their post count up so they could try to hawk something in the Flea Market.:eek:

    "Waaaaaaaaaaaaa"
    "F1NUT" - "Polk Guru"
    Lol. :p
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited April 2008
    Hmmmm......are you implying that my response was terse and that I'm just trying to get my post count up in order to hawk something in the Flea Market?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,243
    edited April 2008
    No, the posts I was referring to were 2 and 3 posts above yours.

    You'll note I said they only had a few posts. As someone with 118 posts, I wouldn't call your post count "just a few". ;)
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited April 2008
    Seeclear, I'm sorry my post was directed at discopigg.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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