Do the speaker terminals accept banana plugs?
2073164
Yes, all of the speaker terminals can be direct wired or use banana plugs. My set-up is using banana plugs with no issues.
1049962
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.
918167
No. You can use regular speaker wire. Banana plugs are just more convenient and sound better.
1047955
I used the RCA plug, but if you dont have a RCA plugplug one of the banana plug into the center speaker. You will find that you dont need the center channel. I quit using mine quite a time ago. I am using good speakers and they work fine. Hope this helps.
176750
Yes you can connect banana plugs to every speaker output on this receiver. . .
176132
No, there are screwtype/banana terminals but the sound clarity is overrated. For less money you can find amps with more features that sound as good or better,
950660
You can put the speaker wire in thru the side OR the back of the banana plug. Make certain to buy the largest gauge wire. I bought 18 ga for small Element speakers and the wires don't stay in the clips. Bummer.
2011236
Spades are a more secure alternative in the end connection but you have to be careful they don't touch. (My higher end speakers require them.) Bananas, while convenient 'plug 'n play', can loosen over time. (My other two pairs 'demand' them.) Alot of speakers have a set up that allows choice between screw or plug. Both are mainstays and neither are particularly 'pretty' are they? (Who cares!...don't see 'em anyway and both work well.)
1904059
Other than the banana plugs which seems to be slightly loose when plugged in, what other connectors are suitable?
341035
Yes, you can use banana plugs to connect to these speakers. This is how I have wired up my system.
176133
Yes, it does need banana plugs. I don't remember that it came with them. I recycled mine from a previous amp.
1448719
They are pins and not banana plugs. I google the image of the back of one of your speakers and they look like they take whats called a banana plug. Often times, the plugs that banana plugs plug into can be unscrewed revealing a hole where you can snake in a speaker wire then tighten the screw on the terminal for it to hold in place. I cannot tell if this is the case with your speaker terminals. Nonetheless, your question is with regards to these terminators. If your terminals are in fact banana plug terminals, then use banana plugs instead. If not, I WOULD NOT use these as terminators for your speaker wire. As you can see, there is no insulation around these and if they touch, it will short out the speaker and can cause damage to your receiver or amplifier. Note also that the pins on these appear as though they can be bent. That is not the case in my experience. Not sure what material its made from but it is certainly not malleable. Once you bend it, it will snap off. So all in all, DO NOT USE THESE.
1669546
Perhaps you are talking about 'BANANA plugs' which are made for regular two strand speaker wire (think lamp cord). The subs I've worked with all used the RCA plug to receive signals from the 'subwoofer-out' non-amplified port on the amplifier. If there is no sub port on amp, use the BANANA plugs or twist terminals in and out, to place subwoofer input from L&R; channels before the L&R; speakers. Either way Banana plugs are readily available. IF you are using outdoor type Public Address, concert sound stuff ( Peavey, etc.), then yes they all use 1/4" big plugs for rugged, easily repairable, simplicity. Perhaps you are talking about 'BANANA plugs' which are made for regular two strand speaker wire (think lamp cord). The subs I've worked with all used the RCA plug to receive signals from the 'subwoofer-out' non-amplified port on the amplifier. If there is no sub port on amp, use the BANANA plugs or twist terminals in and out, to place subwoofer input from L&R; channels before the L&R; speakers. Either way Banana plugs are readily available. IF you are using outdoor type Public Address, concert sound stuff ( Peavey, etc.), then yes they all use 1/4" big plugs for rugged, easily... » Read More Perhaps you are talking about 'BANANA plugs' which are made for regular two strand speaker wire (think lamp cord). The subs I've worked with all used the RCA plug to receive signals from the 'subwoofer-out' non-amplified port on the amplifier. If there is no sub port on amp, use the BANANA plugs or twist terminals in and out, to place subwoofer input from L&R; channels before the L&R; speakers. Either way Banana plugs are readily available. IF you are using outdoor type Public Address, concert sound stuff ( Peavey, etc.), then yes they all use 1/4" big plugs for rugged, easily repairable, simplicity. « Show Less
225216
No, bare wires are fine, unless you prefer the convenience of using plugs to connect and disconnect the speaker wires. How often do you do that? The terminals are designed to secure bare wires. I bought a box of banana plugs and wind up returning them unopened.
1479900
i have an strdh520, and the only connections for banana plugs are the front l/r speakers for some strange reason so i wouldnt go ahead and buy this many plugs cos you wont need them!!
991334
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.
2191429
Yes it accepts banana plugs. Regular Speaker wire without banana plugs will work, but I think bananas are a lot more convenient and provide a more solid connection. BTW, this is an absolutely phenomenal amp for the money.