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Jul 22, 2019 | 06:50 AM

GunslingersNation1

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Speaker Connectors

So I just installed the Pioneer TSM 800s and they sound good. The problem is the flimsy Male spade connectors the use. I can't seem to keep the females connected. Does anyone have recommendations on how to correct this?

Jul 22, 2019 | 06:53 AM

InthewindMN

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Pinch the females with a pliers to tighten them up a little.

Jul 22, 2019 | 07:25 AM

Weeboy1

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Originally Posted by InthewindMN

Pinch the females with a pliers to tighten them up a little.

no pun intended?......

Jul 22, 2019 | 11:13 AM

GunslingersNation1

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How do banana plugs work on the tab style speakers?

Jul 22, 2019 | 11:27 AM

marshallb

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Originally Posted by GunslingersNation1

How do banana plugs work on the tab style speakers?

That's not what they are for really.

If you wanted you could solder a short piece of speaker wire to the pioneer tabs then use the nicer male/female connectors between amp and speaker.

Jul 22, 2019 | 11:53 AM

FrenchieM

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Originally Posted by GunslingersNation1

How do banana plugs work on the tab style speakers?

Your over thinking this again, do as inthewindmn suggested and problem solved. Not all spades
are created equal. Sometimes a little adjustment is needed depending on what’s available to you.

Jul 22, 2019 | 12:10 PM

GunslingersNation1

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You're right. I'll try the pliers. I am a little afraid because these Pioneer tabs brittle compared to higher end brands. If it breaks I'll solder on a piece of wire and do it that way.

Thank boys!