12 best new banana plugs

Product description

100% new and high quality

Material : Pure Copper,non-magnetic, 24k gold plated.

Double screws locking, no soldering.

Easy to fit for wire size up to 4mm.

Accept speaker wire: 8AWG, 9AWG, 10AWG, 11AWG, 12AWG, 13AWG,14AWG, 15AWG, 16AWG, 17AWG, 18AWG, 19AWG, 20AWG.





Package Includes:



5 x New 24K Gold Nakamichi Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector Black

5 x New 24K Gold Nakamichi Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector Red

• Type: Audio Adapter/Converter
• Material : Pure Copper., gold plated, Pure copper made, non-magnetic.
• Package Included: 5 pairs ( 5 black + 5 red)
• Accommodate cable with wire size up to 4mm, Accepts 8AWG to 20AWG speaker wire
• Double screws locking, no soldering.,sold by Too Goods,please check before adding to your cart.

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the silver shell made of...metal or plastic
Answer:	I would not for security purposes.
Question:	How long do you strip wire
Answer:	You can try to carefully pry the back open, or lean the pogo back and lightly tap the top so the compartment will open up.
Question:	What is the diameter or size of the plug. Is it 4mm or 2mm
Answer:	Hello, yes the package does show what’s inside..
Question:	Will these work with 16 gauge wire
Answer:	Yes you can my kids use it inside or outside , they learned how to use it inside on wood floors and then once they got the hang of it we Adventured outside

Product description

Mediabridge ULTRA Series Speaker Cable



Connects & supplies a high-quality signal path from audio components like a speaker to an A/V receiver, amplifier or other sound application. With dual conductors per end (color-coded to distinguish left/right for matching polarity), this heavy-duty 12 AWG speaker cable with brass/copper banana plugs is ideal for typical & custom installs alike. Banana plugs take away the hassle of cutting/fiddling around with speaker wire. This cable is CL2 rated for in-wall. Corrosion-resistant gold-plated connectors & oxygen-free stranded copper wire provide clarity, sonic accuracy & minimal signal distortion. Each compact cable is functionally crafted to fit securely into compatible units, using little wall space & making installs easy. It maintains integrity even when bent, with a no-slip PVC Y-Boot & a durable, yet flexible cable jacket. ULTRA Series cables are made from premium materials for a pro-grade output.



Product Features

- Connects & supplies a high-quality signal path between audio components

- CL2 rated for in-wall

- Dual conductor 12 AWG, with color coding to distinguish polarity

- Brass/copper banana plugs for typical & custom installs

- Corrosion-resistant gold-plated connectors & oxygen-free stranded copper wire (high strand count) for pro-grade clarity

- No-slip PVC Y-Boot & durable, yet flexible cable jacket



Compatibility

Banana plugs are typically compatible with audio components like speakers, A/V receivers, amplifiers or other sound applications



Installation

Plug-&-play: Ready to use, once each end is connected to respective ports on a compatible unit (each end has 2 banana plugs)



Notes

Works only with audio, but can be connected to A/V applications with compatible ports.

• Soldered banana plug terminations create a secure connection with your speaker’s terminals and make this Mediabridge speaker cable the best long-term choice for your high quality speaker system. CL2 rated for in-wall applications. *Package includes 1 cable*
• Dual conductor 12 AWG, with color coding to distinguish left from right to enable matching polarity. Brass/copper banana plugs for typical and custom installs alike.
• Corrosion-resistant gold-plated connectors and oxygen-free stranded copper wire (high strand count) provide clarity, natural sonic accuracy and minimal signal distortion.
• Maintain integrity even when bent, with a no-slip PVC Y-Boot and a durable, yet flexible PVC cable jacket. Pro-grade quality suitable for audiophiles, without the hassle of cutting and fiddling around with your own speaker wire.
• Speaker Wire, speaker cable, banana plugs, 12AWG, 12 gauge, stereo, custom, high-end

