I have seen a couple of methods both soldered and unsoldered
for hookup of the speaker or speakers inside the enclosure
to the termination cup or individual binding posts.

What do the readers here do to make this connection?

What I've found so far is that a quick disconnect system
is preferred so that the hobbyist can change things around.
Other reason for pressure connect rather then solder is to
make a cold solder joint which is considered better for
conductivity.

But how to bring all these things together? I am using
the Radio Shack 1197 in a pipe project. The connecting lugs
on that are teeny tiny. So what sort of pressure connector
system works on these?

I have included one method that does show some soldering
but also can be quickly connected/disconnected.

(not real good at cutting and pasting into this message
board though...)

• Homebrew speaker wiring with ring tongues

What I like to do, is to solder everything on circuit boards, and any connections that will be permanent or semi-permanent. I like having wires that are spliced onto other wires covered with heat-shrink tubing instead of being wrapped with tape. And termimal strips or connectors are soldered as well.

If I'm using a spade lug or other crimp connector, I like to solder those too. Stranded wires that will be inserted bare into spring-loaded connectors are tinned with solder. For serviceability, I'll employ spade lugs, jacks, plugs and other types of connectors, but I like having them connected to their wiring harnesses with soldered connections. That way I am able to have cable assemblies that are removable and keep the equipment they're used in serviceable, but I still get a good connection that is mechanically and electrically sound.

My solution: I solder a short run of wire to the speaker. I solder a short run of wire to the binding post. In between, I use a "Euro Connector" from Radio Shack. Hopefully, this picture will work. If not, follow the link. It's the first picture on the page

• Driver w/ RS "Euro Connector"

Thanks electrodude,

I think this craftsman forum is building a good information
base.

Also I note the fact that your Euro connectors are not
attached to discernable fancy wire. I've seen big thick
braids attached to some pretty small speaks.

You have a part number for that? My search at RS turned up 187 entries. I got through a few and also am going to stop by there today, if still open.

As for the wire, I just double up on the hookup wire I have on hand, either Kimber 20 gauge stranded TCSS or Welborne 18 gauge solid.

I couldn't come up with much at RS. There was something called a Euro
but not small and white like your picture.

Weren't you supposed to be in Vienna?

Over at PE I was asking how these other things would work:

• Male and female bullet connects in red and black

A link to what I think I use is attached below. I use a hacksaw to separate. I have no idea why they're "European-Style". Probably the same reason some drivers are called "Euro Style" -- none!

Unfortunately, I'm not in Vienna!

• RS European-Style Terminal Strips