DIY speaker cable terminations

Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited January 2004 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I'm looking to make a bi-wired speaker cable for my Rt-70's. I have Canare Star Quad cables that are currently terminated with screw-on type banana plugs. They're OK, but they get loose easily.

What's better -- DIY soldered banana plugs or crimp-on?

Can I use my existing screw-on plugs and solder them or do I need to purchase solder-type connectors?

NOTE: I haven't soldered anything in over 20 years. I'd have to buy the equipment from Radio Shack, I guess. Is it simple enough to do?

Thanks.
HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
    edited January 2004
    Hard to beat a soldered connection and yes, it's easy to do.
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