Banana Plugs

[JSE]

Just to make sure,

These are Banana plugs:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...umber=091-1260

These are pins:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=091-521

Banana plugs are supposed to be plugged into the end of the binding post but if they will connect through the hole in the side, then that should be fine. I can't imagine there being enough room though. Pins are actually supposed to be use the same way, but whatever works. As long as you have a good contact that's all that really matters.

JSE

[markw]

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=090-475

[markw]

A picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks for your 2 k.

Now, here's my 1k. A picture of the binding posts themselves.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=090-475

The "fat" bananas plug straight into the ends. Simple as that. Sometimes you might have to remove a plastic cap on the ends of these to gain access to that hole.

Now, if you unscrew the black and red caps, this will expose a threaded metal rod going up the center.

A spade lug would be pushed around the metal post and the caps would be tightened.

Also, a bare wire could be wrapped around the post and it could be tightened as well. If you do thiis, be sure thereare no stray wires sticking out. Amps have no sense of humor about short circuits.

Many times there is a hole in the metal rod. This is where you would insert a pin jack or a bare wire. You would then tighten the caps and you are in business. Same cautions about stray wires appear here as well.

[RobertKruz]

I have the post with the hole through the side where you would normally place bare wire. I don't want to use just bare wire because I all ready paid to have the cable terminated and it seems like a waste to just cut off the banana. Plus I might use it later on. If I place the banana through the middle of the post some of the plug sticks out of the end and is a bit loose. If I place it through the side and tighten it, its more of a secure connection and I swear it sounds better. Thanks for all the help.