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    10-07-2012 09:32 PM #1
    I'm looking for a quick release solution for my sub/amp combo for easy toolless removal. Two of the terminals need to be a good size for power and ground. I know there has to be something out there for this purpose but I'm having trouble finding it. Any help would be appreciated.
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    10-08-2012 02:35 PM #2
    Quote Originally Posted by taurus View Post
    I'm looking for a quick release solution for my sub/amp combo for easy toolless removal. Two of the terminals need to be a good size for power and ground. I know there has to be something out there for this purpose but I'm having trouble finding it. Any help would be appreciated.
    Vibe makes a quick disconnect for power/ ground/ remote wires. I recently researched this and found other options as well but they weren't specific for amp installation.
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    10-15-2012 01:15 PM #3
    Are you looking to just be able to remove your sub/amp from the car quickly? If so, all you need to do is run the cables, then terminate with an 'eye' connector (see here: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/100-Blue-Ring-Terminals-16-14-AWG-Electrical-Wire-Connectors-Eyelet-8-Stud-/08/!B84jO8wEGk~$(KGrHqV,!hEEzepdl-KTBM4O9iQHMg~~0_35.JPG ).

    If you do that, you can just run the cables for line-in and have power and speakers removable with just a screwdriver.

    If that's still not quick enough, you can use a connector such as this: http://www.kenlowe.com.au/_borders/electr29.jpg

    Use that for power in, and use these (http://www.defender.com/images/200403.jpg) for speaker connections, if you have any. If you do that, you can quickly and easily (and tool-lessly) remove an amp and sub from your car.

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    10-16-2012 04:28 AM #4
    I found the thing Marble mentioned and it is exactly what I am looking for, but it's a bit overpriced, discontinued and hard to find, and some reviews suggest the connection isn't very solid (voltage drop). The amp will be mounted to the box so I don't need speaker disconnects.

    Instead, I opted for a couple high-current connectors just like bitshoptyler suggested and will go with a simple insulated spade connector for the remote wire. I will still keep an eye out for a good all-in-one solution for the future, though.
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    10-16-2012 02:55 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by taurus View Post
    I found the thing Marble mentioned and it is exactly what I am looking for, but it's a bit overpriced, discontinued and hard to find, and some reviews suggest the connection isn't very solid (voltage drop). The amp will be mounted to the box so I don't need speaker disconnects.

    Instead, I opted for a couple high-current connectors just like bitshoptyler suggested and will go with a simple insulated spade connector for the remote wire. I will still keep an eye out for a good all-in-one solution for the future, though.
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