Help With Banana Plugs
hith
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From what i can gather, I am having the same problem as the op in this thread
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?109441-My-banana-plugs-won-t-fit-correctly-into-my-speakers&highlight=banana+plugs+won%27t+fit+correctly+speakers
I started a new thread in hopes to get my problem resolved. The banana plugs (GLS Locking Banana plugs gen 4) will not go all the way into the binding post. Pic below. Problem is on both CS2 center speaker and monitor 60 series II floor standing speakers. And no, they are not in the locked position when inserting. Please help. Thank you.
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?109441-My-banana-plugs-won-t-fit-correctly-into-my-speakers&highlight=banana+plugs+won%27t+fit+correctly+speakers
I started a new thread in hopes to get my problem resolved. The banana plugs (GLS Locking Banana plugs gen 4) will not go all the way into the binding post. Pic below. Problem is on both CS2 center speaker and monitor 60 series II floor standing speakers. And no, they are not in the locked position when inserting. Please help. Thank you.
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Try a little DeoxIT, it may allow you to insert them in all the way."He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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I have the same problem with those plugs and my Lsi 15s. I just insert it as far as I can and leave it alone lol."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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Whatever you do, don't force them in until your binding posts break...
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Im guessing pfb is a another member? Im j/k anyway. That is honestly good advice not to get carried away with them post. Not alot of metal there after they drill wire holes in them.
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Thanks for all the replys everyone. They do stay in when locked but its annoying. I am goign to find some cable boots that will fit and see about replacing the stock binding posts in the future.
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see about replacing the stock binding posts in the future.
Honestly not worth switching the binding posts man. I would just if anything contact GLS and see if they can send you out another one since its probably a issue with their plug being a bit off overall.
I personally just left it alone in mine and forgot about it "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Also if you replace the factory binding post you void the warranty on the speakers should something go wrong. Once again why its not worth it IMHO."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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No, i will not be replacing my plugs any time soon. GLS says they just dont fit my posts. no explanation yet. Do the polk series have odd or cheap post sets? trying to figure out what to do to remedy the situation.
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No, i will not be replacing my plugs any time soon. GLS says they just dont fit my posts. no explanation yet. Do the polk series have odd or cheap post sets? trying to figure out what to do to remedy the situation.
That is weird. I run all GLS locking bananas and I have never had a problem getting them into the posts on any of my polk speakers. Have you tried give the tips a little squeeze with a pair of needle nose pliers to make sure they are completely compressed? thats the only thing I can think of. GLS has served me well. I just ordered another 48 of them because I like them so much!
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dcmartinpc wrote: »That is weird. I run all GLS locking bananas and I have never had a problem getting them into the posts on any of my polk speakers. Have you tried give the tips a little squeeze with a pair of needle nose pliers to make sure they are completely compressed? thats the only thing I can think of. GLS has served me well. I just ordered another 48 of them because I like them so much!
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I did not at first because i'm in the process of moving. i will have to try that next time i have everything hooked up. Right now everything is boxed up.
