speaker wire & banana plug combo (Sound King & Dayton Audio)

[phreaknasty]

i'm trying to wire up the speakers on my onkyo hts760 system.
i've mostly settled on this combo for my speaker cables (100 ft of wire for 6 speakers - $90)...

wire: 12 GA Sound King speaker wire 100 ft. (# 100-155)
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...00-155&scqty=1
connection @ reciever: Dayton Audio Screw Style Banana Plugs (# 091-1165)
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...1-1165&scqty=6
connection @ speakers: Gold 12 GA Pin Compression Connectors (# 091-310)
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...91-310&scqty=6

these choices are based on a lot of research at this site and others, budget considerations, and an honest look at my needs and level of interest. these choices are not set in stone. i'm looking for feedback

1. most people seem to suggest the Dayton Audio side mounted (#091-1255) banana plugs. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...umber=091-1260. for space and esthetic reasons i prefer the rear wire type ones (# 091-1165). am i making a foolish mistake? should i just go with the recommended ones?
2. are Pin connectors the best option for the connection @ the speaker or is this overkill? does anyone have any suggestion on a specific brand of pin connector or a suggestion on a completely different alternative?

thanks in advance