speaker wire termination

Forgive the newbie question, but is there a 'best' for the connection at amps and speakers?

english21009-19-2013 4:38pm

triode_pete Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 09-20-2013 at 01:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with Mofimadness. The "best" connector is no connector but many times that is very impractical. I found through tons of testing & experimentation that the use of the solid billet Cardas connectors combined with the hydraulic compression die forging of the connector to the wire produces the "perfect connection". I use this technique on my speaker cable assembly. Cardas has a great video on the effects on this cold-fused / cold-welded technique... see http://cardas.com/insights_cutting.php My $0.02, Pete TriodeWireLabs.com
jallen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 502 posts 09-20-2013 at 06:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I like good solder (Cardas silver/lead) to a rhodium over copper spade. Bananas are usually are gold and gold uses a nickel undercoat, not the best conductor. I have reservations about crushing all those crystals although Cardas wire sounds very good.
czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,676 posts 09-20-2013 at 02:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd choose either no termination or speakon if possible(in case if you need frequent reconnection).