Bill Fitzmaurice wrote: ↑Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:21 pm
Note that in the sketchups that show the filters on the bottom that's for pole mounted PA mains. For electric bass mine are on the back. In both cases so are the jacks.
Is there a reason for that, Bill?
When the speakers are on a pole you want the cable wrapped or velcro tied to the pole, so having the jacks on the bottom aid in that. Of course if stacking that only applies to the cab on the bottom.
Could I get away with 22awg for the parallel connections
You could, in that they're so short. But it's not like 18 is all that hard to work with.
Aaron315 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:45 am
I'm using a dual speakon + dual 1/4" jackplate just for maximum flexibility. What gauge wire should I use to make all the parallel connections between the four inputs? Is 18awg heavy enough? Could I get away with 22awg for the parallel connections and the heavier gauge Leland supplied connecting the paralleled jacks to the crossover and the crossover to the speaker?
Are you using enclosed 1/4" jacks? If not, you'll want some plugs....otherwise, you'll have an air leak. 18ga is fine for short runs inside the cab.
Bill Fitzmaurice wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:09 am
It goes on the flange.
Thank you! I assumed that was the case...I don't know why I was second guessing myself.
Go ahead and predrill your holes for the back and the flange, then you can cut a little notch in the gasket tape for the screws to go through. I usually double up the tape on the flange, not stacked but next to each other and run the screws in between. Better seal and you don't want to run a screw through the gasket tape, because it can grab it and make a mess.
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