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TERMINALS • CONNECTORS • CAR AUDIO

Terminals & connectors for Car Audio wiring

Discover our electrical terminals and connectors for car audio installation: eyelet terminals, ring terminals, fork terminals, ferrules, cable ends and speaker connectors for power cables, grounds, amplifiers and Car Audio systems.

CAR AUDIO CONNECTORS

Terminals suited to every cable gauge

A clean electrical connection is essential for correctly wiring an amplifier, audio system or speaker. Discover a range of Car Audio cable terminals suited to small and large power cable gauges.

Ring terminals Power and ground
Fork terminals Quick and clean connection
Ferrules Electrical cable ends
Speaker connectors Speakers and Car Audio
ELECTRICAL TERMINALS

Eyelet, ring, fork & ferrule terminals

The terminal type should be selected based on the cable, the mounting diameter and the equipment to be connected.

Eyelet / ring terminal

Eyelet and ring terminals are commonly used to connect a power or ground cable to a battery, ground point, distribution block or various electrical equipment. They are available in several gauges and mounting diameters such as M6, M8 or M12.

Fork terminal

The fork terminal allows a cable to be connected to various screw terminal blocks without necessarily completely removing the screw. It is used in many electrical and Car Audio installations.

Ferrules & cable ends

Ferrules allow the strands of a cable to be neatly finished before insertion into certain terminal blocks. They are available in many gauges, from small cables to large Car Audio power cables.

Speaker connectors

Discover flat connectors and terminals designed for connecting speakers, tweeters, mid-range drivers, woofers and other components of a car audio installation.

CABLE GAUGE

Choose a terminal suited to your cable diameter

A terminal must match the actual gauge of the cable used. A terminal that is too large or too small can result in incorrect crimping. Therefore, check the gauge in mm² or AWG as well as the mounting hole diameter before placing your order.

1.5–2.5 mm² Small cables
4–6 mm² Audio wiring
10 mm² Power
20–21 mm² Car amplifier
25 mm² Large power
35 mm² High power
50–53 mm² Very high power
8 / 4 AWG AWG gauges
2 AWG Large cable
0 AWG Powerful Car Audio
AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION

Terminals for power & ground cables

Terminal for amplifier cable

To connect the power supply of a car amplifier, choose a terminal that exactly matches the gauge of the cable. High-power installations may require large-gauge cables and terminals such as 35, 50 or 53 mm².

Terminal for ground cable

The amplifier ground must have a suitable mechanical and electrical connection. A correctly sized and crimped ring terminal allows the cable to be neatly connected to the chosen ground point.

CRIMPING TERMINALS

How to choose and crimp a Car Audio terminal?

Before installation, check the cable gauge, mounting diameter and required connection type. For large-gauge power cables, use a suitable crimping tool to achieve a solid mechanical connection.

✓ Gauge — check mm²
✓ AWG — check equivalence
✓ Diameter — M4, M6, M8, M12...
✓ Type — ring, fork or ferrule
✓ Crimping — suitable tool
✓ Protection — heat shrink sleeve if necessary

Not sure? Contact Sound Auto Concept with your cable gauge and desired connection type to select the appropriate connectors.

HIGH-POWER CAR AUDIO

Terminals for large-gauge cables

High-power Car Audio installations may use large-gauge power cables. Our selection includes terminals and connectors suited to 20, 21, 35, 50 and 53 mm² cables, as well as various AWG equivalents for making power and ground connections.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ – Car Audio Terminals & Connectors

Which terminal should I choose for an amplifier cable?

Choose a terminal that matches the actual cable gauge in mm² or AWG and the mounting diameter. For example, check if your installation requires an M6, M8 or M12 hole.

Which terminal should I use for a car ground cable?

A ring or eyelet terminal is commonly used to connect a ground cable to a suitable mounting point. Its gauge must match the cable used.

Which terminal for a 35 mm² cable?

Use a terminal specifically designed for a 35 mm² gauge. You must then choose the mounting hole diameter corresponding to your installation.

Which terminal for a 50 mm² cable?

For a 50 mm² cable, choose a compatible 50 mm² terminal as well as a mounting diameter suited to the connection point.

What is the difference between a ring terminal and a fork terminal?

The ring terminal completely surrounds the screw or bolt. The fork terminal has an opening allowing it to be inserted around a suitable mounting point.

What is an electrical ferrule used for?

A ferrule holds the strands of a flexible cable together to achieve a neat finish before insertion into a compatible terminal block.

How do I crimp a large Car Audio terminal?

Use a crimping tool compatible with the cable and terminal gauge. Crimping must ensure firm mechanical retention of the conductor.

What do M6, M8 or M12 mean on a terminal?

This indication corresponds to the size of the mounting point for which the terminal is designed. You must therefore check both the cable gauge and the required mounting diameter.