Speaker - Amp connectivity issues

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   I have just purchased 2 new Torque speakers which both have no cable ports other than a single 60W port in each. 

I intended on connecting the speakers to an amp, where the output ports on the amp accept only the black/red split cable ports (not sure what these are called sorry!).

Does anyone know how I can connect my speakers to the amp through this format? I can email pictures if my explanation hasn't been sufficient!

Thanks a lot

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Oliolioli Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 26 September 2016 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oliolioli Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Speaker - Amp connectivity issues Posted: 26 September 2016 at 6:38pm
	I have just purchased 2 new Torque speakers which both have no cable ports other than a single 60W port in each. I intended on connecting the speakers to an amp, where the output ports on the amp accept only the black/red split cable ports (not sure what these are called sorry!). Does anyone know how I can connect my speakers to the amp through this format? I can email pictures if my explanation hasn't been sufficient! Thanks a lot

cravings Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 30 January 2007 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 7442	Post Options Post Reply Quote cravings Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 September 2016 at 7:09pm
	is it speakon sockets on the back? look them up and see... and the red / black screw connectors are known as binding posts.

markie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 31 October 2005 Location: Sunny Liskeard. Status: Offline Points: 4570	Post Options Post Reply Quote markie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 September 2016 at 7:12pm
	At a guess they are the 60 watt ones that recently sold on E-Bay??? If so the "port" on the back is a 1/4" jack socket. So you need a lead with a Mono jack on one end, and the bare wires on the other to go to the amp. I suspect you're a newbie so the positive wire goes to the tip of the jack plug, and to the red terminal on the amp.
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Oliolioli Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 26 September 2016 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oliolioli Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2016 at 1:52pm
	hi Markie, Thanks a lot for your reply! It is indeed those speakers from ebay! I am the lowest level of newbie, and so I'm not 100% sure what you mean by your reply. is this the cable I need? https://www.amazon.co.uk/6-35mm-Male-Stereo-Jack-Bare-black/dp/B00J2SQDQQ Thanks a lot for your help

imageoven Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 28 March 2007 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 2186	Post Options Post Reply Quote imageoven Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2016 at 3:01pm
	That is the correct type. Quality looks spectacularly low. they've even tied a knot in the cable!
	Keep pushing on, things are gonna get better.

imageoven Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 28 March 2007 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 2186	Post Options Post Reply Quote imageoven Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2016 at 3:04pm
	Top Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 starsYou get what you pay for. By Mike Rhodes on 31 Aug. 2014 Verified Purchase There are several issues with this cable: 1. The main description is wrong. It is NOT a male stereo jack, it is a mono jack plug. Anyone who rolls their mouse over the picture will see this. 2. The product description states that it is screened cable - it is NOT. It is twin-core speaker cable. It cannot, therefore, be used on the input side of an amplifier where noise and crosstalk are considerations. 3. The product description also states that it is highly flexible - it is NOT. For a small size cross-sectional cable, it is surprisingly stiff. I would not like to use this cable in a mobile disco situation where it is constantly being plugged and unplugged. I would suggest that this cable could be used in a home cinema system where, once connected, it would not be disturbed.
	Keep pushing on, things are gonna get better.

markie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 31 October 2005 Location: Sunny Liskeard. Status: Offline Points: 4570	Post Options Post Reply Quote markie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2016 at 3:31pm
	I wondered if it was screened cable as it was round. Screened is less than ideal for speaker cable, although you DO want a mono jack not stereo. It's also rather expensive, particularly with the QTX brand which is usually really poor quality. Best thing you can do is buy a roll of 2.5mm speaker cable and a couple of mono 6.35mm jacks from E-bay and learn to solder, or get someone to solder them up for you.
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