No binding post a good idea?


Hi.
I want to ask your opinion about my "No binding post" idea. I think the binding post degrades the quality of signal and sound very much because the post is made of one of larger metal in the signal chain. If a speaker cable from an amp is directly connected to speaker's internal wire, the signal will be purer. I have a design (pat. pend.) for a binding post without the metal connection bar. Do you think the sound will be better? What should I consider a relation to the sound with NBP?

My initial test was very positive. I'd like know your opinion before I invest money on this project. I appreciate your help in advance!
mihorn

Showing 2 responses by ctsooner

My Quicksilver silver mono's use strips to screw the wire/spades to. The Vandy's use the same type of connector. They do work better and are very easy to use. I love the Cardas Clamping system on my Ayre. It's just one screw for both wires and it gives a solid connection. Hard wired would be the way to go if you could pull it off. Vandy 7's with his new amp would have been a way to have the manufacturer do it. Bryston also has their own speakers as does Mac and a few more. If you have a way to cold clamp the wires, it would be better than solder. The only problem is that most folks have or can only get their favorite cables with connectors already attached. If you had speaker wire that matched your internal wire and did it that way, it would work. The problem is that it looses it's efficiency if the amp end doesn't use the same connector I would think.
What are the measurements that say your's is best?  That's quite a bold statement.  

I know a few designers who have actually sat down and listened to many different binding posts, terminals etc..  They have hard wired as their reference.  A couple have gone with the new teflon barrier strips with gold plated screws. Some use the WBT's and some use Cardas.  

Those are the three different binding methods of those I know who have actually gone through this process.  

Bottom line is that this is only for the DIY crowd and that's cool and a blast for those who like to tinker.  It's all part of a fun hobby.