Monoprice 5 PAIRS Of High-Quality Gold Plated Speaker Banana Plugs, Closed Screw Type
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how do you connect cable to banana plugs ?
A shopper
on Jan 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Monoprice actually has a video that shows the stripping and feeding the wire through the center of the bottom half on non-plug half. You then flare the bare stranded wire over the end of that portion of the connector. It doesn't take much and when you screw the banana plug end onto the bottom half it traps all those flared strands between the mating surfaces. I give them a tug after installation to make sure the connection would fail during final installation. They hold nice and tight when installed properly. If you try to flare too much wire you will have difficulty installing the plug half but with a bit of practice you will be install each plug in about 1 minute.
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- Raymond A on Jan 23, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 8, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Monoprice actually has a video that shows the stripping and feeding the wire through the center of the bottom half on non-plug half. You then flare the bare stranded wire over the end of that portion of the connector. It doesn't take much and when you screw the banana plug end onto the bottom half it traps all those flared strands between the mating surfaces. I give them a tug after installation to make sure the connection would fail during final installation. They hold nice and tight when installed properly. If you try to flare too much wire you will have difficulty installing the plug half but with a bit of practice you will be install each plug in about 1 minute.
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- Raymond A on Jan 23, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 8, 2017
There are two set screws that connect the cable very securely.
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- Richard J on Apr 8, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 27, 2016
Very simple: unscrew the base from the plug, cut the speaker wire to the length you need, and insert it in the base. Then tighten. I like to strip off about an extra 16" of the clear jacket, to get a little more wire on the connection.
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- Dean H on Apr 8, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 14, 2017
Strip away the plastic sheath with utility knife or cable stripper. Take the exposed copper wire and twist tightly. Put wire thru hole in banana plug and lock in by turning screw. Easy Peezy! Do same for receiver speaker terminal.
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- Mark H on Feb 1, 2017
The outer barrel screws off and there is screw to clamp down wire
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- MITCH M on Jan 12, 2017
- Purchased on May 5, 2016
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are these stackable on top of each of each other?
MURTAZA T
on Feb 7, 2019
BEST ANSWER: technically they do not stack,however they do fit into each other and you can stack
but you have to wire them from the side as they are designed for the wire to go in the end
but you have to wire them from the side as they are designed for the wire to go in the end
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- michael i on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: technically they do not stack,however they do fit into each other and you can stack
but you have to wire them from the side as they are designed for the wire to go in the end
but you have to wire them from the side as they are designed for the wire to go in the end
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- michael i on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 12, 2018
N0, they are not stackable. The banana plugs fit on the end of the cable. There is no place to plug another banana plug into them.
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- R D on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 15, 2018
Yes. I have them on an 8 port wall plate and there is plenty of room. They also worked fine on the rear of a HT receiver.
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- Charles W on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2018
No the wire comes out the middle.
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- William P D on Feb 10, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2018
Yes they are
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- Merlion P on Feb 8, 2019
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Do they plug into the back of stereo receiver?
A shopper
on May 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, if it has standard speaker inputs. Not the spring style speaker wire connections.
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- JUSTIN W S on Aug 6, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, if it has standard speaker inputs. Not the spring style speaker wire connections.
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- JUSTIN W S on Aug 6, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2020
yes, put wire through and drape around 360 degrees and screw top back on. works well.
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- crimson on Aug 6, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 12, 2020
Yes, if your receiver has RCA connections or speaker banana plug type posts
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- Brian A on Aug 6, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 11, 2020
Yes as long as the receiver has the ports on the back of the receiver.
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- Charles U on Aug 6, 2021
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Would you recommend using banana plugs on both ends- speaker and amp? If so, I would need 16 pairs or 8 pairs of plugs?
New User U
on Sep 25, 2022
BEST ANSWER: There are twice as many total plugs as there are pairs - if you buy 5 pairs, you get 10 total plugs. If you are connecting 2 speakers to 1 amp, you need 4 plugs on the speaker end, and 4 plugs on the amp end, if you are using banana plugs at both speaker and amp ends. You will have to research on your own whether your speakers and/or amp can accept banana plugs and extrapolate from there how many plugs you'll need.
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- Carl S on Sep 27, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: There are twice as many total plugs as there are pairs - if you buy 5 pairs, you get 10 total plugs. If you are connecting 2 speakers to 1 amp, you need 4 plugs on the speaker end, and 4 plugs on the amp end, if you are using banana plugs at both speaker and amp ends. You will have to research on your own whether your speakers and/or amp can accept banana plugs and extrapolate from there how many plugs you'll need.
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- Carl S on Sep 27, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2021
Yes, I use these on any connection that will accept bananas, so most of my cables have these connections on both ends. So yes, figure two pairs per speaker (10 pairs for 5.1, etc) unless you have speakers that have spring clips or have boundary issues like ceiling/wall mounts that don’t allow the plugs to protrude.
