Monoprice 5PRJX74047 Gold Plated Open Screw Speaker Banana Plugs - 5 Pairs - Ideal for Speaker Wire, Home Theater Systems, Wall Plates, and More Review

I see reviews on here that say "You have to insert the wire from the side!" No, that's just one possibility. Insert the wire from the side if you want the connector to be stackable. In other words, a plug fits at the end. But if you don't need it, insert the wire from the back as shown in the photo for black. (The picture shows 16 AWG wire.) I think they are fully functional and suitable for general use. Note, however, that the threads of the screws are very coarse and therefore the force…

First, they work with thinner wires like 16 AWG lamp/speaker wire. If you don't want to use the side holes, strip 1/2 inch insulation from the ends of the wires, tuck it into the ends of the loose connectors, and then use a second connector (or something that fits) to pierce the sides. hole and slide the bare wire out the other side. Tighten the screw and you have a secure connection. Just. No vise required. a channel lock pliers, wide open, placing the tip of the cork against the upper jaw of…

These are well made, durable connectors. Use them before attempting to connect speaker wire to your speakers if your amp and speakers have banana plugs/pins. My rear channels (polk dipole surround speakers) had a colored (red/black) plug in the banana plug that popped out. My center channel doesn't support banana plugs, but my front left/right floorstanding speakers do, as does my Denon receiver. So once I measured the cable lengths and screwed those jacks in, everything was a breeze. . I have…