Reverse Banana Plugs Anyone?

Early B.

OK, here's what I'm trying to do --

I will be using the speakers on my 2-channel system as my HT fronts, so whenever I want to watch a movie, I'll carry the speakers into the den and hook them up to the receiver. For the sake of convenience, I would like to use the same speaker cables on my 2-channel system and hook them up to my HT system along with the speakers. However, it'll be a hassle if I have to plug the speakers into the back of the receiver every time I watch a movie.

So here's what I'm looking for -- a pair of "extensions" for speaker cables (about 2 -3 ft.) that will remain plugged into the receiver and the other end can "receive" banana plugs or spades. Has anyone ever run across something like that?

If not, any ideas on how to make them? I thought about getting two sets of binding posts and using 2 ft. runs of speaker wire to attach the binding posts to the receiver, but I'd like to find a more suitable alternative.

Thanks.

Polkersince85

A good set of gold plated 1/4" mono phono plugs and jacks should do the trick.
Put a banana on one end to hook to receiver, a jack on other end. Build four for each system. then a twin male (4) speaker wire.

adam2434

Another option could be to use the posts for a wall plate like below. Each side of the post would accept bananas or bare wire.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=091-1206

adam2434

Adding to my reply above, I'd also use some heat shrink tubing over the posts (and any exposed connectors or bare wire) to insulate the pos and neg from each other. Accidently touching the pos and neg together will shut your amp/receiver down instantly, or worse.

Early B.

Thanks, Adam. The link you provided is a good option.

adam2434

You're welcome and good luck with whatever you choose.