grandcarrera Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) I ordered knukonceptz and Audioquest SureGrip #100 hopefully I will be good Edited October 20, 2015 by grandcarrera 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOwn Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/ Belden 5000 for me. 12g I'm using this BJC Ten White Speaker Cable, With BJC locking Bananas to Locking Bananas. And these BJC LC-1 Stereo Audio Cables, 3 foot, Black, with Techflex. It all works....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I've used two brands of BFA bananas, Knukonceptz and Audioquest. Both worked well, and the Audioquest ones come with little Allen wrenches to easily tighten them. The BFA bananas make more sense to me, because they have a larger contact area than standard banana plugs, which contact only at the "belly" of the springs. As well, you can use needle-nose pliers to tighten or loosen BFA bananas for the exact fit you want. As for soldering on tin-plated copper wires, the Knukonceptz Karma Kables gave me no problems to solder, and they never corrode, unlike some cheap Home Depot type wires. The twisted pair configuration is good for rejecting EMI noise, but the new braided Knukonceptz wires look interesting. Audioquest has a new line of Sure Grip BFA bananas that are kind of pricey at nearly $40 for a set of 4. I use the less expensive ones that are similar to the ones in this picture, except the plastic housings are more barrel-shaped. http://www.computeraudiophile.com/attachments/f12-headphones-and-speakers/13551d1404910706-good-quality-compression-banana-plugs-sgbfaskit-3139.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 If not Knuconceptz, then this, or nothing... http://i.imgur.com/72SX9Mx.jpg Yep, even better than twisted pair is 3-conductor balanced speaker cable. As you might guess, the connectors for this kind of cable are pretty expensive and don't fit most amps or speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfbane Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 you didn't ask, but Monoprice has descent banana plugs I don't like them. They are kind of cool that they are tool-less, but the good part stops there. The wire is inserted through the center of the plug, then separated 360 degrees around the bearing area and screwed tight by hand. I find I can't get all the wire in a 12 gauge to make solid contact with the bearing area. The real deal-breaker for me is that the tip is a screw-in that constantly comes loose. The idea of a screw-in is so you can change between the tip of a post or pin type, and that of a banana plug. Good idea, the reality just doesn't work, at least for me. Try using some thin tape thread wrap like plumbers use or a dab of the weakest Loc-Tite style adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) I ordered knukonceptz and Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs, hopefully I will be good Excellent. Those looks like solid choices. The one thing I like about the group process is that a person may not always make the 100% perfect choice, but it really does pretty much guarantee you won't make the wrong choice. +++ GC, I'd like to talk over your shoulder to the rest of the Klipschites. I think this has been a very scholarly, well reasoned discussion about what can be an emotional, divisive issue. I think we did good. Edited October 20, 2015 by wvu80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I think this has been a very scholarly, well reasoned discussion about what can be a divisive issue. I think we did good. Yea, well I think you're full of crap. Oh, wait..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 A BIG GOOD COAT HANGER IS BEST----CHEAP TOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdave Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I ordered knukonceptz and Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs, hopefully I will be good GC - That's some good components coming your way. I have to the 10ga. version of the spk wire. Just a note: The outer clear jacket is tough to work with, but just take your time to not cut into the inner sleeves. Did you also get the pants/boots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I ordered knukonceptz and Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs, hopefully I will be good GC - That's some good components coming your way. I have to the 10ga. version of the spk wire. Just a note: The outer clear jacket is tough to work with, but just take your time to not cut into the inner sleeves. Did you also get the pants/boots? Those Y-boots look cool. They'd make for a factory look on your cables. As for the Karma Kable outer jacket, it's thick, but quite soft. Work slowly and carefully with a sharp knife, and you shouldn't have any problems. The inner jackets are similar, but it's easy to cut into the wires if you're not careful, since the strands are so fine and soft. If a few get cut, don't worry about it; there are lots more there to carry the signal. Let us know how you like the cables and bananas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandcarrera Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 I ordered knukonceptz and Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs, hopefully I will be good GC - That's some good components coming your way. I have to the 10ga. version of the spk wire. Just a note: The outer clear jacket is tough to work with, but just take your time to not cut into the inner sleeves. Did you also get the pants/boots? No i didn't get the boots. I probably should but they're already ship it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InVeNtOr Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 here is my curve ball.... i don't have the cash right now to buy any designer wire, but i want my system to at least make noise.....so i found some spare wire in one of my bins... M27500-12SM2N23 in a nut shell...it's Mil spec wire, 12awg twisted and shielded. copper with tin plating. teflon insulator, 2 layers. not the best option, but it will work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I've said it once before when this question pops up, if you can run the cable through a 1/2 inch garden hose than it is too small and will not carry enough current to satisfy hungry speakers. Something about the girth of a medium to large boa constrictor is about right. Keep them off the floor or Bad things can and will happen. Escaping electrons are evil critters. Kidding aside I use Beldens best OFC cable 1311A Brilliance. The best audio cable they make and made for audio. Steps above what others offer such as Blue Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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