Rich_Guy Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 My favorites are still the GLS locking bananas, work good and look great. I have also used GLS Safe-Connect style, I liked these but prefer the locking style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnote Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I have the Sewell Deadbolts and really like them . Haven't had the others mentioned so I can't comment as to which are better . Full disclosure , this is coming from a guy who bought some Sewell quick connects ,spring loaded so you squeeze them and insert the wire, when you push them into the speaker it releases the wire the only thing dumber than the design is the idiot that buys them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 2 hours ago, wvu80 said: Are you talking about the open screw type? I have used those as well and I like them. They accommodate very large wire with no problem. I don't like my current Monoprice plugs for a couple of reasons, one of which is they advertise they can handle 12 awg wire when in fact they won't handle their own very nice 12 awg wire. The wire is so thick it won't fit into the plug! I use these --I do not know what the ones you're looking at cost but these are reasonable. They just have to be stable in holding the wire and terminal contact. Function over looks for me--do fancier work better for the average guy ? https://www.parts-express.com/parts-express-gold-plated-screw-type-banana-plugs-18-12-awg-16-pcs--091-352 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 8 hours ago, rebuy said: Function over looks for me--do fancier work better for the average guy ? No, you're right. But this is my hobby, and I like nice stuff. +++ This is the single screw type I thought you had. These do the best with really large wire. I tin the tips of the wire and bend them to keep them from slipping. I like this type as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Rich_Guy said: My favorites are still the GLS locking bananas, work good and look great. I have also used GLS Safe-Connect style, I liked these but prefer the locking style. I also use the GLS locking banana plugs. Very stout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 21 hours ago, Rich_Guy said: My favorites are still the GLS locking bananas, work good and look great. 11 hours ago, jimjimbo said: I also use the GLS locking banana plugs. Very stout. I'm going to go with the GLS locking banana plugs. I don't mean to obsess about this but I like to do my research and what you guys say matters. I still have some concerns after reading the Amazon one-star review comments, but nothing is perfect and if I wait for perfect I'll never get anything ordered. The solid locking mechanism is what I'm after. I'll need the ten-pack which will cover L/C/R, 4-pair per speaker bi-amp so that's 8, and another 2 pair pair bi-wire for the center is ten. I know a lot of you guys don't believe in either passive bi-amp or bi-wire but my Marantz 6011 AVR supports bi-amping and I've read enough to now believe there is some technical advantage, however slight, to doing both. My subjective impressions is that when both bi-wiring and b-amping are used there is some mid-range clarity improvement, but it's a cumulative effect, not one thing or the other. It's subtle but I believe it's there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 21 hours ago, rebuy said: Function over looks for me--do fancier work better for the average guy ? Keep in mind, part of the function is staying connected. There are some banana plugs that will fit loose and this is where the locking plugs can really help. Depending on the situation, a loose speaker cable can cause $$$ in damages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 On 12/17/2016 at 8:07 PM, oldred said: I normally buy these https://www.amazon.com/Deadbolt-Banana-12-pair-Sewell-Direct/dp/B006U3O566/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482026515&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=banana+plug&psc=1 Those are exactly the same ones I have. I really like the screw down locking design they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Here is a new 15% off promo code for GLS Audio if anyone wants some bananas. promo code 15PC1217 ends Wednesday 12-20-2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 On 12/15/2017 at 4:20 PM, Rich_Guy said: Here is a new 15% off promo code for GLS Audio if anyone wants some bananas. promo code 15PC1217 ends Wednesday 12-20-2017 I'll do that. I just bought a dozen banana's on Ebay but I want some more for the living room setup. I found six pairs of Mediabridge deadbolts on Ebay for half the usual price, brand new. I paid $12 shipped, usual price is $25. A guy had taken them out of the package so they were sent to me in a plastic zip-lock bag in a small bubble wrap envelope. They install easily, lock solidly and worked with my 12 awg Monoprice wire which has a very thick plastic sheath. That wire is so large they won't fit the Monoprice banana plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 On 12/15/2017 at 4:20 PM, Rich_Guy said: Here is a new 15% off promo code for GLS Audio if anyone wants some bananas. promo code 15PC1217 ends Wednesday 12-20-2017 The cost on the GLS site is $50 for the 20 pack. With the 15% discount of $7.50 brings the price down to $42.50. They are also available from Amazon for $36. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O8AHLA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=AD6O342M484G6&psc=1 Still, I appreciate the heads up on the discount. I'm always looking for a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Guy Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Definitely a better deal going through Amazon right now, in the past when I have compared it was the same, either way they come from the same place GLS Audio they are local to me maybe 15 minutes from where I live here in Orange county California. With Amazon Prime (which I have) the shipping is free, without Amazon Prime there might be a shipping charge through Amazon I am not sure but buying them direct from GLS Audio I know shipping is free. Anyway good catch, too bad the promo code can't be used with Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaeStanley07 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I suggest Monoprice 109436 speaker banana plug. It is closed as well as open screw type. It can accept bare wire, spades and 2 to 18 AWG speaker wires. It is corrosion resistant and 24K gold plated brass plug which protects your wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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