Why so much trouble lately with....

rebuy
rebuy Posts: 695
edited September 2011 in Troubleshooting
Banana plugs?


Really Sincerely
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    What do you mean Rebuy?
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited August 2011
    Well I am going to install BP's on my speaker wire and I want to make sure they fit.
    I thought all Banana plugs were basically the same diameter.
    I get the impression that some plugs are harder to work with than others.
    I can either get plugs here on the net or go to RS and get some.
    Any I should avoid?
  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2011
    I'm not even going to ask what amp your using but all bananas are the same .. 4mm right ?
  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2011
    some tend to be more tight or snuck than others.. that's why my favoriate are the locking kind.. you can loosen or tighten to your satisfaction

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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited August 2011
    Don't forget to mention on some Yamaha AVR's that their binding posts are spaced closer than the normal. You'll never_ get those dual banana plugs to go in.(Unless you buy the special sized ones).
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited August 2011
    Pay better attention. It's not the banana plugs, it's the cheap a$$ binding posts.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    Banana plugs vary between manufacturer and the standard is loose. Avoid dual plug style and if you buy a decent brand you shouldn't have any problems but that's not a perfect statement. Locking ones are a good choice and better quality than the RS brand.
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited August 2011
    F1nut wrote: »
    Pay better attention. It's not the banana plugs, it's the cheap a$$ binding posts.

    You just can't help yourself can you. :wink::tongue:
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited August 2011
    F1nut wrote: »
    Pay better attention. It's not the banana plugs, it's the cheap a$$ binding posts.

    More like it's the dumba$$ operator. If your gonna be a smart a$$ at least get it right:tongue:
    Too much **** to list....
  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited August 2011
    I like the idea of locking ones, know where I can get them? All for a wunderful price.

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  • MissEllie
    MissEllie Posts: 3
    edited August 2011
    I have the Nakamichi Plugs I bought from eBay and they're great. They have screws so they're not loose at all. I bought plugs from Monoprice first and I hated them. I never could get them tightened down to my satisfaction. I have a Yamaha receiver and the Nakamichis fit perfectly.
  • squeeb
    squeeb Posts: 426
    edited August 2011
    rebuy wrote: »
    I like the idea of locking ones, know where I can get them? All for a wunderful price.

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    GLS makes a decent one that won't break the bank.

    http://www.amazon.com/GLS-Audio-Locking-Generation-Connector/dp/B000O8AHLA/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1313722094&sr=1-2
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  • DON73
    DON73 Posts: 516
    edited September 2011
    I'm cheap so I spread the plugs with a small screwdriver to make them fit better. Locking type plugs and/or binding posts work best if you have the $$s
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