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- NATHAN B on Sep 27, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2021
It depends on what you want. it's two per speaker, and an additional 2 if you want them for the receiver
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- Christopher R on Sep 27, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 26, 2021
Both ends provided both the amp/receiver and the speakers support banana plugs. Two pair per speaker.
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- T H on Sep 27, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 16, 2021
Yes. Use banana plugs for both ends. You would need 4 plugs (2 pairs) per speaker.
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- Gina B on Sep 25, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 12, 2021
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Can a 12 gauge speaker wire be soldered into the closed screw type banana plugs?
A shopper
on Jul 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I suggest you watch the video, as there is no need to do. The wires will not come out, and will continue to make good contact with the plug if you use the plug as described. I am in the professional audio business and can tell you that reliability is key.
Soldering will probably cause issues with the internal screw threads engaging. Hope that helps!
Dave
Soldering will probably cause issues with the internal screw threads engaging. Hope that helps!
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- Dave Day on Jul 12, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I suggest you watch the video, as there is no need to do. The wires will not come out, and will continue to make good contact with the plug if you use the plug as described. I am in the professional audio business and can tell you that reliability is key.
Soldering will probably cause issues with the internal screw threads engaging. Hope that helps!
Dave
Soldering will probably cause issues with the internal screw threads engaging. Hope that helps!
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- Dave Day on Jul 12, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 14, 2017
I don’t see why you couldn’t solder a 12 ga. Wire in, though it could be a tight fit. I’ve used 14 ga. stranded wire installed the conventional way without any audible sound degradation
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- Steve B on Jul 12, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2017
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Can this banana plug fit in Yamaha HTR 5990 receiver ?
New User U
on Jan 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We have nto tested these plugs on that specific receiver but it looks like it has standard banana plug ports so they would probably work.
We have nto tested these plugs on that specific receiver but it looks like it has standard banana plug ports so they would probably work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We have nto tested these plugs on that specific receiver but it looks like it has standard banana plug ports so they would probably work.
We have nto tested these plugs on that specific receiver but it looks like it has standard banana plug ports so they would probably work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 10, 2020
Hi, the answer is yes. The banana plugs will fit your Yamaha 5990 reciever. They are very easy to use and install, just make sure you have enough clearance in your back cabinet for the extension of the plugs and cables.
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- Gabriel H on Jan 10, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 27, 2019
Based on a photo of the Yamaha I found online, yes
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- John B on Jan 10, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 17, 2019
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How long are these plugs?
Ari P
on Mar 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: They're 1 3/4" full length, but only 1" sticks out when plugged into your device.
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- Raymond Wagner W on Jun 30, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: They're 1 3/4" full length, but only 1" sticks out when plugged into your device.
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- Raymond Wagner W on Jun 30, 2018
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Can these plugs be used with the Onkyo RZ-820 amplifier??
Sath
on Jun 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes they are compatible with any receiver capable of accepting banana plugs.
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- Brian D on Jun 3, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes they are compatible with any receiver capable of accepting banana plugs.
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- Brian D on Jun 3, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 14, 2018
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Can I unscrew the banana plug part of product # 9436 and screw in the pin plug part of this (product # 5975) without removing the wires? Is the threading the same?
Brian F
on May 24, 2020
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BEST ANSWER: Yes the ends can be unscrewed separate from the nut that holds the wire and the tips have the same thread size so swapping out the banana for straight pins will work.
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- Richard C on May 25, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes the ends can be unscrewed separate from the nut that holds the wire and the tips have the same thread size so swapping out the banana for straight pins will work.
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- Richard C on May 25, 2020
I believe it shares a common base.
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- Jason C on May 24, 2020
- Purchased on Oct 16, 2019
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Where is the video located?
A shopper
on Oct 23, 2020
BEST ANSWER: These do not carry video. These are plugs for speakers. Most likely if you want video, you want an HDMI cable
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- sierick on Oct 25, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These do not carry video. These are plugs for speakers. Most likely if you want video, you want an HDMI cable
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- sierick on Oct 25, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 12, 2019
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I have a Yamaha A/V 3060 receiver. I tried the Affinity banana plug but, they were too large. I read they need to be 4mm. Would these be the correct size?
Tyson R
on Jun 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Sorry to hear the Affinity were too large. These banana plugs will be 4.5mm in OD. These should fit fine for the connector will collapse a bit when plugged in and expand to secure it in the port.
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- Mark P Staff on Jul 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Sorry to hear the Affinity were too large. These banana plugs will be 4.5mm in OD. These should fit fine for the connector will collapse a bit when plugged in and expand to secure it in the port.
