Banana Plugz

[Michaelangelo]

Are they neccasary? Benefits? Also a place for good cheap one's? My STR DG920 is comming in mail on wed, but it reccomended Banana Plugz....

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by Michaelangelo

Are they neccasary? Benefits? Also a place for good cheap one's? My STR DG920 is comming in mail on wed, but it reccomended Banana Plugz....

there have been a bunch of threads covering this question and all seem to go the direction that theyre not needed but convenient and clean looking. i dont use them

[Siri]

I haven't gotten any banana plugs yet, but like most on here I will recommend Monoprice even though I've yet to order from them (probably will this week for my speaker wire and banana plugs) I'll be getting a 100FT of 12AWG speaker wire and 14 pairs of banana plugs...

this might help Noob? - Banana Plugs

And some Monoprice links for you. There are two types of banana plugs - Open Screw & Closed Screw

Monoprice Speaker Wire

Closed Screw Banana plugs

Open Screw Banana plugs

[Michaelangelo]

and they will fit right into the back of the 920? hmm, tey do look nice i may have to order them

[Johnny Vinyl]

Banana plugs for the Receiver end of things.

Spades for Speaker terminals!

John

[Michaelangelo]

so dont get banana plugs for the speakers? only reciever? so get 7 pairs

[naturephoto1]

Originally Posted by Michaelangelo

so dont get banana plugs for the speakers? only reciever? so get 7 pairs

There are arguments that the spades may make a slightly better contact and result in potentially better sound than the Banana Plugs. Banana Plugs are more convenient however. It is your call. For myself, I normally have spades at both ends with the exception of Banana plugs at the amp end if I need to run a full bi-wire (2 sets of cables) off of an amp (this lessens the likelihood of shorting; I use the Banana ends for the bass, which is not normally as detailed as the highs and mids).

Rich

[Phatferd]

Originally Posted by Michaelangelo

so dont get banana plugs for the speakers? only reciever? so get 7 pairs

It depends on your setup. I don't have really expensive speakers since I am on a beginners budget and they only have the spring loading type connection in the speakers, so I can't use banana plugs on that end. I do have them on the receiver end and love the ease of connection. Especially since I make tons of changes over the months because I get a bug.

[Michaelangelo]

so they only work for the knob turning slots not the slots that you push down and clamp?

[Johnny Vinyl]

I would run SPADES on all of my wire. They provide for the most secure connection. I understand that this isn't always possible.

Banana Plugs are a good alternative. They provide ease-of-use, especially if you're a tinkerer and move stuff around continually. However, not all Banana Plugs are created equal. If you are able to attach them to your receiver (without much resistance), then they are probably going to come loose over time. You want a solid connection! If they do that and spades can't be accomodated then you have decent banana plugs.

Here are a few options for you to consider!

As far as "aural" differences are concerned....I don't think it matters whether you choose spades or banana plugs.

John

[Dr Praetorious]

I recently added banana plugs at both the receiver and the speakers connections. They absolutely make all the connections much easier and for sure cleaner. As far as making a difference in sound I do not hear a difference. I did get mine at monoprice.com along with speaker wire and saved a ton over any retail store.

[Michaelangelo]

so with banana plugs i just stick them straight in the socket? I dont unscrew it and place it in the regular wire way? I think im going with banana plugz not spades, and monoprice.com for sure!

[Dr Praetorious]

Plug them straight in. Easy as 1 2 3. BTW I used the closed plugs. { no holes in them }

[DavidAg02]

Banana plugs are worth it just for the convenience alone. It really makes connecting/disconnecting speakers a whole lot easier.

[brettallica]

I have the STRDG920, as well as Sony 5.1 surround speakers. Both the receiver and speakers use/recommend banana plugs; however, I have not installed them with banana plugs. I have thought about installing them, but I haven't done it (yet). I'd say if you're starting fresh with your receiver install, go ahead and get them. They are super-convenient for connecting and disconnecting, which as DavidAg02 mentioned might be worth it for that alone. Connecting my wires without the banana plugs definitely took some patience (and time).

[HD Man]

I recently replaced all of my speaker connections with banana plugs and they were easy to install and I can't hear a difference in sound. The look is very clean looking, as well.