Banana plugs recommend needed

NeilGabriel
NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
edited January 2008 in Speakers
http://www.speakerrepair.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=BL8&Category_Code=locking


I would like to try some banana plugs, cause I am tired of messing with speaker connections (I tend to change them a lot). Anybody used the ones in the link above?

Any recommendations on some that won't cost more than the amp (5 channels)?

Thanks.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2008
    NeilGabriel wrote: »
    http://www.speakerrepair.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=BL8&Category_Code=locking


    I would like to try some banana plugs, cause I am tired of messing with speaker conenctions (I tend to change them a lot). Anybody used the ones in the link above?

    Any recommendations on some that won't cost more than the amp (5 channels)?

    Thanks.

    I just gave a set away in a speaker wire karma. I prefer non locking nanners, but if you do use them open them up, and close them a couple times before using them.

    Ben
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    Ben
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    They look fine but I'm with Ben, I don't like locking bananas. Now, locking RCA's...cool.

    I also use bananas since my gear selection changes so much and I've never had any issues with AP style or flared body terminations.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited January 2008
    Thanks...I've yet to have a set up where the back of the amp/receiver was easy to get to....
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  • tcwong
    tcwong Posts: 33
    edited January 2008
    The banana plugs being sold at monoprice are really good deal.. i'm no audiophile, so not sure how quality going to affect the sound if any.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    Zero audible difference, unless you've been bitten by a Vampire.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited January 2008
    I use the monoprice.com plugs. Get the single ones, not the duals. They are much better quality IMO (the duals are nasty ****, if you ask me).

    Yes: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040115&p_id=2943&seq=1&format=2
    No: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040115&p_id=2945&seq=1&format=2

    I think some people recommend the solder type, and that seems to make sense to me (but I've only got two brain cells, and I've never tried those yet, so maybe you should just ignore these).

    Maybe: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040115&p_id=2801&seq=1&format=2
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    I have Monoprice singles and duals and they appear to be of similar quality. The only advantage to the singles is that they're more versatile, they'll work with a greater amount of amps and speakers. But the duals are safer if you forget to turn the power switch off while connecting cables.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    Audio Advisor has AQ`s for 20 a set w/tool...:D

    not lockers though

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQCFBFA
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2008
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Audio Advisor has AQ`s for 20 a set w/tool...:D

    not lockers though

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQCFBFA

    I really like some of the AQ speaker wires, but I do not like there nanners. I have the silver nanners, and they bend easy, and do not return to their original shape. I was looking at the tube style posted above, and I see similar issues with them too. GlS makes good nanners cheap. You can get them on Ebay. I also really like PE's crimp on nanners.

    Ben
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    Ben
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited January 2008
    Face wrote: »
    I have Monoprice singles and duals and they appear to be of similar quality. ...
    My singles are heavier, thicker, and screw down tight. My duals are lighter, somewhat skimpy feeling, and never screw down all the way, so they don't always grasp the wire properly unless you double it over. I had to throw out about 10-20% of the duals! I got them all in late 2007 (to facilitate all the changes I've been trying recently), so maybe the design is different from those Face got (or maybe I just got unlucky).

    Excellent customer service by the way, when I had to call about a problem, albeit something of a skeleton staff (you cannot have your cake and eat it, I suppose). YMMV, of course, as usual.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    I've had the singles loosen up also. The only sure way to keep a positive connection is to solder them. One day I'll get around to soldering all of mine and putting shrink wrap over them. I've been moving my speakers around so much lately it's not worth it yet.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited January 2008
    With those monoprice singles, do you have the option of putting the wire through the end or coming in from the side? I saw a pic of some b-plugs where the guy had something like a spade (not the split type) on the end of the speaker wire and the spade came in through a whole on the side of the plug. Thoughts about this? Thanks. I was gonna order the monoprice singles, but they appear not available right now. Oh, and instead of soldering, what about some adhesive?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2008
    I used Vampire compression bananas (nonlocking) and they are the same price as your GLS Audio locking bananas.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited January 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I really like some of the AQ speaker wires, but I do not like there nanners. I have the silver nanners, and they bend easy, and do not return to their original shape. I was looking at the tube style posted above, and I see similar issues with them too. GlS makes good nanners cheap. You can get them on Ebay. I also really like PE's crimp on nanners.

    Ben

    I agree, I don't like the BFA nanners that AQ makes. They are expensive for what you get. They look cheap and feel cheap. In the end they get the job done, I just prefer some other types out there. Technically they aren't nanners as they are hollow & tube like.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,782
    edited January 2008
    I don't care for the all metal banana's. Probably just parnoid, but it seems that if one backed out a little, they could easily short.

    I use these:

    http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=091-350

    Use a good crimper, and the connection will never fail. Sure have gone up though. Last spring they were $16.95.
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  • tcwong
    tcwong Posts: 33
    edited January 2008
    I have the monoprice solder type, and they are very easy to use. The installation guide is there for reference.
    Kex wrote: »
    I use the monoprice.com plugs. Get the single ones, not the duals. They are much better quality IMO (the duals are nasty ****, if you ask me).

    Yes: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040115&p_id=2943&seq=1&format=2
    No: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040115&p_id=2945&seq=1&format=2

    I think some people recommend the solder type, and that seems to make sense to me (but I've only got two brain cells, and I've never tried those yet, so maybe you should just ignore these).

    Maybe: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10401&cs_id=1040115&p_id=2801&seq=1&format=2
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited January 2008
    I've used the GLS ones you linked- They're a pain to tighten into the locked position. Never had any trouble w/ my AQ's, but I haven't switched those out much, so they're still tight.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited January 2008
    Altex sells some good ones for cheap. not sure if they are nationwide, though.

    http://www.altex.com/product_info.php?products_id=4512
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2008
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    I don't care for the all metal banana's. Probably just parnoid, but it seems that if one backed out a little, they could easily short.

    I use these:

    http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=091-350

    Use a good crimper, and the connection will never fail. Sure have gone up though. Last spring they were $16.95.

    Hey Bill I totally agree with ya on this one:D They are a great connector!
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • tcwong
    tcwong Posts: 33
    edited January 2008
    That is almost as the same as monoprice, but you get it 1/3 the price from monoprice.
    AndyGwis wrote: »
    Altex sells some good ones for cheap. not sure if they are nationwide, though.

    http://www.altex.com/product_info.php?products_id=4512
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited January 2008
    I hate to say it, but the Monster ones are really good- I got a set open box from best buy (wow, all that's missing is Bose for the unholy trifecta).

    These:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Monster-Cable-QuickLock-Gold-Banana-Connectors-QLGMT-H_W0QQitemZ170183673970QQihZ007QQcategoryZ32838QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited January 2008
    unc2701 wrote: »
    I hate to say it, but the Monster ones are really good- I got a set open box from best buy (wow, all that's missing is Bose for the unholy trifecta).

    These:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Monster-Cable-QuickLock-Gold-Banana-Connectors-QLGMT-H_W0QQitemZ170183673970QQihZ007QQcategoryZ32838QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    They aren't that bad. My bro bought some and they are solid and look nice. I'm not a fan of any of the crimp style versions other than the types with at least 2 set screws.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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