How to Use Speakon Connectors

Because of their robust, safe housings and accidental-disconnection-proof locking mechanisms, Speakon cable connectors are not only preferred over 1/4-inch and XLR connectors, they have become the audio amplification industry standard for high-current audio connections. Most commonly, the inexpensive, simple to use Speakon connectors are used to connect PA amplifiers to their loudspeakers. However, Speakon receptacles are also often found on guitar and bass amplifiers and speaker cabinets.

Things You'll Need

• Amplifier with Speakon receptacles
• Loudspeaker with Speakon receptacles
• Cable with male Speakon connectors

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Locate the female Speakon receptacle on the amplifier. Insert one male end of the cable into the receptacle on the amplifier.

   • 2

     Lock the connector in place, according to the the type of locking mechanism on the connector.

   • 3

     Insert the other end of the cable into the receptacle on the loudspeaker. Lock that connector in place, then turn on the amplifier and the loudspeaker.