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this one speaker cable? Or two
Answer:	It came with instructions on how to change out the battery.. I haven’t opened the jumper up to see if there’s a switch or not but maybe just take the battery out of it
Question:	How long are the plugs themselves? Trying to figure out how far they stick out. I'm limited on space in my cabinet
Answer:	The Maverick says it’s for 40-80 lbs, but now my 55 lb son bottoms out on it after having for 1 year. This is made in China and I question the accuracy of the weight limits.
Question:	Is this speaker wire copper clad aluminum or pure copper
Answer:	I am not sure, but I think so. The write-up says "For ages 5-9 40-80 pounds." Our grandson was probably about 48 pounds when we got this for him a year ago, and he was bouncing away immediately on it. However, he jumped hard enough and high enough that pretty soon the pogo stick was bottoming out; the spring was collapsing completely when he'd come down, so he'd land with an uncomfortable thunk. He pretty much stopped using it after about 6 months, because the hard landings were so unpleasant.
Question:	Will these work well with Klipsch Reference Premiere speakers or is there better ones
Answer:	I would go with the heaviest duty type.

Product description

Ytuomzi New 20 pcs 24K Gold Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector





100% new and high quality

Material : Pure Copper,non-magnetic, 24k gold plated.

Double screws locking, no soldering.

Easy to fit for wire size up to 4mm.

Accept speaker wire: 8AWG, 9AWG, 10AWG, 11AWG, 12AWG, 13AWG,14AWG, 15AWG, 16AWG, 17AWG, 18AWG, 19AWG, 20AWG.





Package Includes:



10 x New 24K Gold Ytuomzi Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector Black

10 x New 24K Gold Ytuomzi Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector Red

• New 20 pcs 24K Gold Ytuomzi Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector
• Type: Audio Adapter/Converter, Package Included: 10 pairs ( 10 black + 10 red)
• Connector A: Banana Male, sold by Too Goods, please check before adding to your cart
• Material : Pure Copper., gold plated, Pure copper made, non-magnetic.
• Accommodate cable with wire size up to 4mm, Double screws locking, no soldering., Accepts 8AWG to 20AWG speaker wire

User questions & answers

Question:	What size screwdriver is required
Answer:	metal
Question:	Is the silver outer part plastic or metal (i.e. insulating or conductive
Answer:	5-8mm
Question:	Do the two screws both go through the copper wire? Or does one just apply pressure to the outer shielding
Answer:	4mm. Most standard banana plugs are. If you needed the 2mm or 3mm variety you would need to look for mini-banana plugs.
Question:	I bought the highest end version direct from website how come when I filled down the spades becauses they did not work it was a silver collor metal
Answer:	The ones I bought are for 10 and 12 gauge wire, they will work for 16 gauge wire but the wire will need to be anchored and secured tightly to the jack to avoid the wire bending back and forth and breaking.

Product description

Feature:

100% new and high quality.

Convenient and reliable

Pure copper with 24 K gold plating for maximum signal transfer and durability.

Double locking screws to secure the cable

Easy to adjust for a cable size of up to 3.5mm.

Material: copper pin and plastic cover

Color of the plastic handle: red and black

Size:

Internal diameter of the plastic cover: 4.5mm

Pin diameter: 4mm

Pin

length : 37mm Total length: 52mm

Banana plug 4mm Includes 10 pcs pegs (5 red and 5 black)



Package includes:

10pcs 4mm Banana male

• Pure copper with 24 K gold plating for maximum signal transfer and durability.
• Double locking screws to secure the cable
• Easy to adjust for a cable size of up to 3.5mm.
• Internal diameter of the plastic cover: 4.5mm ，Pin diameter: 4mm
• Package includes: 10pcs 4mm Banana male

