Written by Stan
Edited on
30 November 2022
·
08:11
How do I strip my speaker cable?
In this article, we'll explain how to strip a speaker cable in a few simple steps. A speaker cable consists of a left and a right side. Each side consists of 2 separate wires. So, a speaker cable contains a total of 4 separate wires. These wires all need to be stripped in order to connect the speaker to your your receiver and other speakers. You'll need a wire stripper for this.
Step 1: remove the casing
Place the clamps of the stripping tool at 2cm distance of the ends of the wire. You'll see different dimensions on the stripping tool. Slide the wire between the dimensions that are applicable to your speaker cable. This is clearly visible on the image. Press into the casing with the stripping tool and slowly pull the cut-off part towards you. Do this for all 4 separate cables.
Step 2: Place the wires side by side
Once you've removed the casing from the wires, make sure the bare ends of the wires don't touch. Pull the ends apart slightly, and lay them down about 15cm apart.
Step 3: Twist the wires into a pointed shape
The loose wires are still flat. Twist the 4 ends into a point with your fingers. Do this carefully, so the wires don't get damaged.
You're done!
You can get your speaker cable ready to use in 3 simple steps. After that, you can connect the speaker cable to your other speakers and receiver.
