DIY Banana plugs/spades - Blu-ray Forum

Beta Man · 02-23-2009, 06:37 PM

I've made some connectors to ensure I have no loss of signal or corrosion from the point where the speaker wires are terminated, to the point where the speaker binding posts are...... I'd give you the complete schematics if I could, but I don't want Monster Brand (please don't sue me for typing your name here

) to steal the idea, and pass it off as proprietary information. I've even added "Bafflers" to eliminate unwanted interference.... either way, I need to solder the bare wires to my plugs, and then insulate it still, but here they are..... I bet my entire soundfield is going to open up with these babies....

jkwest · 02-23-2009, 06:43 PM

Johnny Vinyl · 02-23-2009, 06:47 PM

Now if that was SILVER foil, instead of alumininimunimiom (

) you might be onto something!

Beta Man · 02-23-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

I promise it'll look better when I attach the LEDs, and dip it all in chrome

I think if I have the coat-hanger oriented to the right, it may improve the sound too

jkwest · 02-23-2009, 08:35 PM

your tinfoil kind of looks like a chinchilla...

Beta Man · 02-23-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

your tinfoil kind of looks like a chinchilla...

That is patented "baffling" technology, and I can't go into further detail on that

Johnny Vinyl · 02-23-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

That is patented "baffling" technology, and I can't go into further detail on that

Your optimism is infectuous!

John

toef · 02-24-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

your tinfoil kind of looks like a chinchilla...

Weird. I was seeing more of a Yoda shape myself (look for the ears, and you'll see it).

PH3AR · 02-24-2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toefer

Weird. I was seeing more of a Yoda shape myself (look for the ears, and you'll see it).

WOW!...it kinda does look like a yoda figure

Beta Man · 02-24-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P|-|3@R

WOW!...it kinda does look like a yoda figure

CRAP!

Now I have to deal with George Lucas AND Monster!!!!

toef · 02-24-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

CRAP!

Now I have to deal with George Lucas AND Monster!!!!

Since you are a mod, I suggest just erasing this thread from existence. Although it might already be cached.

Blu-Raider · 02-24-2009, 01:24 AM

Would this concept work as well with custom power cords? Somewhere in the $750-$1000 range?

jkwest · 02-24-2009, 02:05 AM

jkwest · 02-24-2009, 02:05 AM

Chinchilla!!

Siri · 02-24-2009, 02:18 AM

toef · 02-24-2009, 02:33 AM

Yoda!

Beta Man · 02-24-2009, 03:19 AM

I used to have some chinchillas when I was younger....... never had a Jedi Master though.... so maybe it's subconscious

toef · 02-24-2009, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I used to have some chinchillas when I was younger....... never had a Jedi Master though.... so maybe it's subconscious

I remember working at a pet store and being young/naive, wondering why the female chinchillas were significantly more expensive than the males. And then once my manager told me why, I always felt bad for them. The fur sure is soft though!

02-23-2009, 06:37 PM	#1
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	DIY Banana plugs/spades I've made some connectors to ensure I have no loss of signal or corrosion from the point where the speaker wires are terminated, to the point where the speaker binding posts are...... I'd give you the complete schematics if I could, but I don't want Monster Brand (please don't sue me for typing your name here ) to steal the idea, and pass it off as proprietary information. I've even added "Bafflers" to eliminate unwanted interference.... either way, I need to solder the bare wires to my plugs, and then insulate it still, but here they are..... I bet my entire soundfield is going to open up with these babies....

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Banana plug or spades?	Speakers	DAT27	11	11-25-2008 07:13 PM
Banana Plugs	Audio Theory and Discussion	Erman_94	14	10-14-2008 04:33 AM
Why banana plugs?	Home Theater General Discussion	Go Blue	9	02-25-2008 09:37 AM
banana plugs	Speakers	richterbon23	38	02-22-2008 06:24 PM
Banana Plugs	Home Theater General Discussion	GreenMotion	3	07-04-2007 12:33 AM

02-23-2009, 06:43 PM	#2
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20

02-23-2009, 06:47 PM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Now if that was SILVER foil, instead of alumininimunimiom ( ) you might be onto something!

02-23-2009, 08:35 PM	#5
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	your tinfoil kind of looks like a chinchilla...

02-24-2009, 01:24 AM	#12
Blu-Raider Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Dark Side of the Moon Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:2	Would this concept work as well with custom power cords? Somewhere in the $750-$1000 range?

02-24-2009, 02:05 AM	#13
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20

02-24-2009, 02:18 AM	#15
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5

02-24-2009, 02:33 AM	#16
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Yoda!

02-24-2009, 03:19 AM	#17
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I used to have some chinchillas when I was younger....... never had a Jedi Master though.... so maybe it's subconscious

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals