Speaker terminal block

[Sedge]

I'm in the process of updating a 1969 pair of Klipshorns. There is a speaker wire terminal block mounted in the bass chamber access hatch that's original, but doesn't appear to be very high quality (zinc?). Any-who, can someone recommend an upgrade for this little item. It now seems like a weak link in the chain from the woofer speaker to the crossover.
Don't see much after a casual internet search.
Thanks!

 

[WaynerN]

Well, were is a picture of the block.

 

[Sedge]

Well, were is a picture of the block.

Sorry - I was in a hurry last night. Here is the front side with black plastic terminal block, and backside with wire/ring terminal/screw.

 

[Blue Shadow]

Oh hell, I posted stuff you would need to type in, just click the links in the post below.

 

[70's Rockfan]

Parts express has many choices.
https://www.parts-express.com/cat/terminal-plates-cups/321
https://www.parts-express.com/cat/binding-posts-plates/309

 

[Sedge]

OK...thanks folks...Parts-Express will work!

 

[bowtie427ss]

but doesn't appear to be very high quality (zinc?).

Nickel, and for it's intended purpose it's as high quality as anything you'll replace it with.

Keep them complete and list the old terminals for sale. There are informed enthusiasts that will happily buy them.

 

[BillWojo]

Nothing beats the old fashioned screw terminal blocks for a secure gas tight connection. Banana plugs suck.
I work on industrial gear that may have well over 100 screw type terminal connections in the electrical cabinet and in remote locations, they are never a failure point, even if they get wet and corroded. I would not be able to keep up with the service calls if they used banana type connections instead. Did I mention that banana plugs suck?

BillWojo

 

[darkblue94]

^^^^^^ I'll second that. ^^^^^^

 

[bowtie427ss]

Did I mention that banana plugs suck?

You did. But, it's still worth quoting for truth and emphasis.

 

[Sedge]

I appreciate all the input, and count it towards my "audio education". I have decided to by-pass the terminal block connection and wire the bass speaker direct to the x-over. This will require a small hole in the access cover, and some stuffing for a tight seal, but I don't see any reason to pass through a terminal block...just one less connection. I will leave the original block on in case my heirs want to do further mods...or, I may elect to be buried in cabinets ;-)