Connectors from cross-overs to drivers question
I recently built a pair of the CSS Audio 1TD-X monitors, the sound of which has exceeded my expectations. The metal connectors that were supplied that clip on to the tabs on the drivers were pretty crappy and very difficult to crimp the wires to.
Two questions. First, can anyone recommend better connectors? Second, I saw a tool somewhere that looks a bit like pliers that strips the covering off the connecting wire, and perfectly crimps the wire to the connector with one squeeze. I suppose I could solder the wires to the driver tabs, but I am not that handy with a soldering iron and it seems to be a delicate place to solder for a nimrod like me. Cheers, Whitestix
DIYaudio is a better place for builders. Otherwise I agree with @russ69 I don't know about 1 squeeze solutions, but Haisstronica has become my absolute favorite connector and crimping tool. Note that there are 2 different crimpers, one for insulated and one for bare terminals. I can't tell you how much better these are than anything I could buy before, which were a lot of different types from Amazon and Parts Express.
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