Speaker wire connections (1 Viewer)

[VinT]

What is the best type of connection for speaker wire to the receiver? Bannana plugs, pins, or bare wire? I use bare wire because I've heard it gives the best conduction, but almost everyone I know uses a connector of some kind.

Any opinions?

 

[Patrick D]

I think whatever works for you best. (That's not a real answer I know.)

I use bananas because I'm always moving stuff around. I believe in terms of real contact and minimal oxidation a spade is best, with a good solder joint to the wire.

 

[Rob Rodier]

A lot of expensive cables use bananas at the amp end and spades at the speaker. Stereophile recommends spades, for whatever it is worth.

-rob

 

[RussKon]

one issue to consider when using bare wires.....be sure that there isn't a stray strand that accidentally crosses to the other lead....you can easily damage your amp or at least blow a fuse

russ