Bare wire connections

[MarvinG]

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.

[michael hurd]

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.

[kenratboy]

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!

[wheelman]

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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.

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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.

[MarvinG]

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.