User questions & answers

Question:	Will these fit Polk Audio Atrium 4 speakers
Answer:	Hello, When these are inserted, the base of the plug sticks out about 1 1/3" and then the cable's bend adds another 1/4" so you need about 1 3/4" of space to comfortable fit. Thanks, Mediabridge Customer Support 856-216-8222 [email protected]
Question:	Description says "double locking screws to secure the cable", but not shown in photos? are there screws or do you solder the wire
Answer:	Hello, These cables have pure copper speaker wire conductors. Thanks, Mediabridge Customer Support 856-216-8222 [email protected]
Question:	Are the red and black rubber shells heat shrink to protect from the elements
Answer:	These are excellent cables. I use them with studio quality bookshelf speakers paired with a Velodyne subwoofer. You can pay a lot more for something that may , or may not be a tiny bit better. I had Monster Cables before and heard no diminishment with these

Product description

New 12 pcs 24K Gold Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector





100% new and high quality

Material : Pure Copper,non-magnetic, 24k gold plated.

Double screws locking, no soldering.

Easy to fit for wire size up to 4mm.

Accept speaker wire: 8AWG, 9AWG, 10AWG, 11AWG, 12AWG, 13AWG,14AWG, 15AWG, 16AWG, 17AWG, 18AWG, 19AWG, 20AWG.





Package Includes:



6 x New 24K Gold Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector Black

6 x New 24K Gold Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector Red

• Type: Audio Adapter/Converter
• Material : Pure Copper., gold plated, Pure copper made, non-magnetic
• Package Included: 6pairs ( 6 black + 6 red)
• Accommodate cable with wire size up to 4mm, Double screws locking, no soldering., Accepts 8AWG to 20AWG speaker wire
• Double screws locking

User questions & answers

Question:	The ends on Nakamichi's that go into speaker terminals are so wide, they wont fit. Is there a trick? Sewell deadbolts work fine with my speakers
Answer:	This is one cable, with both + and -. Therefore you need only one cable for each speaker.

Product description

Banana plugs make speaker installation a breeze. They are designed for use with amplifiers or speakers that use traditional binding posts. Not only is it easier to make the connection on the back of your amp, it is safer, with no chance of stray wire strands creating a short across contacts. These high quality plugs are the closed screw type and can accept bare wire or spades. They are sized to fit speaker wire from 12 to 18 AWG. Each pair comes with one plug color coded red and the other coded black, for easy polarity identification. The plug body is made of brass, which is then plated with gold to help prevent corrosion and ensure smooth connections. This multi-pack includes five pairs of plugs, perfect for connecting the satellite and center channel speakers in a 5. 1 channel setup.

• Can accept bare wire or spades. Can accept 12 to 18 AWG speaker wires.
• Color coded Black/red rings for maintaining proper polarity
• Secure, positive contact with binding posts
• Corrosion resistant, 24K Gold plated brass plug
• Each order includes five pairs (10 plugs total)

User questions & answers

Question:	im trying to make my own test leads for different applications, will these work/fit with a voltmeter
Answer:	Depends. It should fit as the multimeters use standard banana plug socket innerds, but for years commercial test leads have no longer used bare plugs because of the hazards associated with accidental contact which would be shockingly dangerous if working with high voltage (yes, these meters are routinely used in high voltage electrical applications - my meter carries a CAT III rating for use with 1000V, CAT IV for 600 V). BUT, I mainly use my meter on ham radio stuff and sometimes on cars - all low voltage DC applications.I just ordered these to make a current (amperage) test rig with Anderson Power Pole sockets. Again, I stress that I am working with voltage running significantly less than 30V (sometimes 24 V systems in aviation or other automotive systems), but I will wrap the plug bodies in heat shrink insulation to minimize likelihood of contact.
Question:	I've read that these plugs can accept 12-18 AWG wire; however, I'd like to know what you all have used/what is working best
Answer:	I use 12 gauge on my fronts and 14 on my surrounds with no issues. The 12 gauge was a little difficult to get wrapped back around and then screw down, but I really don't know of any banana plug that would we easier, without going to the kind where they use a screw to fasten. This is the easier, cleaner look in my opinion!
Question:	The description says: "Can accept bare wire and spades. " How do you connect spades
Answer:	As PCKIDZ replied, this is a two function connector.The banana plugs are pushed into the hole in the end.If you unscrew the barrel which is knurled, the smaller shaft is exposed, where you can slip on your spade lug and then tighten the knurled shaft to secure the lug.
Question:	whats the differance between open screw and closed screw banna plugs
Answer:	"Open Screw" type plug (side wire) allows for daisy chaining or stacking additional banana plugs to the back. This is desirable in DJ applications if you're running a speakers in parallel and if your amp can handle the low impedances. Closed Screw type has the wire at the back.

