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can someone pls help me with the different types of speaker wire connectors? banana plugs etc?

and also can u pls grade them from best to not so good and if possible a website where i can see how to hook them up?Thanks

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Okay, here you go - Spades. Arguably the best conductor next to bare wire connections. You will needing binding posts in order to use these. Shaped like a 2-prong fork, then slide onto the post and then fastened securely by screwing down the post screw clockwise. Not very convenient, so use this type only if you plan on keeping them fastened for awhile. Also, some connections have a tendency to come loose slightly do to settling or movement of the speakers or speaker cable or amp. It can be hard to screw the posts down tight enough to avoid loosening over time. - Bananas. The most convenient type of connector and makes for a solid connection if the banana is properly designed. These are perfect for the audiophile that trades out speakers and/or amplifiers often. Just plug them into the top of the binding posts (if there is not an open hole, most likely there is just a removable cover that can be taken off). - Pins. Easy to install, and offers a neat look as opposed to bare wire, but not a very good or solid connection. The least desirable type of connector for an audiophile. Basically an alternative to bare wire for the basic spring- loaded press on connectors found on older speakers and amps or non-audiophile gear. - Bare wire (a.k.a. non-termination). This is the best connection between speaker and amplifier, although can be quite tedious to make the connection. Virtually any terminals will accept this type of connection. H a p p y L i s t e n i n g !
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Banana plugs blow -- I hate them. I'd rather use bare wire to a screw. 1. Speakon is the high-end connector for professional speakers. 2. Quarter Inch Phone Plugs are next. 3. Banana Plugs 4. Bare wires with screw connectors. I've seen some XLR plugs in speaker connections too. I'd put them between 1 and 2, I guess. You might find some connections with a little spring loaded connection for a bare wire and you might find some RCA connections. They work just fine for a home stereo. The big key is keeping your phases straight. My motto is ribbed is right. Rawk on.

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