In this video, long-time freelance audio engineer Steve Milner of DCSoundOp focuses on best practices in assembling standard Neutrik speakON connectors — when and why they should be soldered as well as how to avoid making a mess of them when the soldering route is taken.
There’s more to the equation than just connection quality. The effects of heat on both plugs and cables, acceptable wire gauges, long-term durability and more must be considered.
DCSoundOp considers various approaches and demonstrates techniques in comparison to determine if there really is a “right way” to go about it.
