Wiring new Paradigms?

[jmy2469]

I am waiting for my new Onkyo 605 receiver to arrive,last part that I need to hook up my system. I just picked up some V5 Monitors. What's the best way to to wire the new speakers? Wired directly to the speaker or use connectors,like banana plugs?

[MatrixS2000]

I use banana plugs but be careful which you buy.

IMO, this type of design is not great:


Note how the plug is designed to connect and hold the the speaker terminal.

This design is much better imo (I use this type on my paradigms):

[theknub]

i have used this design for a long time (or very similar)
http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=603

[jermwhl]

I wire direct.

[petethebaker]

I bi-wire mine no banana plugs.

[Filterlab]

Use banana plugs. Unless your cable is either metal free or gold, it will oxidise and you'll lose signal information. Bi-wire if you have the option, bi-amp if you can - definitely worth doing!

I have QED X-Tube 400 with Airloc banana plugs which my dealer sorted for me. The Airloc system introduces no Oxygen (as the name suggests) to the solder and oxidation doesn't take place.

I think in total I paid £80 for the plugs. Worth every penny.