Better Naners: Next project

afterburnt

I am currently using Sewell Dead Bolts and I want to try some better banana plugs. I like the idea of crimping them and hate having to use set screw connections but I want the flexibiltiy so I can put them on other raw cables if and when I change those out. Which ones do you folks like that are not outrageously expensive?

msg

Sorry, to clarify, are you asking about different "re-usable" banana plugs?

afterburnt

Yes

afterburnt

Gold on directly on copper.

afterburnt

So you all use outrageously expensive plugs? %^)

msg

I'm watching this thread, because I'd like to see some suggestions as well. I think someone will come back with a Douglas Connection recommendation for DIY http://douglasconnection.com/
I don't have much experience here, myself, but would like to build some cables at some point.

afterburnt

I have seen some that are inexpensive copper but wont handle much weight so they would end up getting bent

msg

Skip, if one were to build, do you know of any good connectors and where to get them?

afterburnt

What is a better connection bananas or spades?

ken brydson

afterburnt wrote: »

What is a better connection bananas or spades?

Both about the same IMO, a matter of preference.

vmaxer

DSkip wrote: »

I peruse dougs selection mostly. I do recommend you stay away from those cheap vampire wire spades and bananas though. PNF used them (part of the reason they were so affordable) and they are absolute crap. They don't secure after a few uses and the spades are brittle. Doug reterminated them with some of those copper spades and I love them.

Which ones did you use, I may do the same with my PNF's ?
@DSkip

pitdogg2

afterburnt wrote: »

So you all use outrageously expensive plugs? %^)

nope I use this guy to go get them from China and sell them to me. I have these and they are pretty darn good and yes mine I got were copper plated silver I cut one in half to check. I will ask Chanler if he can get send a link and few days later he'll get back to me and ask "how many"
http://myworld.ebay.com/chanler.young/



http://www.ebay.com/itm/4P-Speaker-Cable-Connectors-Banana-Plugs-Pure-Silver-Plated-Copper-Conductor-/331573269040?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d334e9230

in the past I used these only the were "magnavox" brand from Menard's work good for me ..Brass with Gold

afterburnt

These any good?

http://www.needledoctor.com/Audioquest-Crimp-BFA-Banana-Up-To-9-awg-2-Pair?sc=7&category=1167

afterburnt

Does this description make any sense to yooz?

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-237-audioquest-crimp-bfa-bananas-set-of-4.aspx

afterburnt

I no longer care since I don't know what the hell the other end is made of. Gold on copper, I doubt it.

pitdogg2

afterburnt wrote: »

Does this description make any sense to yooz?

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-237-audioquest-crimp-bfa-bananas-set-of-4.aspx

if you like them try these. They are from a member here at Club Polk and do not collapse like those did for me..

http://www.douglasconnection.com/Furez-TSTSB60NP-Bare-Copper-Banana-Plug-Connectors-Pair-FZTSTSB60NP.htm

or the same silver plated

http://www.douglasconnection.com/Furez-TSTSB40Ag-Silver-Plated-Copper-Banana-Plug-Connectors-Pair-FZTSTSB40Ag.htm

afterburnt

I know that Douglas has good stuff but I can't afford to do all of my speakers with those. It seems pretty important to use good terminals but like I said the binding post material is probably brass so doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose?

afterburnt

Resistance?

vmaxer

vmaxer wrote: »

DSkip wrote: »

I peruse dougs selection mostly. I do recommend you stay away from those cheap vampire wire spades and bananas though. PNF used them (part of the reason they were so affordable) and they are absolute crap. They don't secure after a few uses and the spades are brittle. Doug reterminated them with some of those copper spades and I love them.

Which ones did you use, I may do the same with my PNF's ?
@DSkip

@DSkip waiting on the answer

vmaxer

Thanks a lot, going to look into changing mine as well.

afterburnt

DSkip are those soldered?

vmaxer

@DSkip

Looks like SP8WP48XLNP - can you confirm pease??

http://www.douglasconnection.com/Furez-SP8-WP48XLNP-Bare-Copper-Spade-Speaker-Connectors-Pair-FZSP8WP48XLNP.htm

I may go with nanners though, the same material or silver plated, not sure.

vmaxer

Aren't the numbers on the sleeves?? I could read almost all of it in your photo??

vmaxer

DSkip wrote: »

Don't give me that common sense crap. I never looked at the back of them.

Well give it a whirl and report the numbers back.

vmaxer

DSkip wrote: »

WP30 for biwire speaker ends and WP48XL on amp ends. No wonder I never saw it - that lettering is smaller than it appears on the pics.

I knew you could do it, thanks a lot!!

Upstatemax

I've been using the AudioQuest SureGrip100 BFA plugs and I like them a lot.

They do have set screws, but they hold REALLY well and make an awesome connection.

Direct Gold or Silver over Beryllium Copper and $40 for an 8 pack.

I re-termintated my Signal Ultra's in my 2ch system with the Silver versions (did not want spades anymore). I wired my fathers entire new system with the gold versions.

afterburnt

Upstatemax wrote: »

I've been using the AudioQuest SureGrip100 BFA plugs and I like them a lot.

They do have set screws, but they hold REALLY well and make an awesome connection.

Direct Gold or Silver over Beryllium Copper and $40 for an 8 pack.

I re-termintated my Signal Ultra's in my 2ch system with the Silver versions (did not want spades anymore). I wired my fathers entire new system with the gold versions.

max who has them?

Jimbo18

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/131439399432?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Upstatemax

afterburnt wrote: »

max who has them?

Amazon

afterburnt

I am kinda in limbo now. At least it's affordable lol

tonyb

afterburnt wrote: »

I am kinda in limbo now. At least it's affordable lol

Limbo isn't such a bad place to be, makes you sit back and ponder where to concentrate your efforts....and wallet.