Spade Connectors

If you have heavy use audio equipment then you should definitely get spade connectors to increase the lifespan of your equipment. Many speakers get ruined because the wires become corroded and cannot be used any longer, and if they had simply been equipped with spade connectors then they would have lasted for a longer amount of time. 

There are many different spade connectors available for you to buy, and the best place to find reliable spade connectors that will work with your equipment is online. There are many different kinds of spade connectors that you can get, with different features and materials that they are made from. They are usually classified into groups, and below you will find more about the different ways that they are classified.

The first way that spade connectors are classified is by the way that they are connected. There are spade connectors whose connectors are not soldered or solderless, and those which are soldered. Soldered spade connectors are very easy to use and connect with the speaker cable, and they also don’t need a soldering iron.

Soldered spade connectors, though, have a better connection with the speaker cable. So if you would like to have an easy to use spade connector then you should get one that is “solderless”, but if you would prefer to assure your good signal between the cable and the speaker then you should get one that is soldered.

Next they are classified by what kind of metal is used in plating the connector. There are connectors which are made from nickel, and ones which are made from gold. The connectors that are made from nickel are more affordable and do the job. Gold connectors have a better resistance to corrosion and are good conductors of signal and electricity.

They are also classified by their insulation state. There are spade connectors which are not insulated, and there are ones which are. Uninsulated spade connectors have more surface area which helps it conduct more, and by buying these you can insulate it yourself. Insulated spade connectors are easier to use and will protect your speaker cable.

There are also insulators which you need to squeeze and pull unto the cable, and others that you can simply screw on. 4 to 8 gauge, and 6 to 8 gauge spade connectors are some of the most in demand on the market.

Take note when buying electrical spade connectors that not all equipment is compatible with spade connectors, so make sure to check your equipment before buying any.

So now you know more about spade connectors, and you’re ready to get some for your audio equipment to enhance their life span and their overall quality of output. Make sure to buy the right spade connector for your speaker wires and equipment, and you should have no problem with them.