Speaker Cable Terminations


Can anyone explain the proper way to terminate speaker cable? Please include pros and cons of termination methods including soldering vs. crimping and benefits of spade lugs vs. bananas, etc. Also where to purchase effective but inexpensive terminations.
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Showing 1 response by onhwy61

For speaker connection bare wire will have the least negative effect on the music signal. Distortion is produced every time the music signal has to jump from one material to another. Placing a spade or banana plug in the signal path can only add distortion.