Right. Pry them open for a snug fit.
This will work, for a while. Does nothing to address the fundamental problem, that banana connectors rely on the spring of the metal for contact. At best this means sacrificing sonic characteristics in order to get enough spring action. At worst it means losing all contact. Its just an awful design. Buying convenience over functionality never does work out as beautifully as you imagine, does it?
Live and learn. Next time, spades.
This will work, for a while. Does nothing to address the fundamental problem, that banana connectors rely on the spring of the metal for contact. At best this means sacrificing sonic characteristics in order to get enough spring action. At worst it means losing all contact. Its just an awful design. Buying convenience over functionality never does work out as beautifully as you imagine, does it?
Live and learn. Next time, spades.