Rather than stripping and twisting speaker wire, consider using banana plugs to connect the amplifier or receiver directly into your speakers. The banana plug has a prong shaped like a banana and attaches easily to the end of the speaker wire. The gold plating offers a much more reliable electrical connection. Other uses for the banana plug is to test electronic equipment - specifically to terminate patch cords. It should be noted that the banana plug is the male version and the banana jack is referred to the female version of the plug.
Audiophile 24K Gold Plating quality
Made of Pure Copper, other cheap products on market are NOT made of PURE copper
Quick disconnect, 5 way with screw compretion
Titanium Series 4mm Banana Jack
Accepts 8-16 gauge
Questions and Answers:
By Ricardo from Torreon, Mexico on July 12, 2012
Will this work with 16 gauge wire?
By Customer Service - Q&A on July 16, 2012
Answer:
Hi Ricardo:
Yes they will work just fine with 16 Gauge speaker wire. As well as 14 and 12 Gauge.
TL
By Mike from Columbus, Oh on December 13, 2011
What's the difference between Compact Banana Plug and a regular banana plug. Will it fit the same female receptical as the regular plug?
By Customer Service - Q&A on December 13, 2011
Answer:
Hi Mike:
The terminating barrel is more compact compared to the Premiums Bananas. The Pins are identical in size and shape. Both fit a standard female input connection.
TL
Product Reviews:
Banana Plug Speaker Connectors Pair OSD Audio
$1.95
4.5 Stars based on 6 Review(s)
Solid Connectors, great value!
March 23, 2013
Title says it all. Also Great customer service! One of my pairs came with two black connectors (instead of one black, one red). One email, and in two days I had a replacement. Fantastic!
Alec
IL
4.5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great solid plugs but no option 2 solder
October 30, 2011
Got about 2 dozen of these for a HT project i was doing.
Shipping was fast and its a real quality product. I was excited
until i realized there was no was to solder my speaker wires to
them. Since i would never use them and they would be collecting
dust in my home i had to send them back minus the $13 shipping fee
(ouch). I did find a suitable replacement (for all you looking for
a soldering option which ODS does not carry) on walmart's website.
Its called the OEM Systems IW-16PLUG Gold-Plated Crimp-On Banana
Plugs. Its a 16 pack (8 pairs) and it is perfect for us soldering
enthusiasts (plus its just 60 cents a pair). Not as weighty or
solid as these pure copper plugs but good all around. So if you are
looking for a good screw on solution thats pure copper then go with
these because at less than $2 a pair its one of the best deals on
the web. But if you want the option to solder then look
elsewhere.
Pros:
Quality Construction
Best Uses:
Upgrade
ODIOUS
Ellenwood, GA
4.5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
High quality and low cost
October 17, 2011
Used these banana plugs to make install easy with
receiver, etc. for small 5.1 home system with in wall/ceiling
speakers. Perfect fit/connection on all plugs.
Pros:
Easy To Use, Quality Construction
Dan
San Francisco Bay Area
4.5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good quality Banana Plugs
September 8, 2011
Ease of use as well as good solid connection.
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Upgrade
Dave
Fort McMurray, Alberta
4.5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great place to shop for ...
November 29, 2010
Great place to shop for audio guys. Good quality and good
service. Recommend and recommend!
Anonymous
Undisclosed
4.5 Stars
Bought 30 pairs for my ...
September 17, 2010
Bought 30 pairs for my whole house audio project, decent
quality and fit very tight at the speaker output of my amps. I also
bought the more expansive version, I like those too, better looking
and pure copper.