Product features

Brass Body Construction

The plug body is made of brass, which is then plated with gold to help prevent corrosion and ensure smooth connections.

Color Coded Black/Red Rings For Maintaining Proper Polarity

Each pair comes with one plug color coded red and the other coded black, for easy polarity identification.

Can Accept 12 To 18 AWG Speaker Wires

These high quality plugs are the closed screw type and can accept bare wire or spades. They are sized to fit speaker wire from 12 to 18 AWG.

• [EASY INSTALLATION & DESIGN] Banana plugs make speaker wire installation a breeze and are great to use with A/V receivers, amplifiers, surround sound systems, banana wall plates
• [CLOSED TYPE DESIGN WITH DUAL SCREWS] Isolates wires which keep them from shorting out and the two set screws keep the wire connection secure
• [COLOR CODED AND GOLD PLATED CONNECTORS] Banana connectors are gold plated to resist corrosion and the collar is color coded for polarity identification
• [WORKS WITH MULTIPLE SIZES OF SPEAKER WIRE] Compatible with 12AWG to 18AWG speaker wire
• [LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY] All FosPower products come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	I buy last time this banana plugs for my receiver denon avr 6500h i try to inserted but it can't go through i thought this standerd for avr &spea
Answer:	It takes a standard screwdriver #0.
Question:	My Yahmaha amplifier has flip/squeeze plugs, not the round ones I'm seeing here. Will these work
Answer:	Hi, the silver outer part it's Metal (Aluminum). 24K Gold Nakamichi Speaker banana plug Audio Jack connector
Question:	Can i use these plugs with the speaker cables "rattlesnake 6" with a profile of 6mm^2? or what plugs are to prefer for these cables
Answer:	Both set screws should go through he wire. This allows a better contact.
Question:	is this a 4mm plug
Answer:	If the spades didn't work then there was a fault elsewhere...(whatever they're made of)

Product features

Gold Plated Connector

Prevents corrosion and insures a smooth connection.

Works with Multiple Sizes of Speaker Wire

For use with 12AWG to 18AWG speaker wire.

Design

FosPower's banana plugs make speaker installation simple. They are designed for use with speakers, A/V receivers, amplifiers, surround sound systems and banana wall plates that use banana style binding posts. Banana plugs make it easy to connect speaker wire to your amplifiers/receivers and speakers.

Color Coded

Conveniently color coded with two different colors for easy polarity identification.

Dual Screws

2 set screws secure the speaker wire to the banana plug.

Package Includes:

6 pairs of banana plugs (12 pieces)

Product description

Banana Plug To RCA Phono Adapters For Speakers Amp Receiver

This audio wire adapter cable provides an easy and reliable alternative to transform the banana connectors in your amplifier, receiver, wall plate or speakers into RCA jacks for convenience.

This banana plug to RCA phono wire cable is highly adaptable for speaker wire connections and super flexible for custom hookups. It has RCA jack on one end and banana connectors on the other end for positive and negative hookup.

Designed for all-purpose hookups with amplifiers, audio receivers, speakers, wall plates. Not only is it easier to make the connection on the back of your amp, it is safer, with no chance of stray wire strands creating a short across contacts.

