Do I need to use banana plugs to connect wires?
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No you don't. They have compression connections. Just strip speaker wire and wire directly. Great speakers for the price.
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You sure can. That's what I'm using and they work great. It takes a little extra time initially to connect the wires to the banana plugs, but after that it's easy.
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I have this speaker-amp combination. If the banana plugs fit, your speaker wire choice looks great.
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The speaker has two sets of binding posts connected by jumpers. Using the dual binding posts, you can bi-amp or bi-wire the speakers. The binding post terminals will accept banana plugs (single only), pin-connectors, spade-connectors, and bare wire.
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I purchased some 'Banana Plugs' much like these: http://www.amazon.com/Connector-Banana-Plugs-Screw-Black/dp/B0093F4ROI/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357572009&sr=1-3&keywords=banana+plugs+for+speakers They are simple to affix to your speaker wiring and will plug into the fittings on the rear of the Sony unit with ease. Directly wiring the terminals is possible, but tiring and difficult. The plugs are the way to go.
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It does not appear to accept banana plugs. I guess you would call it a binding post where you wrap the speaker cable around it and tighten the plastic nut on top. There are actually 2 sets on each speaker which are jumped together. You can remove the jumper and separately drive high/low frequencies from 2 different amps.
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Are you using banana plugs or binding post clips? Banana plugs work best,however,if they are 8 Ohm you will need a bigger amp.
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The subwoofer outputs use RCA style connectors, all other speaker outputs are screw/banana plug type. So you can insert bare speaker wire and screw it up tight or attach your wires to banana plugs and insert those. Banana plugs don't provide any extra contact or quality, so don't be fooled into buying expensive ones. I get great sound from a pack of 20 I bought for $10, and chose to do so only because it's easier to insert and remove them.
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Bare speaker wire, although I never attempted to use banana plugs on this but I believe the holes are too small.
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I recommend getting good quality banana plugs for the wires. They are easy to get on Amazon..You don't need anything else other than that for an easy plug-in to the receiver. Of course, you need your HDMI cables..
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No. You can use regular speaker wire. Banana plugs are just more convenient and sound better.
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Buy Banana plug if you want them: Soundsoul 24k Gold Connector Banana Plugs, Open Screw Type 24 Pack (12 Red, 12 Black)Or just use your wires as they are... the binding posts will also accept bare wire.
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I purchased some 'Banana Plugs' much like these: Soundsoul 24k Gold Connector Banana Plugs, Open Screw Type 24 Pack (12 Red, 12 Black) They are simple to affix to your speaker wiring and will plug into the fittings on the rear of the Sony unit with ease. Directly wiring the terminals is possible, but tiring and difficult. The plugs are the way to go.
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Short Answer: NopeLonger Answer: Banana plugs are more convenient after you put them on but not required. We've got some speakers in our sun room and carport that are wired to my receiver's location in our living room; no banana plugs on those. I connected them to same inputs as the two tower speakers in our living room that I put banana plugs on.
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No the clear rubber stays on the wire You just need to cut off about one inch on the end to connect to your Banana plugs or directly to your stereo connectionThis can be fine carefully with scissors or wire cutters if you have them
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Screw terminals are used, just use regular audio wire, then get a banana plug wall outlet
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Deadbolt Banana Plugs are used for making a strong speaker connection and for the back of your receiver ..And makes it look very professional. Easy to install no soldering needed.