Car Amplifier +12-V Connector Question

[Randy Knutson]

Hi All,
I'm trying to build my own car audio amplifier but am having a hard time finding a distributor that carries the large +12-V input and speaker output cables... Does anyone know where I can find something like this?

Thanks!
-=Randy

 

[Stocker]

R U kidding? Do you mean, the cables or the connectors. Try your local car audio shop or partsexpress.com...

 

[Randy Knutson]

Opps: I meant the large power connectors - NOT the wires. I checked partsexpress but didn't see anything. Do you guys think using pipe fittings molded into epoxy would work?

Thanks,
Randy

 

[zlast]

Connectors

Electronic goldmine carries terminal connectors...and lots of other goodies...

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G14092&variation=&aitem=25&mitem=43

www.digikey.com - search for barrier or terminal block

www.mouser.com - terminal block

 

[Dr. Photon]

Look at stores that cater to industrial users and/or welding suppliers.

 

[ghudnub]

Robot underground sells the good stuff (Ebay), but they are not cheap by any means, and detract greatly from the DIY purpose.

I'll tell you how I handled power and ground on my monster amp...I ran a long length of cable from the PCB to a distribution block. There's no high power connection at the end of the amp at all. Simplifies end plate contruction as well. Like old school stuff...

 

[ghudnub]

Hi All,
I'm trying to build my own car audio amplifier but am having a hard time finding a distributor that carries the large +12-V input and speaker output cables... Does anyone know where I can find something like this?

Thanks!
-=Randy

You should consider ebay sellers for the cable for sure. Check out the seller Trucktunes, I had great experience buying from him. 25ft of Esoteric 8ga was $5. He also sells 4ga stuff as I recall.