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Old 02-17-2008, 06:02 PM   #1
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what are easier to use solder type or screw type banana plugs?
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Old 02-17-2008, 06:04 PM   #2
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what are easier to use solder type or screw type banana plugs?
The best electrical connection is soldered. All other considerations are secondary imo.
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Old 02-17-2008, 07:41 PM   #3
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He's right, but you still great great sound from a good set of screw type as well
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Old 02-17-2008, 07:48 PM   #4
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He's right, but you still great great sound from a good set of screw type as well

Another great connection is the Monster QuiK Lok spade connector.
Outstanding connection and no soldering required.
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Old 02-17-2008, 08:14 PM   #5
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i found directions on monoprice on how to use the soldered type without actually soldering them. http://www.monoprice.com/manual/INST...NA%20PLUGS.pdf


Would that be ok? Or else what about the monster quick lock banana plugs
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i found directions on monoprice on how to use the soldered type without actually soldering them. http://www.monoprice.com/manual/INST...NA%20PLUGS.pdf


Would that be ok? Or else what about the monster quick lock banana plugs
Actually now that I reread your post I'm a little confused.... don't buy the solder type if you aren't going to solder them... buy these: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2


I believe those are the ones they are using in the instructions you linked.
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i found directions on monoprice on how to use the soldered type without actually soldering them. http://www.monoprice.com/manual/INST...NA%20PLUGS.pdf


Would that be ok? Or else what about the monster quick lock banana plugs
It depends on the thickness of the strand, and the threads on the jack.
in most cases, probably not.... Electrically it would..
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Old 02-17-2008, 11:18 PM   #8
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could someone let me know if the directions on monoprice that i linked above will work ok with solder type banana plugs.... also i have the ksw-10 sub by klipsch and the onkyp 705, what cord do i need to get to hook the sub up to the reciever?
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Old 02-17-2008, 11:26 PM   #9
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Hi I use the Monster banana Plug screw type .they worked really good .I use to Silver Solder all my stuff but not anymore..LOL

As for your Sub Cable . Just get the Monster Subwofer cable RCA jacks to the LFE . Hope this helps
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what are easier to use solder type or screw type banana plugs?
- easier - screw type, better? solder type. simply because it minimizes corrosion/oxidation of speaker wires....(its a gray area topic, on how it affects your speakers performance, but hey, do it once, do it right as i say)


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could someone let me know if the directions on monoprice that i linked above will work ok with solder type banana plugs.... also i have the ksw-10 sub by klipsch and the onkyp 705, what cord do i need to get to hook the sub up to the reciever?
it depends on both the cable and the banana plug your using. too fat, it wont work.

you just need a very good insulated cable for this. not necessarily monster branded ones ( IMO an overrated overpriced brand)

here you go...

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
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it depends on both the cable and the banana plug your using. too fat, it wont work.
Those connectors can accept 18 to 12 AWG speaker wires. He should be fine
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Those connectors can accept 18 to 12 AWG speaker wires. He should be fine
i HAVE the 12AWG (from monoprice) and it is quite laborous to make it work. you have to trim the cable's width to fit snugly into the said plugs.

but then again, like i said, it might be different banana plugs or even different cables.
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i think i am just going to get some 16 awg cable so that shouldn't be a problem
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i HAVE the 12AWG (from monoprice) and it is quite laborous to make it work. you have to trim the cable's width to fit snugly into the said plugs.

but then again, like i said, it might be different banana plugs or even different cables.
Same here. I just installed them this weekend and I had no problem at all. Quite possible we didn't get the exact same wire as you suggested.
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i HAVE the 12AWG (from monoprice) and it is quite laborous to make it work. you have to trim the cable's width to fit snugly into the said plugs.

but then again, like i said, it might be different banana plugs or even different cables.
I had this same issue. Trimming down the sleeve to get the wire to fit into the plug. But, the 12 AWG is ginormously thick, and I've never had any problems with any signals to any speakers.

Well worth the cost, especially when using Monoprice.
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could someone let me know if the directions on monoprice that i linked above will work ok with solder type banana plugs.... also i have the ksw-10 sub by klipsch and the onkyp 705, what cord do i need to get to hook the sub up to the reciever?
Those instructions are fine. I have those connectors and they work great.

Keep looking on monoprice. They have subwoofer cables and they'll be much cheaper than anything with Monster on it.
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:24 AM   #17
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I use these:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

I used the instructions from monoprice, works just fine.
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