Banana Plugs?

[clanderson]

Hey guys, wiring up my box and was looking for some good banana plugs. Do I need to worry too much about quality on these?

I was thinking about getting one of these:

Amazon.com : GLS Audio Black Chrome Series "Generation 4" Gold Connector Banana Plugs Banana Clips - 8 Pack (4 Reds & 4 Blacks)

Amazon.com : GLS Audio Locking Series Generation 4 Gold Connector Banana Plugs Banana Clips - 8 Pack (4 Reds and 4 Blacks)

Amazon.com : KnuKonceptz eKs BFA Style Banana Plugs - Set of 4

(Using 10AWG wire)

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[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Why?

 

[clanderson]

Why?

...?

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Why not just strip the wire?

 

[clanderson]

Strip the wire? Sorry, I didn't explain very well - I'm putting some binding posts in my box and wanted a cleaner look than some ring terminals. Bananas would be perfect

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Strip the wire? Sorry, I didn't explain very well - I'm putting some binding posts in my box and wanted a cleaner look than some ring terminals. Bananas would be perfect

I guess if looks is all your going for they are ok but kinda pointless other then that...

 

[clanderson]

Seriously? Pointless? Much easier to pull out a plug than unscrew a bolt on a terminal. And I was hoping you came into the thread to help.

 

[SounDrive Pro Seller]

Home page DIY Sound Group has some good ones

 

[clanderson]

Home page DIY Sound Group has some good ones

Thanks!

I know it might be a little thing to make a thread for, banana plugs, but I really want the best for my build

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Seriously? Pointless? Much easier to pull out a plug than unscrew a bolt on a terminal. And I was hoping you came into the thread to help.

Is this for the out side of the box or the inside of the box on the terminal cup? I dont see how you would use banana plugs on the inside of a terminal cup?

 

[clanderson]

No sir, I'm putting binding posts into my box

Amazon.com: Dayton Audio BPA-38G HD Binding Post Pair Gold: Electronics

and looking to hook up the speaker wire from my amp to the binding posts

Don't want to melt/blow out a terminal cup.

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

Seriously? Pointless? Much easier to pull out a plug than unscrew a bolt on a terminal. And I was hoping you came into the thread to help.

how big of a build are you doing that you might blow or melt terminal cup, but i do agree pointless

 

[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Parts Express bro. Done.

Here are the binding posts I am currently using on my box. Love them: Dayton Audio BPA-38G HD Binding Post Pair Gold 091-1245

I'm not currently using banana plugs, but PE has a lot: Banana Plugs in the Home Audio / Video Department at Parts Express | 184

These are ones I've gotten before and I like them: Banana Plug Pair Compression Type 091-330

 

[bbeljefe]

Are you going to be taking this box out and reinstalling it often? If not, banana plugs aren't ideal. Cosmetics are subjective but, when I see banana plugs in a permanent speaker installation all I see is improper installation techniques and potentials for corrosion and poor connections in the future.

The reason why there are nuts on those binding posts as well as banana plugs is because they can be used for temporary setups (banana plugs for DJ speakers, etc.) or permanent setups (nuts for home or car audio speakers that won't be portable). Sounds like your application is the latter.

Also, if you're worried about heating things up, banana plugs are a good way to make sure you have heat.

 

[clanderson]

Yes, I may be taking the box out often. Seems that when researching this stuff, there is so much conflicting information it's ridiculous!

Parts Express bro. Done.
Here are the binding posts I am currently using on my box. Love them: Dayton Audio BPA-38G HD Binding Post Pair Gold 091-1245

I'm not currently using banana plugs, but PE has a lot: Banana Plugs in the Home Audio / Video Department at Parts Express | 184

These are ones I've gotten before and I like them: Banana Plug Pair Compression Type 091-330

Those are actually the posts I ordered, and was thinking about getting those banana plugs