MarvinG Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 If one does not use banana plugs or spades, and simple feeds the wire through the hole of the binding post, is it necessary to solder tip the ends? For example, I wont be using plugs or spades on wall mounted surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 It is not necessary to do so, however if you do, then the copper will not oxidize as quickly as the solder will impede oxygen getting at the copper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 I like soldering them because it is a lot eaiser to connect (free pins!!!), and there is almost no chance of getting a stray copper strand that will short things. Anyway, you can never get enough practice soldering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 ---------------- On 3/22/2004 1:29:18 PM MarvinG wrote: If one does not use banana plugs or spades, and simple feeds the wire through the hole of the binding post, is it necessary to solder tip the ends? For example, I wont be using plugs or spades on wall mounted surrounds. ---------------- NO if anything it's better. I just use banana plugs for convenience. Plus if i do the same for my surround speaker. in about 7 years i will strip them alittle to give a newer connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinG Posted March 22, 2004 Author Share Posted March 22, 2004 I do intend to use banana plugs in general, eg at the receiver end of all cables, and at the speaker end for towers(RF-35s). But I need to use bare wire for the flush mount surrounds (RS-35), and even for the centre channel (RC-35) as its right up against as wall as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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