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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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About 7 years ago, I bought the same brand, but the tips kept braking. This newer version seems to be an improvement. So far, so good. The connection is solid!
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I use four sets of these banana plugs for bi-amping my B&W speakers to my Pioneer Elite receiver; the sound is incredible. Make sure you use good wire (a low-gauge, thick wire) with these plugs. The plugs are very easy to install. They plug directly into my receive, very securely, and I have them screwed into the speaker (via the connector ports). I highly recommend them and I have recommended them to a friend.
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They may be expensive, but are definitely worth getting as they make hooking up your Receiver/Amp to Banana Plug accepting speakers (and vice-versa), MUCH easier; especially if you've got more than one pair of speakers and change them up from time to time. I like a good game of "Twister" as much as anybody. But twisting speaker wires around binding posts, or "threading the needle" through speaker posts... not fun or easily done. One caution, make sure and buy two 4-packs of plugs for each pair of speakers. (That's where the expensive comes into play)
And,... you've must have a wire stripper/ cutter tool... and know how to use it.
However, if "do it yourself" isn't your cup of tea,... and you need to save money... then definitely, wrap the wires, and "thread the needles".
Another option is to just banana plug the end of the speaker wire connecting to the Receiver/Amp. Threading the other end of the speaker wires into the speakers is definitely easier than wrapping wire around all those, uncomfortable for finger twisting, Receiver/Amp binding posts. And, If you have a 5.1 thru 11.1 surround system Receiver... and all those speakers...
Good luck.
Or... like in my case... the Geek Squad may be your best option, since they do all the twists and threads for you at a reasonable price.
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I think these are a tad pricey and the screw is hard to manage with my man hands, but the quality is noticeable. When you spend this much on wires, simplicity and clean connectivity is important. Just don’t the screw.
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I bought several packs for my front stage (LCR). They are a bit expensive, but more obtainable than their highest line. I opted for these, in particular, because I bought directional audioquest wire in bulk and wanted to retain any synergistic affect, if any. My experience is they make a very good connection with the two metal screws in the hub via the supplied allen key. (Weakest link IMO... do to the small ergonomical profile, the possibility of stripping if indirect pressure, or in some cases, a little excessive pressure is used). There's also an additional screw for the wire jacket. I deployed the somewhat gentle tug method to test for snugness. These plugs attaches deep into both, speaker and amp terminal. FYI... This (300) is the middle tier of Audioquest banana plug entries. Furthermore, I would use stranded OFC wire to get a better bite. There are also labels included for amp side vs speaker side, which wrap around the plug housing.
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These banana connectors are convenient. They install easily & dress up a bare wire nicely. However, a little expensive for the build quality. Depending on what wire you're terminating, you may be better off buying a nicer cable all together.
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Very nice and easy to even out 14 gauge wire in them. Work great indoors just tough to use them in tight spaces (such as tight corner for mounted outdoor spaces). But overall great plugs.
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Look nice, make great connection with speakers and receiver. I used them on 14 gauge audioquest wire and was surprised that they were a little loose. I used electrical tape to increase girth so the screws would firmly secure
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Overall I was very happy with this product. The quality is great and they're fairly simple to connect to speaker and wire. The price was a little more than the average banana plugs, but the quality is definitely better!
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The Audioquest banana plugs are the best on the market, easy to connect have their own patent design with the silver ends make a better connection for your audio quality sound. Best ever banana plugs to use in a high end system
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Bought these to connect my surround sound speakers to my Receiver. Very simple to hook up. They look really nice as well. Look sophisticated! Love that it even comes with its own allen wrench.
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Significantly better than Rocketfish but still less than impressive. I initially purchased the Rocketfish banana plugs to find that they are of terrible design. I decided to give the Audioquest version a shot.
Not terrible, well built, but still over-thought. Banana plugs are such a simple concept and, while these are adequate, I can't understand the design. I fumbled with the little screws that easily fall out and get lost in the carpet and couldn't effectively secure the speaker wire in place.
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This is the third time I have purchased these plugs.
About as easy to instal as you can get.
Much better than trying to crimp just the speaker wire into your speakers.