Banana plug body is made of brass, which is then plated with gold to help prevent corrosion and ensure smooth connections.

This speaker wire adapter cable allows speakers or amp with banana type outputs to be connected via RCA audio cable. Ideal for use with all home stereo, home theater system or wall plates that do not have speaker wire input/output connections or allow for easy installation in tight areas.

This adapter cable is also suitable for turning any audio device containing speaker terminals into RCA connectors or from RCA to speaker terminals for installation.

Cables are color coded for polarity identification. Super easy setup for plug and play.

• Converts audio equipments with banana terminals into RCA phono type jacks for easy installation.
• Great for connecting speakers with banana plugs into stereo amp, A/V receiver or wall plates with RCA connectors.
• Great for connecting speakers with RCA plugs into amp, receiver with banana type connector.
• Cable cost saving solution by using inexpensive RCA cable for connection instead of using typical speaker wires.
• Corrosion resistant, 24K gold plated brass plug with Secure, positive contact with binding posts.

User questions & answers

Question:	My integrated amplifier doesnot have a preout, can I use these from my amplifier speaker terminals to connect my subwoofers rca cables to line in
Answer:	Probably not. Input usually means that some sort of powered device is sending a signal into your device. look for the subwoofer output. When you find it, trouble shoot your connections from that location. The answer then may be gleaned from one of the other questions regarding hooking up subwoofer to the lfe output.
Question:	what gauge wire is used
Answer:	Not if you tin the ends. Screws won't engage to tighten against the wires. 16 gauge would probably be ok.
Question:	Can these be used for the lead wires on a tens unit
Answer:	both sides are screw tight, no solder with this model
Question:	This for connecting a turntable to a harmon karman receiver that has no phono input? if not what do i need? thank you
Answer:	Yes if you know what your doing

Product description

GearIT Premium Braided Speaker Wire with Banana Plug combines great looks and durability with exceptional performance, making it the ideal speaker wire solution for the serious audiophile. The 12 AWG copper conductors have been tinned to prevent corrosion and the braided fabric outer jacket not only helps prevent damage to the jacket, but also won't scratch your speaker cabinets. Each wire is pre-terminated with color-coded, gold plated banana plugs at each end, ensuring that you can quickly and accurately connect your speakers to your amplifier. Backed by GearIT Lifetime Replacement Warranty, there is no better choice than GearIT Premium Braided Speaker Wire!

• Quick and easy installation for connecting a speaker to an A/V receiver or amplifier with banana plug style ports; Precision bolted interior banana plug terminations create a secure connection and a convenient alternative to cutting and terminating speaker wire with banana plugs *Package includes 1 cable*
• Maintain Best Audio and crisp clear sound with this dual conductor 12 AWG oxygen-free pure copper (OFC), color coding banana plug to enable matching polarity, high strand count wires in a no-slip PVC Y-Boot and a durable braided jacket
• High-end look with braided jacket wrapped around speaker wire, giving them extra protection to your speakers' finish allowing Pro-grade sound quality yet retaining the flexibility of ordinary speaker wire
• Professional Look packed with professional grade features, such as color-coded, brushed aluminum connectors, gold plated banana plugs, and braided fabric jacket, get the appearance of a professional installation without the cost and hassle
• Audiophile Equipment compatible with popular home theater equipment such as KEF LS50 Mini Monitor, Marantz PM-8005 Integrated Amplifier, Micca MB42X Bookshelf Speakers, Onkyo TX-8050 Network Stereo Receiver, Pioneer Andrew Jones Designed Center Channel Speaker / Bookshelf Loudspeakers / Floor standing Loudspeaker / Add-on Speakers for Dolby Atmos / Watt Powered Subwoofer, Polk Audio PSW505 12-Inch Powered Subwoofer, SMSL Class D Amplifier + Power Adapter and more!

