banana plugs or bare speaker wire?

[Johnniz]

Hi.

I recently installed my first car audio system successfully. However my amplifier wiring kit did not include any type of connector or terminal to fit the binding posts on my sub. I just stripped the wire and tightened the binding post and it works like a charm.

I did notice that a couple of strands of the speaker wire broke off as i tightened (probably too tight). I`ve later read that 99% of all binding post type of connectors on sub-woofers and speakers are possible to connect via a banana plugg. Attaching those would be a hell of a lot more practical when i need the boot space and removing the sub, and a better connection I imagine (regarding corrosion and retaining alle the copper strands in the speaker wire)

What are your thoughts??

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[tat2bass 10+ year member]

Banana plugs are much better IMO. Get them and heat shrink them and they look and perform much better.

 

[SounDrive Pro Seller]

Either one works... You're not going to notice much of a difference. Banana plugs may be more convenient once you install them though.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

banana plugs are preferred if you want to remove the sub enclosure on a regular basis.

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

I use crimp terminals called wire ferrules, or pin terminals - both are at the bottom of this link:

McMaster-Carr