Monoprice 5 PAIRS OF High-Quality Gold Plated Speaker Pin Plugs, Pin Screw Type
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how do i get the pin to tighten onto the wire without slipping off?
A shopper
on Dec 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Unscrew the end closest to the narrow tip. Strip the stranded cable wire jacket about a 1/2 inch or so. Feed the wire into the fat (bottom) end. When the copper strands appear at the unscrewed end, gently fold the wire threads straight down all around the barrel of the base. Then screw the tip back over the bent down strands. (There's actually a video on the Monoprice site on how to do this.) The wire stays in the plugs pretty solidly.
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- Robert K on Dec 10, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 4, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Unscrew the end closest to the narrow tip. Strip the stranded cable wire jacket about a 1/2 inch or so. Feed the wire into the fat (bottom) end. When the copper strands appear at the unscrewed end, gently fold the wire threads straight down all around the barrel of the base. Then screw the tip back over the bent down strands. (There's actually a video on the Monoprice site on how to do this.) The wire stays in the plugs pretty solidly.
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- Robert K on Dec 10, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 4, 2017
1 watch the video on Monoprice how to install the banana Jax
2 refer to it while you install the Jax
3 .... thread in the stripped end of cable through the disassembled jack
4 spread the loose wire fibers equillaterally around the post
5 gently screw the other part of the lack onto the post you prepped and tighten till snug
2 refer to it while you install the Jax
3 .... thread in the stripped end of cable through the disassembled jack
4 spread the loose wire fibers equillaterally around the post
5 gently screw the other part of the lack onto the post you prepped and tighten till snug
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- Rudy W on Dec 10, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 21, 2016
Cut the stripped wire strands just long enough to fold over the end of the collar then tighten the pin over the collar. The folded ends of the wire will be trapped between the collar and the pin and hold there.
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- DaveH on Dec 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 16, 2017
There is an instructional video on the Monoprice product page that shows how to assemble the connectors. I suggest viewing that as it will be the most effective answer to your question.
Monoprice 5 PAIRS OF High-Quality Gold Plated Speaker Pin Plugs, Pin Screw Type
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- Scott D on Dec 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 8, 2017
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where is the video? no clue how to wire these
A shopper
on Dec 11, 2016
BEST ANSWER: You can bring up a video showing installation on the product page by clicking the arrow found under the large picture.
I have also linked it here if you wanted to watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BdyJHm0mDSw
I have also linked it here if you wanted to watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BdyJHm0mDSw
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You can bring up a video showing installation on the product page by clicking the arrow found under the large picture.
I have also linked it here if you wanted to watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BdyJHm0mDSw
I have also linked it here if you wanted to watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BdyJHm0mDSw
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 18, 2018
Unscrew the bottom piece. Match your black or red wire , then thread thru the bottom. Bend the wires down around the bottom threads. Screw back onto the the main section securing the wire. Insert plug into appropriate slot on back of speaker you are connecting, matching the red and black. Hope this helps. Thanks.
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- Matthew C on Dec 19, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 1, 2018
It's very easy to connect bare wire with these. You slide the wire in and screw the back half of the connector down. These worked well for me and at this price they are a real bargain. Hope that helps.
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- JOHN D on Dec 19, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2018
well not using them as I did not feel they clamped the wire tight enough. I was trying to use them with 12 awg wire.
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- Leslie W on Dec 18, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 21, 2017
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How many screws on each connector?
A shopper
on Sep 10, 2019
BEST ANSWER: They don't use screws. You seperate the connector by unscrewing it then insert the bare wire into the bottom half of the connector and spread the strands over the connector. Then screw it back together again. No seperate screws needed..
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- Thomas M on Sep 10, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 28, 2018
BEST ANSWER: They don't use screws. You seperate the connector by unscrewing it then insert the bare wire into the bottom half of the connector and spread the strands over the connector. Then screw it back together again. No seperate screws needed..
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- Thomas M on Sep 10, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 28, 2018
One screw on each connector. Pin has threads that screw on to the main connector to hold the stranded wires in place..
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- Gary on Sep 10, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 11, 2018
One. The interior screws into the exterior.
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- art j on Sep 10, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 14, 2018
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Can a banana plug be plugged into the back of one of these instead of a wire to make it into a banana plug to spring pin adapter?
Eric L
on Mar 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I use these plugs in my home theater system and I’m totally happy with them. I cannot honestly tell you that I’ve used them in direct conjunction with the spring pin adapters - sorry I can’t be of more help!
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- New User U on Mar 26, 2019
- Purchased on May 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I use these plugs in my home theater system and I’m totally happy with them. I cannot honestly tell you that I’ve used them in direct conjunction with the spring pin adapters - sorry I can’t be of more help!
