Pins or bare wire?

jgido759
jgido759 Posts: 572
edited July 2002 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Unfortunately, most of my speaker connections are the spring-clip type. I am using 14G speaker wire inserted into the spring-clips. Would there be any benefit to using pin connectors instead of bare wire other than the obvious (stray wire to short, neatness, etc.)?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2002
    Neatness could be a factor, bare wire will probably be your best option.... however, properly terminated pins (solder/heatshrink) will lock out additional humidity and O2.

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    Russ
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited June 2002
    I too am a fan of bare wire. I don't see the need for an extra connection.
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited June 2002
    i use bana plugs on all speakers i can just for ease of use and the cool gold plateing the dresses up them when you enter my ht you see the back of my left chanel
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited June 2002
    Pins are designed for spring clips.Neat and clean is what you gain.I perfer terminated.If you need to move your stuff its nice to be there.No stripping the wire again.
    Dan
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  • SPYDERMAZE
    SPYDERMAZE Posts: 1
    edited July 2002
    EVERY EXTRA CONNECTION HAS RESISTANCE
    RESISTANCE = POWER LOSS = BAD SOUND QUALITY
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited July 2002
    OK,
    but it makes it easier to reconnect, not to mention keeping out 02.
    Dan
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited July 2002
    I'll go along with Dan, neatness and it's a lot less hassle.

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