User questions & answers

Question:	awg vs 14awg, what's the difference
Answer:	Hi, If the Nakamichi Speaker Banana Plug not fits your speak, we will give you a full refund, please email me your Order ID.
Question:	What is the Strand count of the copper wire per conductor
Answer:	No idea
Question:	Is this the cable for av receiver to speaker
Answer:	Yes, there are screws under the red/black insulators.
Question:	for a pair of speakers you need two of these
Answer:	No, they are a soft rubber cover that can be slid off to access the set screws.

Product features

Ultra High Performance Clear, Rich and Detailed Sound

• Quick and easy installation for connecting a speaker to an A/V receiver or amplifier
• Maintain Best Audio and crisp clear sound with this dual conductor 12 AWG oxygen-free pure copper (OFC)
• Color coding banana plug to enable matching polarity
• High strand count wires in a no-slip PVC Y-Boot and a durable braided jacket
• Brushed aluminum connectors and gold plated banana plug

Pure Copper, Oxygen Free and Premium Banana Plugs

1. High Strand Oxygen Free Copper Conductors
2. Dual locking screws
3. Metallic caps with polarity indicator
4. 24k gold plated connector for superior signal
5. PVC protective inner jacket

OFC vs CCA

• 99.9% Oxygen Free Cable
• Pure copper conductor
• Minimize distortion
• Minimize impurities
• Minimize copper air pockets

Specifications

• 12AWG copper conductors
• 165 strand count
• CL2 in-wall rated
• PVC Y-boot jacket
• Polarity color code
• Gold platted banana plugs

Where to use them?

• Surround sound receivers
• Speakers
• Binding post wall plates

• WGGE Closed screw type BANANA PLUG Material: copper ,Size: 4mm ,length: 45mm Surface: 24K gold plated, Color: red/black plastic ring
• It's accept bare wire or spades and 12 to 18 AWG speaker wires
• Color coded black/red rings for maintaining proper polarity
• Banana plugs make speaker wire installation a breeze and are great to use with A/V receivers, amplifiers, surround sound systems, banana wall plates. Material:Pure Copper, gold plated, Pure copper made, non-magnetic. Secure, positive contact with binding posts
• No soldering required. High quality.12 months manufacturer warranty and 24/7 hours WGGE customer service

User questions & answers

Question:	how do you connect the wire to the clip
Answer:	Yes you are correct, this is a 4mm Banana plug.

Product description

Silverback Speaker Wire from Sewell offers deeper bass, greater clarity, better imaging, and cleaner highs from your connected loudspeakers and AV receiver. We've developed this speaker with the highest quality standards in mind. Instead of getting 90 to 100 threads of copper in 12 AWG wire, we've put 259 strands of copper into each conductor. Not only does an incredibly high strand count bring greater flexibility to your installation, but it also allows the current to travel around each strand (259) so that the speaker setup can play with less distortion at higher levels because it can move more efficiently. This is called the “Skin Effect” of speaker wire. Silverback Speaker Wire was designed to overcome all obstacles that plague audio fidelity.

• 12 AWG wire
• Oxygen Free Manufacturing
• 259 Strand Count
• Pure Copper
• Premium Jacket for Durability

User questions & answers

Question:	These are sold as a 2-pack for around the same price on Sewell's own website. Are there two cables (2 sets of red/black) for two speakers
Answer:	The top, where the stem attached to the tree -- where you normally start peeling the banana. But, no need to peel first before using these, as they will plug right into the stem.
Question:	Can I use these speaker wires which are 12 gauge from a wall plate to my receiver if my in wall wire is 14 guage
Answer:	I read somewhere that says the gauge number is actually a fraction of an inch. So the higher the fraction the smaller the wire. e.g. 1/12" is larger than 1/16"
Question:	it is one cable or it is a pair
Answer:	No. It's a single conductor.
Question:	Can I cut one banana plug end to use bare wire with standard "clamp" terminal on stereo, even though the speakers I have are binding post connector
Answer:	It is pretty simple. You should have a whole in the middle of where your speaker wire hooks in. Instead of using raw wire you can attach it to the plug and then plug it in the receiver jack.

