Home Theater - Connector type

[Bala]

I'm running wiring for my HT system. What kind of connections are required for the speakers. I'm going with component type connections for my video. Do speakers (haven't decided on which brand yet) require a specific type of connectors/connection? I bought the wall plates from lowes that have 5 f-type connectors (presumably for 5.1). I ran 14 awg wire behind the walls. I haven't connected them yet. Should I just get regular connectors where you press the button and the connection hole opens up, you insert the wire into it and then when you let go it grips it? What about the end where it connects to the reveiver? I'll be using the yamaha receiver 2400.

Thanks,

[markw]

You would be better off if your speaker wall plates had the basic 5 way binding posts as opposed to those "push and insert" types.

[topspeed]

Definitely get plates that have either a 5 way binding post or at the very least accept banana plugs. The spring clips that you are referring to are junk and you'll have a heck of a time sticking 14 gauge in there. Niles plates much easier, accept banana's, spades, or bare wire and make for a very clean install. Personally, I like banana plugs. Just remember to label what goes where!

Hope this helps.

[markw]

Just remember to label what goes where!

Aw, gee! Where's the challenge in that?

[Bala]

What about the connectors for speakers on the yamaha 2400? Are they banana or binding posts?

Thanks,

[markw]

What about the connectors for speakers on the yamaha 2400? Are they banana or binding posts?

Thanks,

They are both, just like the connectors on the wall plate thatspeedy illustrated. They are 5 way binding posts which accept bananas, spades, bare wires and probably pin jacks as well. The problem with anything EXCEPT bananas is that connecting them back there will be one major hassle.