What is this called and where can I buy it?

**Birdie2000** · 12-01-2005, 02:00 PM

I searched on Parts Express and Radio Shack's websites for simply "terminal" and I didn't get anything. Basically, these broke on both the mids of a set of components I have, and I was wondering if I could buy two of them to replace them. I'd drill out the rivet and put a new one in with the new terminal strip, and I'd solder the leads from the speakers right to it just like if they were from the factory. Nothing special as far as the components go, but they're laying around doing nothing and if I could fix this cheaply I'd put them to some sort of use.

**DSZ71** · 12-01-2005, 03:08 PM

look for tensil leads. Why not replace them with some binding post type terminal connectors?

**cajundragger** · 12-01-2005, 03:15 PM

yea might as well upgrade if your going to do the work...

**Birdie2000** · 12-01-2005, 06:21 PM

Yeah, I was thinking about doing that. Where would I buy a binding posts that attach to a speaker's frame like that?

**Birdie2000** · 12-02-2005, 07:51 AM

Still having trouble finding these things at all. I do want the binding post kind. Just for reference, the tinsel leads going to the voice coil are fine, I just need a terminal I can solder them to. :)

**DSZ71** · 12-02-2005, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Birdie2000

Yeah, I was thinking about doing that. Where would I buy a binding posts that attach to a speaker's frame like that?

Well you are probably going to need to fabricate some custom ones. I would use either plexiglass or some type of acrylic. This will ensure a certain level of strength but come in a lightweight material. Plus its not too hard to cut either.

**95stroked1500** · 12-02-2005, 11:19 PM

double check parts express. i'm sure my cousin got some spring loaded binding posts from them before. if all else fails, just go get a male "quick disconnect" or "spade", which ever some call it. it will be normally used to crimp on a piece of wire, but you could solder on your speakers.