After getting my Pioneer SX-1280 back from a full recap, I wanted to upgrade the old "by the roll" 16 gauge wire with 12 gauge. I had already upgraded the crossovers on my HPM-100 200w version speakers which included banana plug posts. So with the addition of 12 gauge push terminal to banana plug adapters on the SX-1280, I purchased Mediabridge 12AWG Ultra Series 12 FT cables. For what I need It is solid. (And the cables are reasonably priced).
Bottomline, make sure what you have is solid as It relates to gauge, material, connectors and you will be fine.
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