Speakon connector
cable connector for connecting loudspeakers to amplifiers
The Speakon (stylized speakON) is a trademarked name for an electrical connector, originally manufactured by Neutrik, mostly used in professional audio systems for connecting loudspeakers to amplifiers. Other manufacturers make compatible products, often under the name "speaker twist connector".
Speakon connectors are rated for at least 30 A RMS continuous current, higher than 1/4-inch TS phone connectors, two-pole twist lock, and XLR connectors for loudspeakers.
Design
A Speakon connector is designed with a locking system that may be designed for soldered or screw-type connections. Line connectors (usually FEMALE with the latch) mate with (usually MALE) panel connectors and typically a cable will have identical connectors at both ends. If it is needed to join cables, a coupler can be used (which essentially consists of two panel connectors mounted on the ends of a plastic tube). The design was conceived in 1987.
Because many users are confused by whether connectors are male or female, Speakon connectors often include a "M" or "F" printed on them to ease the ambiguity.
Speakon connectors are designed to be unambiguous in their use in speaker cables. With 1/4" speaker jacks and XLR connections, it is possible for users to erroneously use low-current shielded microphone or instrument cables in a high-current speaker application.
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