Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

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Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

December 29, 2005, 03:08:21 PM

Well I guess this just about concludes replacing EVERYTHING in my audio setup. I've got a question though. I'm looking at a really good deal on an Orion Extreme 800.4 amp, but while I haven't went to look at it or test it yet, the pictures of the speaker outputs and power connectors look like something I've never seen before. Ayone know how these work? A lot of people on a google search seem to hate the things, although they provide a more secure connection than anything else.

What are these and how do they work?
PICTURE

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #1 – December 29, 2005, 07:51:47 PM

cant really make out how they work, any way you could get a better pic?

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #2 – December 29, 2005, 07:53:08 PM

I picked it up, its just round "rods" sticking out. Needs a special or custom made connector

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #3 – December 29, 2005, 08:01:20 PM

All I can say is call orion. I'v never seen anything like that.

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #4 – December 29, 2005, 09:55:51 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~seekproj/DSCF0028.JPG

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #5 – December 29, 2005, 10:16:53 PM

thats weird, like reverse banana plugs or something.

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #6 – December 29, 2005, 10:25:42 PM

Tested the thing with just holding the wires up to where they need to be, and it works like it should...I just don't have an easy way of hooking them up at this time. Its either spending $60 to get replacements, or finding something from home depot that would work

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #7 – December 29, 2005, 10:36:19 PM

Would the male side of those crimp on plug connectors fit on them? I would just open up the amp and solder wires on to the circuit board if there was enough room in there then put heat shrink tubing over the wire and the 'nub' on the apm to make sure it stays put.. but i'm a cheap

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #8 – December 29, 2005, 10:50:33 PM

Something like this might work depending on the size.

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #9 – December 29, 2005, 10:56:42 PM

I'm thinking I can find something that'll work for the speaker connectors (as long as the insulation around it isn't too thick) and remote, but the power "studs" are a bit larger. Having 3-30amp fuses, I can only imagine how much power goes through those things. Saw something about a power wire connector on a forum, but the webpage it was pointing to no longer exists.

The amp is the one reviewed HERE. Paid $40 after testing all 4 channels

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #10 – December 30, 2005, 01:02:28 AM

I was thinking more along the lines of these bullet connectors

Sounds like you got an awesome deal

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #11 – December 30, 2005, 01:12:05 AM

Those fit snug around the speaker posts, but are way too small for the power.

Emailed DEI but I doubt I'll get any help. May just have to solder directly to the thing...but with 4 gauge wire? Pfft. The factory "connectors" took 4 gauge wire themselves.

If I could find some...probably 8 or 6 gauge butt connectors, I'd be set

edit:
preferrably not online

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #12 – December 30, 2005, 02:45:45 AM

HERE'S a picture of the power posts...not much to work with. Its the same thickness as 4 gauge wire

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #13 – December 30, 2005, 05:51:51 PM

Rig up some jumper cables from your battery. I have never seen an amp with connectors like that. What the hell were they thinkin building that? Does that thing work alright?

Orion amplifier power/speaker terminals

Reply #14 – December 30, 2005, 07:16:45 PM

Supposedly THESE are the same ones used on this amp, and after talking with the guy, I ordered a set. Have all the wiring I need now and am putting on all the ends where they need to be. What's the easiest way to shove a wire through the firewall? Trying to avoid being outside as much as possible, since its going to keep raining for the next...oh, probably 3 weeks.

The amp itself works great. Just had to hold the power wires on during testing. I'm surprised the things never touched

Of course, I haven't a clue on how I'm going to mount it. May have to make a custom bracket.