jmilch Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Been seein alot of installs that use bolts for box terminal. I thought the best method for a ported enclosure was just drilling holes and running the wire from the amp directly to the terminals on the sub. Is the bolt method ok? Seems like it would actually increase resistance in the line. Quote Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD | Hertz 6.5 | Alpine Type R 6x9 | Custom 200A Alt | Knu Flek 1/0 Big 3 and all wiring | Eclipse EA3422 | AudioQue 2200d | DC XL 12 | Red Oak Box ~2.8 cubes @ 30 hz | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomabanga1986 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 it helps if u need to take out the box, if u just run it str8 to amp u would have to cut ur speaker wires everytime u took the box out as with bolts and ring terminals u can pritty much do anything u want to to send power to ur subs and most people that do it like to compete so they can change there ohm loads easier than takeing subs out of the box each time and no longer than they use of allthread i dont think it has much resistance Quote here's a link to my system 99 toyota tacoma , 2 mtx 8000 1504's in a sealed downfire , 1000w memphis amp here's a link to my other system my 90 geo prizm test car heres a thread i got of new songs u can dl that are legal = Some Good Bangage/you Can Dl These Free And Legit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayres29 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 the most efficient way is direct leads from the subwoofer but not many companies offer this using bolts is just fine im sure copper or aluminum is better but id be willing to bet there isnt a noticeable difference Quote Btw that was the first person. Ever banned by me while dropping a deuce. Feel privileged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15_Silvia Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 A bolt is a thick piece of solid metal- it may be an alloy, but if that bugs you a lot, hit up eBay for some copper bolts Quote 2016 Subaru BRZ | Sony XAV-AX100 | Rockford Fosgate DSM 4080 & DSM 40ix | On 6/6/2012 at 6:32 PM, 'LZTYBRN' said: 3. Don't put speakers outside the car unless you are the ice cream man. My feedback thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmilch Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 What I mean was directly from the amp terminal to the speaker terminal. That would not involve cutting any wires when the sub is removed. I can see the advantage of using bolts over pre made speaker terminals made for boxes. I also see how it would help with the ohm load arrangement. Thanks for the info Quote Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD | Hertz 6.5 | Alpine Type R 6x9 | Custom 200A Alt | Knu Flek 1/0 Big 3 and all wiring | Eclipse EA3422 | AudioQue 2200d | DC XL 12 | Red Oak Box ~2.8 cubes @ 30 hz | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 What I mean was directly from the amp terminal to the speaker terminal. That would not involve cutting any wires when the sub is removed. I can see the advantage of using bolts over pre made speaker terminals made for boxes. I also see how it would help with the ohm load arrangement. Thanks for the info that is exactly why I do it. so you dont have to take the subs out if you want to change nominal load. and you are correct, you wouldnt have to cut wires if you did direct leads. if you take the box out, you would take the subs out 1st rite? lol. and if you want to change ohm load you just leave enough slack to be able to get the subs out of the box and disconnect them. Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow240sx Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I just did it on my last install. I measured the speaker wire resistance without cutting it and then after using the allthread bolt. Vmeter didn't show any real difference plus, I can change ohm loads easier without having to mess with amp. A hole through box with silicone works too, both ways just have different advantages Quote 99 GMC Suburban 2 Death Penalty 21" 2 Crescendo BC2000 Boston GT-42 Amp 6 Selenium 6w4p 4 Crescendo tweets Hi output cs144 alt Audiocontrol Epic-160 Pioneer DVD head unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmilch Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I just did it on my last install. I measured the speaker wire resistance without cutting it and then after using the allthread bolt. Vmeter didn't show any real difference plus, I can change ohm loads easier without having to mess with amp. A hole through box with silicone works too, both ways just have different advantages I generally just makes runs to each coil, then label them outside the box. I just measured also, and I found no change in resistance. I used stainless bolts, but I doubt that makes a difference. You do leave the lines exposed with bolts, but that shouldnt be a big deal. Quote Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD | Hertz 6.5 | Alpine Type R 6x9 | Custom 200A Alt | Knu Flek 1/0 Big 3 and all wiring | Eclipse EA3422 | AudioQue 2200d | DC XL 12 | Red Oak Box ~2.8 cubes @ 30 hz | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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