Let's see:
Solder vs Crimped: Crimped is supposed to better. You have to have a good crimper and the right connectors for crimping. Solderd works well (I have done a/b testing with the result that I can not tell the difference) if you use proper technique and good solder.
Spades vs Banana vs Direct: Spades seem to get the nod for best connection. A lot also depends on your speaker terminals and amp terminals. The cheapo ones never give you a good connection. I love the Cardas post that allow you to tighten these right. Kimber makes a super spade that helps to prevent loosening. I've not tried it but sounds like a good idea to use with those cheap binding post. I think with good Cardas post and a wrench, the Cardas spades are hard to beat.
Cardas can be bough through Welborne, Percy and many others. Are they cheap? Not really but I hate working with cheap stuff and when I take the time to build something like to work with good tools and good parts. Just a personal preference no matter what the sound.
Solder vs Crimped: Crimped is supposed to better. You have to have a good crimper and the right connectors for crimping. Solderd works well (I have done a/b testing with the result that I can not tell the difference) if you use proper technique and good solder.
Spades vs Banana vs Direct: Spades seem to get the nod for best connection. A lot also depends on your speaker terminals and amp terminals. The cheapo ones never give you a good connection. I love the Cardas post that allow you to tighten these right. Kimber makes a super spade that helps to prevent loosening. I've not tried it but sounds like a good idea to use with those cheap binding post. I think with good Cardas post and a wrench, the Cardas spades are hard to beat.
Cardas can be bough through Welborne, Percy and many others. Are they cheap? Not really but I hate working with cheap stuff and when I take the time to build something like to work with good tools and good parts. Just a personal preference no matter what the sound.