Banana Plugs

rodelperezph
rodelperezph Posts: 14
edited January 2013 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hi Guys,

May i ask if it's possible to use banana plugs for my speaker wires going to Denon AVR-1713 and TSi200, CS10, OWM3 speakers?

Thanks!

Regards,

Rodel
Denon AVR-1713
Polk Audio TSi200
Polk Audio CS10
Polk Audio OWM3
Polk Audio PSW110
Samsung 32" LED TV
WDTVLiveHub
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited November 2012
    the speakers will accept them and go to the denon website to check but i believe it will
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • rodelperezph
    rodelperezph Posts: 14
    edited November 2012
    thanks, seabeerob213!
    Denon AVR-1713
    Polk Audio TSi200
    Polk Audio CS10
    Polk Audio OWM3
    Polk Audio PSW110
    Samsung 32" LED TV
    WDTVLiveHub
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited November 2012
    Google image search confirms that the AVR-1713 will accept banana plugs.

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
    Monster AVL-300, HTS-2500 MKII
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  • rodelperezph
    rodelperezph Posts: 14
    edited November 2012
    Hi Syndil,

    Yes, it accepts banana plugs.

    Thanks!
    Denon AVR-1713
    Polk Audio TSi200
    Polk Audio CS10
    Polk Audio OWM3
    Polk Audio PSW110
    Samsung 32" LED TV
    WDTVLiveHub
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  • slider2828
    slider2828 Posts: 118
    edited December 2012
    I have the 1712 and yep banana plugs are no problem!
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  • badchad
    badchad Posts: 348
    edited December 2012
    Any disadvantage to using bananas to input to the receiver?

    As I was hooking up my speakers last night, it dawned on me that using bananas on BOTH connection ends would be so much easier.
    Polk Fronts: RTi A7's
    Polk Center: CSi A6
    Polk Surrounds: FXi A6's
    Polk Rear Surround: RTi4
    Sub: HSU VTF-3 (MK1)
    AVR: Yamaha RX-A2010
    B&K Reference 200.7
    TV: Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Oppo BDP-103
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited December 2012
    None
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited December 2012
    Don't try and put them in sideways or you'll break you're posts! :biggrin:
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  • theshawn
    theshawn Posts: 70
    edited December 2012
    I'm not trying to be difficult but aren't banana plug compatible speakers pretty obvious just by looking at them? Am I missing something?

    And for those who don't use banana plugs you don't know what you're missing. Switching back and forth between speakers you are testing is beyond easy compared to the old fashion way. Once you go banana you'll never go back. :cheesygrin:
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,653
    edited December 2012
    If they are like my Monitors, then they have a little plastic plug in the banana clip hole. Just use your fingernail to pry it out and stick the appropriate plug in the corresponding hole.

    *Plug is in the end of the binding post.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,653
    edited December 2012
    Sorry...misread your post. Yeah, it is pretty obvious but sometimes, other connections are necessary.
    For example, on my rears, I can't use bananas because they sit too close to the wall and my wall plate is behind them so I use spades on each side of those connections.

    And then on my wall plate behind the receiver, I don't have space between the wall and the audio pier so I use spades there as well. But my mains and sides are banana plugs and I will never look back. Hehe.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,226
    edited December 2012
    Thanks for this thread. I also always wondered if there was any disadvantage in using banana plugs and I have always connected my Polk Monitor speakers the old fashioned way, winding the speaker wire around the speaker terminals on the back of the speakers. What a pain! haaaa. I will get some banana plugs.

    Are they all the same or are some banana plugs better or easier to use than others?

    Too bad my Yamaha CR 2020 won't also take banana plugs! But at least I can use them for my speakers from now on!

    Thanks again.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,653
    edited December 2012
    A lot of folks here like the bananas from Monoprice.
    As long as they are a quality manufacturer, you will usually get a decent product.
    I use the Legrand ones from my local Lowes. They are gold clad copper. And I get them at a significant discount through my brother who works there.
    A lot of the cheap ones on eBay claim to be the same but end up being nickel/tin clad in brass or a gold colored chrome.

    It just makes switching out speakers so much easier when you can unplug them quickly but still have a quality connection.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,226
    edited December 2012
    Thanks for the info. I appreciate it and will get some banana plugs!
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  • astar13656
    astar13656 Posts: 164
    edited January 2013
    Once you go banana you'll never go back.

    +1
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,774
    edited January 2013
    williamHerm24 reported
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  • Alvaro
    Alvaro Posts: 2
    edited January 2013
    In my experience Banana plugs are very usefull. It's very easy to plug and unplug your speakers, but have in mind that you need to be sure bananas gets tight into the speaker.
    In my system I have GLS-audio Banana plugs locking series, in both sides of the speakers wires, and I'm happy with the them so far.

    Good luck and enjoy your experience.
    Marantz NR1603, Marantz UD5007, Polk TSi400, Cambridge phono pre, Yamaha YP-B4 TT, Audioquest cables.
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  • scoyne88
    scoyne88 Posts: 7
    edited January 2013
    I like banana plugs because it saves a ton of time when you have to move thing (cleaning, upgrades, etc), as Alvaro mentioned, the GLS locking plugs rock, they are a bit bulky, but if you take time and connect them evenly, they look quite nice. I went all out and even applied braided sleeving over the speaker cable for my fronts.

    I have heard that the best line of transmission is a direct one, and banana plugs add unnecessary junctions for the audio signal... I can hear no difference.

    One work of caution, if you have small children and locking banana plugs they may be able to topple bookshelf speakers resting on stands/shelves.
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