Product features

Silverback Pre-Terminated Cable

To get the most out of your high performance speaker system, you need high quality speaker wire. With a strand count that is over 2.5 times greater than most 12 AWG speaker wire and built in premium banana plugs, Silverback Speaker wire makes audiophile sound quality easier than ever to achieve.

Pure Copper

Pure copper conductors give you the best possible sound quality.

Oxygen Free

Silverback cable is 99.99% oxygen free. Cheaper cables sometimes have oxygen pockets in their copper conductors, which can reduce sound quality and ruin the cable over time.

Premium Banana Plugs

Silverback cables come pre-terminated with premium banana plugs to give you the cleanest, easiest install and the best possible connection.

• Can accept bare wire, spades, or other banana plugs. Can accept 12 to 18 AWG speaker wires.
• Color coded black/red rings for maintaining proper polarity
• Secure, positive contact with binding posts
• Corrosion resistant, 24K gold plated brass plug
• Each order includes FIVE pairs (10 plugs total)

User questions & answers

Question:	How do you connect these to a 12 volt "go Box" cover
Answer:	I do not know what a "go box" is.
Question:	When you disconnect the plugs, isn't it easy to short them by touching each other? looks like the whole piece is the same conductor
Answer:	If I understand your question correctly, once the plugs are disconnected from the receiver,there is no signal going through them, therefore no danger of short. You shouldn't be connecting or disconnecting the speakers with the unit on. Actually more likely to short out trying to install using bare wire connections instead of banana clips. The clips cover the bare wire so no chance of a stray strand or two shorting across the back of your component.
Question:	I have used open screw plugs for years; are there any substantial advantages to the closed screw type
Answer:	The big advantage is when installed correctly, you won't have any chance of stray wires sticking out. So then less chance of shorting the wires. On 14 gauge and smaller wire, it shouldn't be that hard to do to install correctly, easily. On 12 gauge wire, the maximum recommended for the monoprice plugs, the insulation doesn't fit very well into the body of the plug, so you just have to strip more insulation off to get it to go easier.One possible downside to them is that the wires stick straight out the back instead of coming out of the side. If you have wall mount speakers with a narrow clearance, that could be an issue. But you could get the open screw style to fix that. At the receiver, it was beneficial to me.
Question:	How do you connect these (closed and open type) to the speaker wire
Answer:	First I unscrew the banana connector, splice the wire and stick the open wire through the hole and fold it over the threading, then I screw the banana connector back together. I use two pairs of vise grips as it gets a little tough screwing them back together by hand since the wire catches the threads on the banana connectors. Hope this helped

Product features

Monoprice Gold Plated Speaker Banana Plugs

Banana plugs make speaker installation a breeze. They are designed for use with amplifiers or speakers that use traditional binding posts. Not only is it easier to make the connection on the back of your amp, it is safer, with no chance of stray wire strands creating a short across contacts.

These high quality plugs are the open screw type and can accept bare wire, spades, or other banana plugs. They are sized to fit speaker wire from 12 to 18 AWG. Each pair comes with one plug color coded red and the other coded black, for easy polarity identification.

The plug body is made of brass, which is then plated with gold to help prevent corrosion and ensure smooth connections.

This multi-pack includes five pairs of plugs, perfect for connecting the satellite and center channel speakers in a 5.1 channel setup.

Features:

• Can accept bare wire, spades, or other banana plugs
• Can accept 12 to 18 AWG speaker wires
• Color coded black/red rings for maintaining proper polarity

• Secure, positive contact with binding posts
• Corrosion resistant, 24K gold plated brass plug
• Each order includes five pairs (10 plugs total)