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- New User U on Mar 26, 2019
- Purchased on May 29, 2018
I have the banana and the pin plug from monoprice and the bonana plugs will plug into the back of the pin plugs for a snug worry free connection , I hope this helps
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- Dan W on Jun 9, 2019
- Purchased on May 9, 2019
No. I was hoping to do the same but the banana plug male side is too big for the female side of this plug.
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- Tayyib S on Mar 26, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 14, 2018
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Can the pins be bent 90 degrees without breaking? Need to shape them to fit on the back of a vintage amplifier.
Steve L
on Nov 29, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not recommend doing so as there is a very high probability that they will indeed fail. I apologize for the inconvenience
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- Jeff M Staff on Jan 31, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Hello, thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not recommend doing so as there is a very high probability that they will indeed fail. I apologize for the inconvenience
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- Jeff M Staff on Jan 31, 2017
I can confirm this....I've broken two in this way...even after heating them up a bit with a heat gun.
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- Scott D on Dec 11, 2017
- Purchased on Jan 8, 2017
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If connecting speakers in parallel, can these be used to come in from each side of the spring loaded connector?
Jason M
on Dec 22, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes., as long as you don't let them touch each other.
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- Daniel M on Dec 22, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes., as long as you don't let them touch each other.
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- Daniel M on Dec 22, 2017
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2017
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What size are the pin connectors? The openings on my receiver are very small, and the 12 gauge wire I bought will not fit without a lot of trimming of the copper strands (defeating the purpose of a larger wire). I could go with a higher gauge wire I know, but I bought the 12 gauge so thought I'd try to use it and get the benefits of the lower gauge wire. If the pin connectors fit the receiver that would be great.
A shopper
on Dec 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: *Clarification: By size, I mean how wide are the connectors at both ends? Thanks!
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- New User U on Dec 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: *Clarification: By size, I mean how wide are the connectors at both ends? Thanks!
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I have a Bose Acustimass 16ii and the cube speakers have a spring clip. These plugs are too long to fit, can the be cut shorter or do you have another product that works better?
A shopper
on May 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, you can remove pieces of the plugs to make them shorter.
Yes, you can remove pieces of the plugs to make them shorter.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
Yes, you can remove pieces of the plugs to make them shorter.
Yes, you can remove pieces of the plugs to make them shorter.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 12, 2019
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What is the effective gauge or the diameter or the PIN?
I see the PIN end is sectioned, can you trim the end to shorten them without damaging them?
Why on earth did you not insulate these? Without adding some sort of insulation this is a disaster waiting to happen since the spring clips are usually pretty close together, especially on older receivers.
I see the PIN end is sectioned, can you trim the end to shorten them without damaging them?
Why on earth did you not insulate these? Without adding some sort of insulation this is a disaster waiting to happen since the spring clips are usually pretty close together, especially on older receivers.
Chris B
on May 9, 2018
What size is the shaft? Thinking about heat shrink to prevent them from shorting out to each other.
Fred S
on May 5, 2020
What size are these in mm?
eli m
on Feb 5, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5
Good speaker connectors
These were just what I needed. They make speaker connection easier.
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Perfect for many different types of receivers and outlets
Be sure to seat the wires somewhat evenly, and these are fantastic speaker plugs! You can clip them to an appropriate length.
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Rated 2 out of 5
Not a good connection
Did not work as intended. The spring connections on the speakers and receiver do not hold these securely enough to prevent them from bumping together. They flop around, presenting the possibility of a short. They would be OK for use with binding post connections, but a good choice for spring clips.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Neat and Easy
This is the way to go if you're still connecting your speakers with bare wire.. Attaching these pin connectors to my cable was a breeze. Well worth the time and money.
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Rated 5 out of 5
excellent service and quality
excellent service and quality
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Rated 2 out of 5
Redesign needed
These pin plugs would be really nice if outside walls were insulated?however they are not and if you have a confined area where these pins connect the positive and negative will touch? not good unless you insulate them like I did with shrink tubing.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Would buy again
The quality looks good, still not installed yet
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Rated 2 out of 5
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they don't work to connect to vintage sx980 pioneer receiver because the outer part you tighten to hold wire isn't insulated from the inner part-so too much chance of hitting each other on back of spring loaded amp connections-which are floppy at best, with catastrophic results from a potentially dead short
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Rated 3 out of 5
Insecure connection
Actually doesnt work that well. The pins connecting to the speaker input is not secure and can move around. It is possible that the wobbly units can in advertently touch, shorting out the speaker. Wrapping on of the units in electrical tape can avoid shorts if they touch.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Makes connecting speakers so much easier!
I purchased these to go with my new Monoprice 5.1 surround sound system (#10565), and they work great and fit nicely in the spring connectors.
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