ChevyBoy95 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 no matter which way you break it down, crimping is better than soldering.... period [when done correctly]. When you crimp, it is a copper to copper connection, no filler so to speak, and when you solder, there is a mix of lead, silver, and whatever else in-between your copper wire and you terminal. Regular silver solder isnt all silver, and generally has a low percentage of it, it is a silver mix. silver right now is about 20 dollars per oz, you can get 8 oz of "lead free silver solder" for about 16 bucks.... what does that tell you.... Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Russell Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 no matter which way you break it down, crimping is better than soldering.... period [when done correctly]. When you crimp, it is a copper to copper connection, no filler so to speak, and when you solder, there is a mix of lead, silver, and whatever else in-between your copper wire and you terminal. Regular silver solder isnt all silver, and generally has a low percentage of it, it is a silver mix. silver right now is about 20 dollars per oz, you can get 8 oz of "lead free silver solder" for about 16 bucks.... what does that tell you.. agreed also add in the cost of manufacturing it and the roll its on etc. so the raw material for "lead free silver solder" (and this is just a guess here) probably about $1/oz. because the maker has to make money the seller has to make money etc.etc. but on topic: personally when using 8ga and below i solder especially when conecting multiple wires together but when i get my car running again and get all my 1/0 ordered and in ill garuntee you ill have them crimped with at least 15 tons because ive seen pressure welding first hand http://www.youtube.c...e1?feature=mheehttp://www.stevemead...87#entry1993187 JVC KD-R530 head unit VVME INNO-D1500 sub amp Kenwood KAC-8402 amplifierPioneer 2-way 6.5 X2 @ 4 ohms DTI Audio 6.5 X2 @ 4 ohmsbox: 4.24 ft^3 tuned to 61 hertz (port walls fell off and dissapeared ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Crimp wires has a tendency to loosen on time with car audio wire. It will start fraying away from crimped fitting. Solder is the professional way crimp is a short cut for failure. Crimp does not fuse itself to fitting like solder. Solder makes it one piece. What wires have you ever seen fray away from the fitting? How were you crimping? I've been using the same connections for 2 and a half years and they are still as good as day 1. ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 I like to solder smaller gauge. Crimp larger. ( i dont care if Steve solders everything. Like he doesnt care what i do) If both/either are done proper, nothing is "coming lose over time". (you dont see the power company soldering their big lines) do what ever you want to do, just do it right. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Like I said not on the Forum to argue. We can all agree to disagree. Argue will get you no where in life. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight_65 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 crimp VS solder..... Enough said Both when done correctly are "right" just depends on the the installer. All the proper crimped connections shown in this thread will never fail, I prefer soldering my connections but my reason is more aesthetics since I use the rubber boots on the open ring terminals instead of heat shrink on the closed ones. Semper gumby oorah My builds: my caddy my 'hoe friends impala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthsayer Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Snowdrifter don' waste you time with truthsayer, that guy is an arrogant idiot and not a "truth sayer" lol Fucking ignorance. Jesus Christ Please enlighten us on crimping or soldering... I'll wait It's a shame this thread turned into an argument. I never said which way better. Only that you could do both. So because some of the kids on here wanted to be a know it all and just argue. Telling me you cant do both. So i decided to post a link showing you how to do both. And still some wanted to continue to argue. Some of you looked at the link and still wish to argue and call names. Well it only shows your ignorance, not mine. So dont say i didn't speak the truth, when that's exactly what i did. In case you missed i will give the link again. http://www.wheelchairdriver.com/crimp-solder.htm also i should add the deff of crimping, so you know it's not one solid piece http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimp_(joining) truthsayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
775Tundra Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Not arguing but the example show was with small wire looks like maybe 8 gauge. I want to see that done with some sky high 2/0 and a lug that fits snug. Looks like an excellent way to do small wire type connections. 2003 Tahoe dc 7.5k dc level 5 15's (3) MMats 341's xs power batts lots of sky high cable dual alts(came off the sky-high gmc and don't know who made them) ipad in center console vu-din in center console all being ripped out and being sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandiman71874 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Soldering properly works great. Crimping properly works great. Now, To the OP. This topic has been beat to death so many times it is pathetic. I am sure if you SEARCHED you would have found 30 plus topics on this very same damn thing. Oh and btw guys. I do believe i know how to end all of this arguing and dick comparing...... /CLOSED Daily Driver 1999 Kia Sephia Kenwood DNX-893s Audison Bit One Processor 2 Dat 4.125's Sundown Audio SCV-6k Hertz hsk-165xl's Mids running active Focal V30 Series Tweeters running active Sundown Sa-8 v1's in the doors 2 Sundown Zv5 12's Lots of Hushmat Big 3+ and 3 + & 3- runs of Trystar 2/0 2 Dc Power Engineering 320 HP Alts 2017 Comp Vehicle 2006 Toyota 4 Runner Kenwood Excelon DNX-893s Audison Bit One HD DSP 4 Sundown Sa 6.5v2 Component Sets Focal Access 6.5 2 ways Sundown Audio Sax-50.4 Sundown Audio Sax-100.4 2 Dc Power 370xp Northstar agm27f Northstar agm65 2 Northstar asmagm 480's 2 Dual 1 Sundown Nightshade v3 12's 2 Sundown SCV-7500's All SMD Fuse Holders Shitload Of Sundown 1/0 120 sq ft Second Skin Damp Pro No, Its Not A Burp Truck!!!! 2016 Season 3rd place in Xtreme 1 At Finals 2016 Season 6th Place In Kaos 1 At Finals ( Blew The Subs Up In First Round Eliminations) 2 Kansas State Records Set In 2016 In Xtreme 1 And Kaos 1 In Midwest SPL David said: audio is a lifestyle, not a hobby newls1 I cant read a tape to save my life... 1/2's are ok, but other marks confuse me kingsuv only men who cant read a tape, take it in the ass kingsuv you sir, get a pink hard hat on jobsites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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