jimmybass04 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 hi there, i have a markbass head with one speakon output, and two 8 ohm cabs with one speakon input in each. i need some kind of speakon adaptor so i can hook up the two cabs. can anyone tell me where i can buy one thanks. jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Try dropping OBBM a PM. http://basschat.co.uk/user/12-obbm/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticktock Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I had the same conundrum. I made my own since I couldn't find one to buy. Wiring a speakon cable is like wiring a 13amp plug, kind of. No soldering required. Jamming two leads into one plug is an awkward bugger though. Using a knife to widen the aperture and judicious use of electrical tape worked a treat. I will investigate a neater version but for now it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybass04 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 thanks for your help guys, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 You can also buy splitter boxes for speakon connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 [url="http://cpc.farnell.com/pulse/nl4-split/speakon-splitter-nl4-1in-2out/dp/AV21929"]Pulse Speakon splitter from CPC[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/161141120437?lpid=83&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=83&ff19=0"]Canford Speakon splitter on ebay[/url] [url="https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/4105911232932714159?q=speakon+splitter&client=firefox-a&hs=yjP&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.55980276,d.ZGU,pv.xjs.s.en_US.EcV7juPhZrc.O&biw=1019&bih=821&tch=1&ech=1&psi=hRJ5UqjIMfGM7Ab6y4GABA.1383666310414.5&sa=X&ei=vxJ5UsHLDYuI7AbXiYGAAQ&ved=0CFsQ8wIwAjgK"]DAP Speakon splitter lead[/url] Or make your own as others suggest. Or add a second socket to either/both of your cabs if the outlet plate easily allows. Just connect in parallel. I do find it daft that so many cabs & amps come with just a single socket (though I realise it saves money) - they could at the very least have a second hole blanked off to allow for an easy DIY mod... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 [quote name='Alec' timestamp='1383666649' post='2267314'] Or add a second socket to either/both of your cabs if the outlet plate easily allows. Just connect in parallel. [/quote] This is what I'd do, if at all possible [quote name='Alec' timestamp='1383666649' post='2267314'] I do find it daft that so many cabs & amps come with just a single socket (though I realise it saves money) - they could at the very least have a second hole blanked off to allow for an easy DIY mod... [/quote] I'd hope that its more a problem of space with the compact amps these days. I'd be pretty peed off if they only fitted one to save a couple of quid on a £500 + amp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Try this off ebay. I got two of them about 3 weeks ago and they are fine. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neutrik-Speakon-to-1-4-Jack-Socket-Adaptor-NA4LJX-/141028868911?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cables_Leads_Connectors&hash=item20d5f9c32f"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item20d5f9c32f[/url] Edited November 5, 2013 by jazzyvee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybass04 Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 i bought a splitter of obbm, i dont know why the amp and cab makers cant fit a double socket . when your spending a fortune on gear you just expect these things as standard. cheers for all suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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