Banana Plug question? - Blu-ray Forum

mugupo · 03-27-2009, 05:58 PM

Are they must had for improve sound? i had Onyko 9100thx, how much pair of banana plugs do i need?

aramis109 · 03-27-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mugupo

Are they must had for improve sound? i had Onyko 9100thx, how much pair of banana plugs do i need?

There's a ton of threads on this. Bottom line is that they are for convenience and don't really improve the sound at all. You'd "need" two pairs for each speaker wire to terminate at the receiver end and speaker end.

mugupo · 03-27-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

There's a ton of threads on this. Bottom line is that they are for convenience and don't really improve the sound at all. You'd "need" two pairs for each speaker wire to terminate at the receiver end and speaker end.

if isn't improve the sound then why people getting it?

brett_day · 03-27-2009, 06:04 PM

convenience and improved aesthetics. it looks cleaner when speaker wire is connected with banana plugs, also if you move your equipment around a bit it is much easier to hook your system back up with banana plugs

Scooby Blu · 03-27-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

There's a ton of threads on this. Bottom line is that they are for convenience and don't really improve the sound at all. You'd "need" two pairs for each speaker wire to terminate at the receiver end and speaker end.

Agree 100%! They make it easy to clean around my set up so they are worth every penny to me. Very simple to use and when it is hooked up you KNOW it is hooked up properly which equals peace of mind.

mugupo · 03-27-2009, 06:07 PM

so how many banana plugs i need for 7.1 speaker? i do need a plug for the speaker and the receiver?

aramis109 · 03-27-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mugupo

so how many banana plugs i need for 7.1 speaker? i do need a plug for the speaker and the receiver?

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Originally Posted by aramis109

There's a ton of threads on this. Bottom line is that they are for convenience and don't really improve the sound at all. You'd "need" two pairs for each speaker wire to terminate at the receiver end and speaker end.

Again, you'd need two pairs for each speaker wire. For a 7.1 setup, that's 14 pairs as you'd not use it for your sub. If you bi-wire or bi-amp, it'd be more.

Beta Man · 03-27-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

Again, you'd need two pairs for each speaker wire. For a 7.1 setup, that's 14 pairs as you'd not use it for your sub. If you bi-wire or bi-amp, it'd be more.

That'd be 28 banana plugs...... (I see the question coming.....)

You'll want a sub-cable if you're not using one already.

GodSpeed · 03-27-2009, 08:42 PM

More banana plugs needed if you use wallplates.

Erman_94 · 04-11-2009, 03:14 PM

hey guys, just bought some myself and i will be hooking them up sunday. just wanted to clarify something:

i know the banana plugs wont improve my sound...but will they diminish it?

thanks

Intamin · 04-11-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

hey guys, just bought some myself and i will be hooking them up sunday. just wanted to clarify something:

i know the banana plugs wont improve my sound...but will they diminish it?

thanks

Nope, they won't diminish. That's the short answer of it.

crazyBLUE · 04-11-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

hey guys, just bought some myself and i will be hooking them up sunday. just wanted to clarify something:

i know the banana plugs wont improve my sound...but will they diminish it?

thanks

No ! weather the plug is there or not , It won't hurt anything !

Erman_94 · 04-11-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Intamin

Nope, they won't diminish. That's the short answer of it.

are you referring to the idea that unless you have a VERY high end setup you cant detect a difference?

rded · 04-11-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Erman_94

are you referring to the idea that unless you have a VERY high end setup you cant detect a difference?

I have read Intamin's post like 3x and have not gotten even a hint of bashing anybody with less than steller equipment. IMHO, banana plugs make things more convenient than say spades or bare wires,

nezff · 04-11-2009, 04:06 PM

ive got some GLS banana plugs left over if anyone is interested. I have around 20 or more.

pm me!

Gremal · 04-11-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rded

IMHO, banana plugs make things more convenient than say spades or bare wires,

I agree, except I had my cables terminated with bananas on both ends and then when my amp arrived I realized the binding posts would only accept spades. That wasn't convenient.

JJ · 04-11-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

I agree, except I had my cables terminated with bananas on both ends and then when my amp arrived I realized the binding posts would only accept spades. That wasn't convenient.

Cuz you know there's tens of thousands of people out there with VAC Phi Beta tube amps,

crazyBLUE · 04-11-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Cuz you know there's tens of thousands of people out there with VAC Phi Beta tube amps,

Thats right JJ ~ I've got one !!

IN MY DREAMS !!!

Blu-Raider · 04-11-2009, 05:16 PM

They have a "finished" look to them...

Cisco in HD · 04-11-2009, 07:01 PM

Nice look raider. Real clean.

03-27-2009, 05:58 PM	#1
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brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	convenience and improved aesthetics. it looks cleaner when speaker wire is connected with banana plugs, also if you move your equipment around a bit it is much easier to hook your system back up with banana plugs

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mugupo Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 226 Trading Score:4	so how many banana plugs i need for 7.1 speaker? i do need a plug for the speaker and the receiver?

03-27-2009, 08:42 PM	#9
GodSpeed Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:117 Trading Score:18	More banana plugs needed if you use wallplates.

04-11-2009, 03:14 PM	#10
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	hey guys, just bought some myself and i will be hooking them up sunday. just wanted to clarify something: i know the banana plugs wont improve my sound...but will they diminish it? thanks

04-11-2009, 04:06 PM	#15
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	ive got some GLS banana plugs left over if anyone is interested. I have around 20 or more. pm me!

04-11-2009, 05:16 PM	#19
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	They have a "finished" look to them...

04-11-2009, 07:01 PM	#20
Cisco in HD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Palm Beach, FL Trading Score:3	Nice look raider. Real clean.

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