Spades Verses Bananas?

I build Audio Power Cables on a bespoke basis and the problem is emitter/collector then collector/emitter. This means always Spade at amp and always Banana at speaker. If you are making the cables yourself use WBT Silver Solder if it's relevant. The idea of holding large gauge cable with tiny screws is not the best and solder flows round and through things. With these connectors keep things simple such as Kimber.

+1 for locking bananas

Been using Monster Cable X-Terminators.

Attach your own ends, change them as needed.

I showed the locking bananas above.

https://www.parts-express.com/Stacking-Banana-Plug-with-Dual-Set-Screws-Poly-Carbonate-Sh-091-3608?quantity=1

You attach them yourself, via two set screws, then the long internal screw spreads/tightens/locks the banana in it’s socket. 

These spades attach with two set screws also

both take up to 8 AWG

https://www.parts-express.com/5-16-Spade-Terminal-with-Dual-Set-Screws-and-Poly-Carbonate-091-3606?quantity=1

I’ve tried both and I prefer banana plugs.  Easy to plug and unplug and secure connections for my equipment and speakers.  Especially user friendly when having to switch connections in the back of all my gear.  I haven’t noticed a difference in sound so I think it’s personal preference in my experience. 

I believe that spades make a better connection, because I think it has more surface contact area. Sonically though, I have never heard a difference.

At my speakers I prefer banana's. They allow a better connection with my short cables, while spades would require a little longer cable.

ozzy