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- Mark P Staff on Jul 13, 2017
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Will the Nimbus 12AWG and banana plugs work well to construct a set of cables to connect between an AVR and the wall plate? I'm concerned about flexibility. All my in-wall cable runs are 12AWG.
Mike E
on May 28, 2018
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BEST ANSWER: I bought 3 sets of 5 pairs banana plugs.it's very good products.
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- Pak C on May 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I bought 3 sets of 5 pairs banana plugs.it's very good products.
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- Pak C on May 28, 2018
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I'm considering over-engineering my cables by soldering the banana plugs onto the cables. Can anyone recommend a technique video? My plan is to use 12AWG Nimbus cable.
Mike E
on May 28, 2018
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BEST ANSWER: I've done the same thing. Just strip 3/8 in" off each of the copper leads and twist. Put them in the banana clips and tighten. Then solder the tips it will penetrate thru the copper wire if you get it got enough . Then the banana clips will not come loose and the copper won't tarnish
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- DOMINIC A on May 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I've done the same thing. Just strip 3/8 in" off each of the copper leads and twist. Put them in the banana clips and tighten. Then solder the tips it will penetrate thru the copper wire if you get it got enough . Then the banana clips will not come loose and the copper won't tarnish
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- DOMINIC A on May 29, 2018
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The back end of the plug appears to be metallic (rather than plastic as in some other brands). Is there a risk of shorting if ends of the positive and negative banana plug touch each other?
Rajesh K
on Dec 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they will short. These are not intended to "hot plug". Only connect or disconnect with power off. Do not ever operate your power amp with the amp end of a speaker cable connected and the speaker end disconnected. There may be exceptions to this rule with specific sound reinforcement/commercial combinations, but that is a very rare situation. You can add clear heatshrink to these is you want to provide protection from unusual situations.
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- ROBERT B on Nov 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, they will short. These are not intended to "hot plug". Only connect or disconnect with power off. Do not ever operate your power amp with the amp end of a speaker cable connected and the speaker end disconnected. There may be exceptions to this rule with specific sound reinforcement/commercial combinations, but that is a very rare situation. You can add clear heatshrink to these is you want to provide protection from unusual situations.
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- ROBERT B on Nov 29, 2019
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Why does the flanged end of a banana clip unscrew? I just recently noticed it completely by accident!
A shopper
on Nov 20, 2022
BEST ANSWER: My best guest is so you can change/flip the colored collars on them. I’d also like to know if they have a more specific use other than that
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- John S on Nov 20, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2021
BEST ANSWER: My best guest is so you can change/flip the colored collars on them. I’d also like to know if they have a more specific use other than that
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- John S on Nov 20, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2021
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Can I fit 2 x 14g cables in this, for bi-wiring?
Michal M
on Jun 20, 2018
Can I connect 2 18G wires into one banana plug? I'm trying to wire 2 speakers to an amp that uses a spring connection and 2 banana plugs won't fit.
A shopper
on Nov 20, 2018
CAN I USE BANANNA PLUGS TO STEP DOWN , FOR TATTOO CLIP CORDS , FOOT PEDAL , I JUST BOUGHT A HY3003D LINEAR DC POWER CONVERTER FOR TATTOOING, I HAVE TO CONVERT ALL MY ENDS?????THANX JOEY DEE
New User U
on Mar 13, 2020
When are you going to make these work with 10 gauge wire?
New User U
on Apr 29, 2021
How do you secure a canble in the plug?
A shopper
on Nov 6, 2021
The description states that spade lugs can be used with these. How are they connected?
A shopper
on Mar 4, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5
Gold plated brass banana plugs. The plating could be a little better. For the price it can't be beat.
5 pairs for an unbelievable price.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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As advertised - they came well packaged, and worked as expected. So much better than trying to jam braided wire into a post.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Great plug for the price just mine oxidized
Great plugs only thing I will say is that mine oxidized that are near my ceiling so I assume it is due to heat. I live in Az so it does get hot and the other plugs I have that go to the 7.2 wall plate and receiver are still great no issues. 11 years and still going and no issues. Monoprice did offer to send back to replace but I didn't want to wait for a replacement since my family and I watch a lot of stuff in the theater room.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Well worth it
Perfect for my application
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Banana plugs
Awesome product nothing but the best from Monoprice
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Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent product
Excellent build, very heavy and durable. A steal at this price, thank you!
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Rated 1 out of 5
Inconsistent.
I bought a pack of these for my home theater setup. They just aren?t reliable in plugging in. Klipsch speakers, Emotiva amp, Marantz receiver. They may or may not stay in. Mostly not. I can?t recommend.
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Perfect fit
Just as described, fast shipping.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Good quality banana plugs that worked well without issues.
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Rated 3 out of 5
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These are good banana plugs, but they don't fit completely with Monoprice's wall plates (2 mm gap between plug and socket). They sound fine, though. I'm not sure what I'll do next.
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