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banana plugs - open or closed screw

11K views 11 replies 8 participants last post by  ChromeJob 
#1 ·
I can't tell the difference from the pics I've found at monoprice.
I assume it is an assembly procedure difference?
In any case, why one or the other?
 
#3 ·
Try these - they are both. They are well made and hold the wire securely.
 
#5 ·
I prefer this style of connector (though mine are Monster, no longer made). Very clean, pretty easy to assemble, and if you cut the insulation diligently, nothing exposed.

http://amzn.com/B006U3O566
 
#9 ·
Closed screw are definitely the best for the receiver end. Open screw is better at the speaker end if you don't have room for the wire sticking straight out or don't like the look. Otherwise I like the closed screw. The closed screw are more difficult to get the wire secured, but not a huge deal IMO.
 
#10 ·
Really? The ones I use, simply feed the wire (16awg or better) through, splay it out around the shaft, screw the tip on. Done, secured. Easier than making a PBJ sandwich.
 
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